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Tensar invests heavily in research and development for civil engineering projects across the globe. This endeavor leads to new findings, new products, and new resources that we often share via our blog. 

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Rethinking Working Platforms: From Temporary Measure to Engineered Asset

Date Published: 09-09-2026 Working platforms may be temporary structures, but they play a critical role in supporting heavy construction equipment and ensuring project safety, efficiency, and performance. Modern engineering methods, including Tensar's T-Value Method and Tensar+ software, are helping engineers optimize...

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The Savings Opportunity Hidden Beneath Working Platforms

Date Published: 08-24-2026 Learn how smarter, data-driven design approaches can reduce aggregate use, lower installation costs, and cut overall construction expenses by up to 60%. 

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Decoded: Miscellaneous Site Work Terminology (Part 5 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 08-13-2026 Effective project communication starts with a shared understanding of industry terminology. This blog defines frequently used site work terms and acronyms that influence pavement design, soil performance, project costs, and long-term infrastructure success.

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Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Project Sites with Tensar+ Software

Learn about the Renewables Collection in Tensar+ software. Now it is even easier to design common site structures that are more economical, higher...
July 28 2025

How to Win More Construction Bids: Building Smarter from the Ground Up

Win more bids by standing out with smarter solutions. When you come to the bid table with a plan to speed construction, cut material costs or increase...
July 25 2025

Beneath the Build: Validating Innovation in Krakow

Explore the testing and validation of a mechanically stabilized layer with geogrid to solve the general contractor’s issues on a major...
July 11 2025

Beneath the Build: Smarter Ground Prep When Pushing Through Mud

In this week's episode of Beneath the Build, we explore what to do when ground conditions are too wet for a chemical stabilization solution. 
June 27 2025

Beneath the Build: What Contractors Can Learn from Crane Pavement Challenges

Understanding how to build for heavy-duty pavements is critical for longterm performance. Traditional solutions often overlook important details....
June 20 2025

California Bearing Ratio Testing: What Is a CBR Value & Why Does It Matter?

We rely on CBR values to understand soil strength for road design. Keep reading to learn more about how this works.
June 19 2025

Beneath the Build: Quickly Estimate Soil Strength

In our latest Beneath the Build episode, we show you how to estimate soil strength with our handy subgrade pocket card.  
June 13 2025

Beneath the Build: Geogrid vs. Fabric with the Snowshoe Effect

In this episode of Beneath the Build, we explore the "snowshoe effect" and how it impacts soil stabilization with both geotextiles...
June 06 2025

Beneath the Build: Staying on Schedule After Inclement Weather

See how this project site not only stayed on schedule after torrential rain, but also saved over $158k with geogrid technology. 
May 29 2025

Beneath the Build: Millions Saved with Smarter Soil Stabilization Solution

In this episode of Beneath the Build, we cover a Nebraska DOT project that faced a CBR of less that 0.5%. Learn about the smarter InterAx™ NX850...
May 22 2025

Engineering Future-Focused Roads

A shift is needed in how we approach road construction and maintenance. Catch a glimpse at the technologies being used to construct more efficient,...
May 20 2025

Beneath the Build: Substituting Geogrid

Even geogrids with the same geometry may behave differently in practice. Failure to validate geogrids with appropriate test data can lead to costly...
May 13 2025