SearchGround Models
Introduction Most geotechnical engineers and other practitioners in the geotechnical community will be aware of the second generation of Eurocode 7. Parts…
Articles
Net Zero – Rolling Dynamic Compaction
The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions across the globe and is under growing pressure to find…
Introducing SiLC’s Female Leads
Louise Beale is Chair of the Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Professional and Technical Panel that runs the scheme. She is a…
Focusing on Women’s Safety and Welfare
I’m proud to release the below four-part article focusing on Women’s Safety and Welfare within the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Industry. The article…
Professional Indemnity Insurance
The AGS Loss Prevention Working Group last year undertook a survey of members requesting comments on their recent and current commercial, contractual…
AGS Development Fund
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) is a not-for-profit trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical…
The Heat is on for Ground Source Heat Pumps
Heat decarbonisation is a hot topic (pun intended!) due to The Government’s pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2050. According to the…
Q&A with Dipalee Jukes
Name: Dipalee Jukes Job Title: Co-Founder, Co-CEO Company: Ground & Water Dipalee is Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Ground & Water, a ground engineering consultancy,…
What is PAS2080 and how is it relevant to Geotechnical engineers?
What is PAS2080? The full name is PAS2080:2023 Carbon Management in buildings and infrastructure, which gives a good basic idea. It is…
AGS Sustainability Survey: Insights and Sustainability Route Map
The first aim of the AGS Sustainability Working Group is to advocate and promote sustainable good practice within the geotechnical and geoenvironmental…
Response to ‘Thoughts from the regulatory front line: How can SiLCs and the NQMS help to get it right first time?
This is the second of two articles developed by the SiLC Professional & Technical Panel (PTP) regarding the standard of land contamination…
The Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 will come into force from February 2025 and it will change how public sector organisations procure services. If…
Changes to Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Accreditation
Recent changes to the Safety Schemes in Procurement reflect a growing emphasis on social value and Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Management issues.…
Carbon Net Zero Reporting Requirement for AGS members
The UK government has set a target to achieve carbon net zero by 2050, compelling businesses to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas…
Survey of AGS members
In June last year the AGS Loss Prevention Working Group undertook a survey of AGS members, requesting comments on their recent and…
Early Careers Poster Competition 2025
The AGS Early Careers Poster Competition is returning for a second year, this time with a new theme of workplace innovations. This…
A New Dawn: Renewed collaboration between the BDA and AGS to improve Health and Safety across the Geotechnical Industry
The British Drilling Association (BDA) Health and Safety Sub-Committee and the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) Safety Working Group have…
The UK’s largest community of construction industry ambassadors returns to London Build Expo on November 20th & 21st
London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction show will be back at Olympia London this November and this year it is…
Implementing systemic sustainability: reducing single use plastic with core liner recycling
Sustainability has become one of the most important factors to consider in any construction project, both within and outside of the ground…
Post Brexit changes in environmental law and how it might affect AGS members
A recent presentation to the SiLC Annual Forum by environmental solicitor Emma Tattersdill (Bexley Beaumont)covered the The Retained EU Law (Revocation and…
The Importance of Employee Networks: Empowering Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Networks, are voluntary, employee-led groups formed around shared characteristics or experiences, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status. These…