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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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Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Chooses Triton Mattresses for Protection from Shoreline Erosion

Record high water levels in the Great Lakes region has created havoc on its shorelines. Both residential and public property are at risk as the shores...
August 11 2022

A Better Construction Solution for Weak Subgrades

Weak subgrades are a common problem during the construction of both paved and unpaved structures. When weak subgrades remain unstabilized, repeated...
July 20 2022

Soil Stabilization Methods: Geogrid vs. Chemical

Soils with low shear strength, high compressibility, and shrink/swell behavior are common problems for roadway construction and for the long-term...
July 07 2022

Navigating the Cement and Lime Shortage: Proven Alternative for Soil Stabilization

Industry associations are reporting that supply chain issues and increased demand are creating shortages with cementitious materials like cement, lime...
June 08 2022

Chemical Stabilization: Risks of Stormwater Runoff Pollution

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than half of the streams, rivers and lakes we use for recreation and drinking water...
May 25 2022

Avoiding the Risks of Chemical Soil Stabilization

Chemical soil stabilization methods like cement, lime, and fly ash are popular choices for strengthening poor subgrades. But, do their popularity rest...
May 23 2022

Triton Marine Mattress Fabrication and Construction

Construction in coastal areas has never been easier with the development of the Triton® Coastal & Waterway Systems from Tensar. Flexible and...
May 18 2022

Finding Profit Stability in a Climate of Rising Costs

Even as the industry faces headwinds, individual contractors have opportunities to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by finding new yet...
May 17 2022

Commercial Metals Company Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation

April 25 2022

Commercial Metals Company Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation

Irving, TX – April 25, 2022 – Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (“CMC”) today announced that it has successfully...
April 25 2022

Marine Habitat Saved from Erosion with Oysters and Marine Mattresses

Over the past decade, Florida’s gulf coast has seen numerous challenges.  The oil spill from BP Discovery and Hurricane Matthew were two...
March 01 2022

Inspiring More Girls to Choose Engineering Careers

Did you know that only 6% of 15-year-old girls living in the United States have intentions to pursue science and engineering careers? According to the...
February 24 2022