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History of IAGI
Founded in 1995, the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers is the national professional association representing geosynthetic material installers and their industry partners. The first group of geosynthetic installers got together with the goal of advancing the installation and construction technologies as well as to provide a central clearinghouse for worldwide industry information. The founding members of IAGI were passionately committed to advancing the level of professionalism for geosynthetic installers. These founders created a strong organization that has evolved and continues to serve the needs of the industry 10 years later.
IAGI promotes the geosynthetic installation profession and advances the practice through education, communication and industry liaisons. IAGI works to increase the industry’s awareness of and appreciation for the professional geosynthetic installer.
What is Geosynthetic Installation?
Geosynthetic installers encompass the planning, fabrication, and installation of geosynthetic materials in a wide variety of applications. Types of project include: landfill liners and caps, wastewater treatment ponds, landscape ponds, mining heap leach pads, reclamation sites, floating covers, and other containment applications.
Public Relations and Industry Liasons
IAGI publishes a quarterly newsletter that keeps its members abreast of the latest developments occurring in the industry. The Association also works with government agencies on the development and refinement of industry-related specifications and guidance documents.
IAGI’s website features reference for the professional installer. IAGI also maintains a searchable industry directory on the www.iagi.org website. This list can be searched by a variety of criteria.
Information Resources and Services
Other key IAGI programs and
services include IAGI’s Certified
Welding Technician (CWT) Program. This program was designed to
test the knowledge and skill of the welding technicians and reward
those who meet a minimum
level of proficiency with industry acknowledgement. IAGI has developed
a standard installation guideline and construction methodologies
for professional installers to follow. This guideline is available
under the publications section.
