Budget overruns both in terms of cost and time are unfortunately common in today’s construction industry, primarily due to material shortages and tight deadlines. Public projects, in particular, face heightened scrutiny whenever overruns occur, often resulting in engineers and architects being held responsible for additional costs. While some issues can be quickly overcome as surprises, many delays can be anticipated with thorough research and market analysis during the design phase.

In this webinar, we will explore how the GEOWEB® Geocells can serve as a value-engineered solution to mitigate costly delays. Whether the GEOWEB system is implemented from the very beginning or adopted as a field solution after work has begun, it offers an innovative approach to reduce material costs and speed up installation time. The discussion will include a basic overview of the application types that the GEOWEB system can be used for, highlighting its flexible nature and suitability for challenging projects.

Additionally, project case studies will highlight the different ways the GEOWEB system can save both time and money, showcasing how Presto Geosystems is a leading expert in the geocell field. We will discuss when to consider value engineering your project and how to utilize the GEOWEB system to achieve a long-lasting, durable, and successful outcome without compromising quality.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand when to consider Value Engineering, before, during, or after installation.
• Learn how the innovative GEOWEB geocell system can fill the needs of a wide variety of projects, even if no other geosynthetics have been used.
• Get tools and tips for how Presto Geosystems can help complete plan sets, bid packages, and specifying documents.

Coastlines can range from tranquil ponds and lazy streams to raging rivers and heavy-use lakes, all the way to ocean coastlines with constant wave action. All this water movement wreaks havoc on shoreline soils, constantly eroding riverbanks and beaches. This erosion overly steepens these slopes, leading to potential slides or other mass movement. And it threatens to undermine nearby roads, building foundations, or other infrastructure.

In this webinar, we will discuss how to incorporate the GEOWEB® Shoreline Stabilization System to help reduce shoreline and coastline erosion. The discussion will cover both main application types the GEOWEB system is suited for, including surficial erosion control and global stability. Different infill materials, such as vegetation, gravel, and concrete, can support erosion reduction in different ways, and address heavy wave action or other variable water flow conditions.

Additionally, project case studies will highlight the flexible nature of the GEOWEB system, and the ease with which it incorporates the surrounding environment and infrastructure, including supporting accessible walkway and drivable boat launches. We will show the GEOWEB geocells can be used to protect coastlines and shoreline from ever changing conditions.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the innovative ways the GEOWEB geocells can provide significant erosion control along shorelines and coastlines.
• Learn how the flexible GEOWEB panels can incorporate natural site conditions for a more aesthetic appeal.
• Learn about projects using GEOWEB geocells with varying water conditions, including coastal wave action.
• Get tools and tips for how Presto Geosystems can help complete plan sets, bid packages, and specifying documents.

When unpaved roads, drill pads, and work platforms are constructed over weak subgrades, base deterioration can lead to degradation. This degradation leads to unwanted deflections, rutting, and ultimately failure of the surface layer. The GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System significantly reduces the vertical pressure reaching the subgrade, provides a high-stiffness foundation and reduces cross-section thickness up to 50% or more. Increasing the load capacity of the subgrade allows it to effectively handle heavy vehicle and drill rig loads while reducing maintenance cost.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of using the GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System to stabilize surfaces for unpaved roads, drill pads, and work platforms using low-quality fill or sand.
• Discover how 3D-confined base material reduces cross-section depth and provides a more stable base, especially over soft subgrade soils.
• Learn how the GEOWEB system reduces vertical pressure and subbase movement.
• Learn how the GEOWEB system performs effectively when subject to heavy vehicle and drill rig loadings.

Designers and owner/operators face several geotechnical and environmental challenges in the landfill industry. Among them are slope stabilization and erosion prevention/control, stormwater management, geomembrane protection, access/haul road construction and maintenance, and management of long-term settlement issues at capped cells and closed facilities. The GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (geocells) can provide solutions for all of these issues.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of how the GEOWEB geocells function, as well as the different applications for which they can be used.
• Understand the unique accessories provided by Presto Geosystems and the ways that Presto can assist you from project initiation through construction.
• Gain an understanding of the different ways the GEOWEB system can be used to address common challenges at landfill sites.

Join Presto Geosystems for a research-driven webinar showcasing the hydraulic performance of the GEOWEB® Channel Protection System. Based on accredited testing conducted at the Colorado State University Hydraulics Lab, this session highlights how the GEOWEB system performs in high-flow, steep-slope environments and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional hard armoring methods.

Learning Objectives

• Explore the proven advantages of GEOWEB-confined channel and slope protection, backed by accredited research and testing from the Colorado State University Hydraulics Lab.
• Discover the versatility of the GEOWEB confinement system, which adapts to various infill materials, construction conditions, and complex design requirements.
• Identify common applications of GEOWEB for effective channel and slope protection in diverse environments.
• Learn how to implement GEOWEB confinement solutions to manage various flow conditions and meet energy dissipation needs.

Stormwater management continues to be a critical concern due to increasingly stringent regulations. Retaining stormwater on-site is the preferred method, but traditional solutions like retention or detention ponds can be expensive, require significant maintenance, and take up valuable land. An innovative alternative is reducing the amount of impermeable surface on the site.

One way to achieve this is through the use of hard-surface porous pavements made of asphalt and concrete, which can be expensive and time-consuming to install. However, rigid plastic porous pavement systems offer a low-cost and easy-to-install alternative that can handle demanding load requirements. For example, Presto Geosystems’ porous pavers can be filled with either vegetation or aggregate to meet your project needs.

In this webinar, we explore the benefits of using porous pavement systems for stormwater management. Our expert presenter will discuss how these systems work, their durability and cost-effectiveness, and the various infill options available. We will also provide examples of successful projects that have implemented this innovative solution.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key design principles and sustainability benefits of porous pavement systems for stormwater management.
• Evaluate the performance of rigid and flexible porous pavements under different infill materials and traffic-loading conditions and select the appropriate system for your project.
• Apply best practices for utilizing porous pavements for a variety of project conditions.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how porous pavements detain stormwater runoff and their effectiveness in reducing runoff volume and pollutants.

The constant weight of parked trailers, stacked containers, and heavy traffic patterns can cause your intermodal or port facility yard’s surface and subbase materials to degrade. This instability of the base materials causes rutting, potholes, and even pavement failure. These surface problems can require costly maintenance, and significant interruption of facility operations, as well as create a loss of income from usable space.

The GEOWEB® system reduces the vertical pressure and provides a high-stiffness foundation, increasing the load capacity of the subgrade to more effectively handle heavy reach stackers and container loads. In the base layer under hard pavements, confinement of aggregate significantly reduces movement, lateral heave, and settlement for increased pavement life. For unpaved surfaces, the GEOWEB system solves surface stability problems with less aggregate and less maintenance even allowing sand or on-site, lower quality aggregate to be used as infill.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of using the GEOWEB 3D Soil Stabilization System on surfaces and pavements.
• Learn how the GEOWEB system reduces vertical pressure and subbase movement.
• Understand how the GEOWEB system can reduce pavement depths.
• Learn how the GEOWEB confinement system extends pavement life and reduces maintenance.

As infrastructure demands grow and environmental pressures increase, preserving the stability of roadway shoulders, ditches, and embankment slopes is essential to maintaining safety, longevity, and environmental protection. These areas are often vulnerable to erosion, structural degradation, and persistent maintenance challenges driven by water runoff, traffic loads, and shifting environmental conditions. Presto Geosystems offers reliable, cost-effective solutions to address these issues through the GEOWEB® 3D Soil Stabilization System. In this webinar, we’ll demonstrate how the GEOWEB System effectively stabilizes and reinforces roadway shoulders, drainage ditches, and embankment slopes. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of using the GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System to stabilize roadway shoulders using various infill materials.
• Learn how 3D-confined base materials minimize shoulder depth and enhance shoulder stability, particularly in soft soil conditions.
• Understand the causes of erosion in roadway ditches and slopes, how they lead to failure, and how the GEOWEB system protects against erosive forces, supported by accredited research and testing from the Colorado State University Hydraulics Lab.
• Discover the versatility of the GEOWEB system, which adapts to various infill materials, construction conditions, and complex design requirements.
• Identify common applications of the GEOWEB systems for effective roadway shoulders, ditches and embankment slopes in diverse environments.
• Learn how to implement GEOWEB confinement solutions to manage various flow conditions and meet energy dissipation needs.

Trails and greenways play a vital role in communities by preserving and creating open spaces for low- or no-cost outdoor recreation. Trails designed with permeable surfaces rather than traditional concrete or asphalt allow for better environmental and stormwater management. Since recreational trails can be designed for a wide range of uses, including motorized and non-motorized traffic, it’s important to utilize a solution that is durable and flexible. In this webinar, we will explore a variety of soil stabilization and porous pavement products that can be tailored to the needs of individual projects—including those with hard-to-access areas and stormwater concerns. Multiple types of infill and anchoring methods allow for project customization, resulting in low-maintenance and attractive trails for years to come.

Trail embankment stabilization is another consideration when designing recreational trails. The embankments may be part of the existing natural terrain or result from cuts made to accommodate the construction of the new trails. Depending on embankment steepness, the GEOWEB® System can be used to stabilize slopes with single-layer protection or near-vertical, tiered retaining walls with a vegetated fascia. GEOWEB green slopes and living walls protect against erosion, reduce stormwater runoff, and create a natural environment for sustainable vegetation.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of successful trail design and construction to reduce degradation caused by traffic and natural elements.
• Learn how different trail uses can affect the design and installation of a trail.
• Learn how trails can be built through wetlands and protected areas with minimal environmental impact. • Know what types of products are appropriate for projects with unique conditions. Learn how to ensure embankments along trails remain stable.
• Learn how the GEOWEB system can protect against erosive forces and reduce stormwater runoff.