AGS piling is a data transfer format for piling data which includes design schedule information, the construction record, as-built information and pile testing data. It is being developed by the AGS Data Management Working Group, in collaboration with the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS), with support from the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI).
A roadmap for the future of AGS Piling has recently been issued. This identifies the processes and actions required to get AGS Piling ready for formal publication, before going on to look at what needs to happen to achieve the ultimate goal of establishing the use of AGS Piling in our industry, for the benefit of the industry.
The roadmap can be downloaded from here. Further information including the current draft of AGS Piling can be accessed from here.
AGS Piling is being developed by a working group made up of AGS and FPS members. We are keen to expand and strengthen this group and would be interested in hearing from piling contractors or specialists involved in pile testing or rig instrumentation. Please contact AGS if you wish to join the group or get involved in some other way, e.g. corresponding member.
The working group is also on the lookout for potential industry sponsorship or collaboration opportunities to help to push things forward a little faster. If you are able to help, or have some suggestions, then please get in touch.
To contact the AGS, please email ags@ags.org.uk.