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Vivien Dent, AGS Contaminated Land Working Group Leader, has provided an update from the Groups most recent meeting, which was held virtually…
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AGS Guidance on Safe Ground Investigations in Light of COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is commonly spread through coughing and sneezing, through close…
AGS Members vs COVID-19
In the face of adversity, it is uplifting to hear that during these unusual times created by the COVID-19 constraints many AGS…
AGS Magazine: May 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the May 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group Update
Stephen West, Leader of the AGS Geotechnical Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the AGS Geotechnical Working Group…
Q&A with Mark Beastall
Full Name: Mark Beastall Job Title: Operations Manager Company: SOCOTEC UK I have enjoyed being part of the Industry for 33 years,…
20 Years of SiLC
Introduction The SiLC Register was launched as a consequence of the work of the Urban Task Force which recognised the need for…
FIDIC Emerald Book and Geotechnical Baseline Reports
On 7 May 2019, FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) published its First Edition of the “Conditions of Contract for Underground Works”,…
The Geotechnical Asset Owners Forum
The Geotechnical Asset Owners Forum (GAOF) was formed in 2008 by like-minded organisations from the transport sector which manage geotechnical and related…
Advice and Guidance on COVID-19
The below advice and guidance is correct as of 5th January 2021. This list will be updated as further guidance is published.…
AGS Magazine: March/April 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the March/April 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
Q&A with Chaido Doulala-Rigby (Yuli)
Full Name: Chaido Doulala-Rigby (Yuli) Job Title: Business Development and Chief Civil Engineer Eastern Hemisphere (EH) Company: Tensar International Limited My engineering…
A Candid Look at Responses to SiLC Membership Questionnaire 2019
A previous questionnaire was issued to the membership in 2009. As part of the SiLC Marketing Action Plan (2018 to 2021), it…
AGS Business Practice Working Group Update
Sally Hudson, AGS Chair Elect and Leader of the AGS Business Practice Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues…
AGS Category Award Sponsor at Brownfield Awards 2020
The AGS are pleased to announce that they are the category sponsor for the Best Young Brownfield Professional at the Brownfield Awards…
“Are traditional Cable Percussion techniques really that bad?”
Since the introduction of Eurocodes and the classification of samples with respect to disturbance, there has been much debate in the investigation…
Urgent PPE support for the NHS
With the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the NHS urgently need the following equipment: • FFP3 Respirator Masks • Full Face Visors (disposable)…
Update from the AGS regarding COVID-19
With the ongoing situation of COVID-19, the AGS would like to remind AGS members of the current guidance. Businesses and workplaces should…
Important Notice: AGS Annual Conference 2020 Postponed
The AGS have taken the decision to postpone the AGS Annual Conference to later on this year. After much discussion, The AGS…
AGS Magazine – February 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the February 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
Q&A with Phil Crowcroft
Full Name: Phil Crowcroft Job Title: Technical Fellow Company: ERM Phil Crowcroft is a Technical Fellow in the Asset Management team of…