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Join us for a 4-Part Series on Factory and Field Fabrication CQA

‍Cost: $100 per session (or $300 if register for all 4 sessions)

(If registering for all 4 sessions, enter discount code: CQAFGI)

(Regulators/Government Employees are free, enter discount code REGULATOR)

PDH: 1.5 PDH per session for a total of 6.0 PDH for all 4 sessions

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Part 1: Manufacturers QC

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 (12-1:30 p.m. CST)

Part 1 of the 4-Part CQA Series will address quality control and assurance efforts in the manufacture of geomembranes, from raw material supplier qualification through customer feedback. Supply chain constrictions, industry standards and certifications, available testing technologies, and the voice of the customer are all factors that underscore the importance of a sound manufacturers' quality control system. This presentation will demonstrate several aspects of manufacturing quality control including physical property testing of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods, quality system certifications and standards compliance, and response to customer feedback.

Presenters: Bill Clark (Plastatech) and Clint Boerhave (Raven)

Part 2: Factory CQA & CQC

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 (12-1:30 p.m. CST)

Part 2 of the 4-Part CQA Series will provide in depth information on factory fabrication quality control. We will follow the process of quality control beginning with receiving the raw materials through the panel conversion process and finally shipment to the customer. Details of raw material inspection, fabrication machine setup and qualifications, in-process ASTM testing and inspections, repairs, and quality control reporting will be addressed.

Presenter: Dan Rohe (EPI)

Part 3: Field CQA & CQC

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 (12-1:30 p.m. CST)

Part 3 of the 4-Part CQA Series will summarize third-party geosynthetic materials and installation inspection practices that ensure quality products and workmanship that meet or exceed project permitting requirements, and final acceptance in accordance to the plans and specifications. The process that will be presented ensures that clients receive a defendable final document and a quality product for years to come.

Presenters: Shannon Goodrich and Tony Chartres (GO2CQA)

Part 4: Post Installation Maintenance & Leak Location

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 (12-1:30 p.m. CST)

Part 4 of the 4-Part CQA Series will focus on activities that owners and operators should perform to maintain their liner system after installation. The post installation activities will extend the service of the liner system and include visual and mechanical inspections, maintaining soil cover in unexposed applications especially in the south facing direction, and checking on connection of the geomembrane to penetrations for a variety of applications. Best practices for locating the source leakage, determining an appropriate action leakage rate, and conducting electrical leak surveys will be discussed.

Presenters: Ron Frobel (R.K. Frobel & Associates), Duff Simbeck (Simbeck and Associates) & Matthew Kemnitz (Leak Location Services)

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The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, TTL, Inc. (TTL). Founded in 1964, TTL provides civil design, surveying, construction engineering and inspection, environmental consulting, and geotechnical engineering services.  Over 380 talented professionals serve the commercial, energy, transportation, and water/wastewater markets across the U.S.  The corporate headquarters is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with 12 total offices throughout Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas. Their FGI liaison is Tyler Hitt, (Regional Leader, CQA Services), who can be reached at thitt@ttlusa.com. Please help us welcome TTL, Inc. to the FGI!!!!

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Manufacturer Member, SealEco. SealEco is the leading manufacturer in Europe. Providing a tailor-made environmentally friendly and sustainable water containment solutions. The thermally seamed Customization of EPDM membranes in both 2 and 3 dimensions ensures confidence in efficient water-tightness for ponds and geosystems. They also provide solutions for every type of façade and roofing application in which waterproofing, water-tightness and airtight buildings are central. SealEco has corporate facilities throughout Europe. Their FGI liaison is Tobias Grauss, Area Sales Manager, who can be reached at Tobias.grauss@sealeco.com. Please help us welcome SealEco to the FGI!!!!

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The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, SCS Engineers. SCS Engineers is an environmental consulting and contracting firm servicing clients in solid and hazardous waste management, renewable energy, remediation, and environmental compliance. SCS Engineers specializes in the assessment, design, permitting, construction, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of sustainable environmental solutions.  The corporate headquarters is in Long Beach, California with offices throughout the country. Their FGI liaison is Neil Nowak, Project Director, who can be reached at NNowak@scsengineers.com. Please help us welcome SCS Engineers to the FGI!!!!

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Highlights Include:

New 3-Part Video Podcast Series on Reinforced Geomembranes

December Live Panel Webinar on Allowable Leakage Rates

New FGI Guideline for Desert Installation of Fabricated Geomembranes

Geomembrane Lab & Field Test Videos Library

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, GO2CQA.  GO2CQA was established in 2010 to assist design engineers and owners with third party geosynthetics construction quality assurance (CQA) specialty inspections, documentation, and reporting services. GO2CQA is an industry leader in inspection services with over 30 years of fabricated geomembrane liner system design experience with a focus on heavy civil, mechanical, and structural construction applications. GO2CQA specializes in both reinforced and non-reinforced geomembrane tension floating covers for a multitude of applications including: water storage reservoirs, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste landfills, mining expansions and closures, agricultural lagoons, and anaerobic digesters (AD) biogas floating cover systems. Their FGI liaison is Shannon Goodrich, Founder and Principal, who can be reached at sgoodrich@go2cqa.com. Please help us welcome GO2CQA to the FGI!!!!

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The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Government/Regulatory Agency Member, State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic Institute’s College of Engineering. SUNY Poly serves as a world wide resource for pioneering education, research and development, technology deployment, and commercialization. It is anchored by two academic locations in Utica and Albany, New York.  With approximately 3,000 students currently enrolled, SUNY Poly recognizes that a strong, student-centered educational program is the foundation for baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral education. The mission of SUNY Poly’s College of Engineering is to provide the knowledge necessary to design and manufacture state-of-the-art products and systems needed to meet the current and future needs of society. The FGI Liaison is Dr. Asif Ahmed, P.E., Assistant Professor. He can be reached at ahmeda3@sunypoly.edu.  Please help us welcome SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s College of Engineering to the FGI!!!!

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Highlights Include:

Maerkle Reservoir Project Spotlight

Remaining 2021 Webinars

Newest Podcasts Released

New FGI Installation Cost Comparison Calculator Available

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest manufacturer member, Sioen Industries.  Sioen is a producer of yarns, woven and nonwoven fabrics, technical textiles, fine chemicals and protective clothing.  Sioen has the entire production process under one roof, from the yarn, raw fabric and pigment pastes, to the coating and production of technical apparel. Sioen prides itself on its ability to find imaginative solutions to the challenges and ever-changing concerns and demands of our customers, the marketplace and all our stakeholders. The company headquarters are located in Belgium, with factories throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia and their FGI liaison is Greg Roscoe, General Manager, who can be reached at Greg.Roscoe@sioen.com or www.sioen.com.  Please help us welcome Sioen Industries to the FGI!!!!

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The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, Alphard Group (Alphard).  Alphard is a Canadian consulting engineering firm specializing in industrial projects, construction management, and environmental performance. Incorporated in 2010,Alphard has built a team of engineers, environmental technicians and specialists, as well as a network of collaborators and strategic partners in the industry to offer a wide range of solutions and specialized services.

Alphard is also known for its leak location expertise participating in projects all over the world, and it has developed its own technology in-house for the past 10 years.

Their FGI liaison is Marina Villarroel, Director of International Projects, who can be reached at mvillarroel@alphard.com. Please help us welcome Alphard Group to the FGI!!!!

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