SearchGround Models
Introduction Most geotechnical engineers and other practitioners in the geotechnical community will be aware of the second generation of Eurocode 7. Parts…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Early Careers Video: Discover a Rewarding Career in the Geo-Industry
Our new early careers video discusses the many different career paths which are open to graduates entering the geo-industry. If you’re…
AGS Awards 2024
We’re delighted to announce this year’s AGS Award winners! Chosen from a select number of AGS Working Group Members, these winners were…
Bitesize Guide – Geotechnical unit, Ground models and Geotechnical Design Models– what are these, what do they cover and who is responsible?
Introduction This note has been prepared based on a review of the draft prEN 1997 dated August 2022. Geotechnical Unit A geotechnical…
AGS Bitesize Guides – Introduction – prEN 1997:202x
The second-generation of Eurocodes is proposed as the first major revision of the Eurocode suite of standards since original publication in 2004.…
Early Career Professionals: Call for Posters
The AGS is holding a sustainability-themed poster competition at this year’s Annual Conference, and we’d like to see how Early Career Professionals…
Net Zero – The Use of Timber Piles
Introduction As the construction industry works towards a ‘Net Carbon Zero’ future, we are asked to take a hard look at current…
UK Specification for Ground Investigation (third edition) – Now Available for Purchase
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the third edition of the UK Specification for Ground Investigation – also known as ‘Yellow…
Serviceability Limit State and Sustainable Shallow Foundations Design
With the Net Zero target initiatives set, shaping the future of the construction industry around a greener approach must be one of…
Geotechnical Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon World Webinar Summary
The AGS webinar on Geotechnical Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon World took place on 6th October. The event was sponsored by…
What is a pragmatic and safe approach to assessing the feasibility and design of infiltration systems on a site? When is it appropriate to undertake BRE365 tests, and how can we do so safely?
Image credit: James Harrison – 4D GEO LTD Article by Georgina Donbroski (Technical Director at Leap Environmental Ltd), James Harrison (Director at…
Digital transformation in ground engineering – hopes and fears?
Article provided by Neil Chadwick, Director, Digital Geotechnical and Stephen Lawrence West, Director, Ground Engineering, Ramboll Digital transformation is a term that,…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group – Update
Stephen West, Leader of the AGS Geotechnical Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the Geotechnical Working Group discussed…
Ground movements on Underpinning – A problem with data?
Article contributed by Matthew Penfold, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical & Environmental Associates, Katharine Barker, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, CampbellReith and Stephen Lawrence West,…
The Standard Penetration Test – Its Origin, Evolution and Future
Article provided by Stephen West, Ramboll On 15th September the AGS hosted a webinar on the evolution and use of the Standard…
AGS Helplines
Currently the AGS offer helplines to all Member companies and practitioners with respect to: the AGS Data Format (the discussion forum on…
AGS Diversity Statement
The AGS is a non-profit trade association that is managed by elected individuals from member organisations, none of whom are paid by…