Vivien Dent, AGS Chair Elect and Leader of the AGS Business Practice Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the AGS Business Practice Working Group discussed at their last meeting which took place in September 2021.

New AGS Client Guides

Two new AGS client guides have recently been published on the AGS website which are Client’s Guide to the Selection of Geotechnical Specialists – Geotechnical Engineering / Engineering Geology and Client’s Guide to the Selection of Geoenvironmental Specialists. The client guides can be downloaded here and here.

Training Paths Documents

Two new training paths documents have recently been published on the AGS website which are Training Paths for Ground Practitioners – Geoenvironmental Specialists and

Training Paths for Ground Practitioners – Geotechnical Engineering / Engineering Geology. The training paths documents can be downloaded here and here.

Other Activities

The BPWG are looking at updating the AGS byelaws, collecting data regarding travelling to meetings and conferences in terms of sustainability and producing AGS promotional videos.

We are always keen to welcome new members into the BPWG and so for those interested in the governance of the AGS and wish to know how you can contribute to the BPWG, please contact the AGS Secretariat at ags@ags.org.uk.