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Some insights into the geotechnical implications of pyrite and its consideration and management
The assessment of ground aggressivity and suitability of construction materials are fundamental aspects of geotechnics. Ground hosted sulfide and sulfate minerals are…
AGS Photography Competition 2023 – The Results
In March 2023, the AGS launched their fourth photography competition. Members of the AGS Executive and Business Practice Working Group including Vivien…
Second Generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are We and Where are We Going? Webinar summary
On 20th September 2023, the AGS held a webinar entitled Second Generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are We and Where are We…
Mitigating the risk of asbestos when using vacuum excavators in made ground
Vacuum excavation[1] is widely used in the ground investigation industry as a means of excavating inspection holes and trenches to check for…
Surface emission surveys to measure ground gas
Surface emission surveys are used to measure the rate that ground gases are emitted into the atmosphere, which can be quantified in…
Use of chemical preservation – the importance of quality in sampling and analysis
Geraint Williams, ALS Laboratories and Tim Rolfe, YES Engineering, both members of the AGS Contaminated Working Group, discuss how representative samples should…
Q&A with Bradley Falcus
Full Name: Bradley Falcus Job Title: Senior Geo-Environmental Administrator Company: Central Alliance Pre-Construction Services Ltd I’m an early career professional who believes…
Inside Geosense
Name: Tim Clegg Job title: Managing Director Company name: Geosense Ltd What does the company do and what areas does it specialise…
London Build 2023
The UK’s leading construction show returns to Olympia London’s Grand Hall on November 15th & 16th. London Build offers thousands of unique…
Guidance on the Opening of Core and Dynamic Sampler Liner
Introduction For engineering geologists in the UK ground investigation industry, the opening of core and dynamic sampler liners to enable the logging…
A comprehensive comparison of field-based analytical technologies for both qualitative and quantitative determination of petroleum hydrocarbons in soils
Petroleum hydrocarbons are common soil contaminants that pose a risk to human and environmental health. Different analytical methods are used to determine…
Assessment and Mitigation of Turbidity Risks from Piling
In recent years geo-environmental practitioners have experienced an increasing drive from regulators and water companies to assess risks to groundwater abstractions from…
Instrumentation and Monitoring: How Not to Get it Wrong webinar summary
On 21st June 2023, the AGS held a webinar entitled Instrumentation and Monitoring: How Not to Get it Wrong which was chaired…
Findings of SiLC DoWCoP industry survey: regulatory challenges for regeneration of historical landfills and reuse of stockpiles and mineral waste
Given on-going interest and concerns about regulatory constraints to the regeneration of former landfill sites, Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) has been…
AGS Award Winners 2023
We were delighted to announce this year’s AGS Award and Commendation Winners at the AGS Annual Conference, held at the Barbican in…
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Industry Accident Statistics 2022
Within the wider construction industry, the geotechnical & geoenvironmental industry has been criticised, sometimes for good reason, for a poor safety record.…
Loss Prevention Guidance: What You Don’t Realise You Need To Know (2022 Updates) webinar summary
To promote the publication of the AGS Loss Prevention Guidance 2022, the AGS held a free to attend webinar on 22nd February…
AGS Annual Conference 2023 – Overview
The AGS Annual Conference returned to the Barbican Centre, London on 27th April 2023 with just shy of 200 delegates in attendance.…
Cyber Insurance
The sophistication, frequency and severity of cyber losses are growing. As the economy has increased its dependency upon technology, exposure to Cyber…
Inside Jacobs
Name: Solenn Le Pense Job title: Senior Geo-digital Engineer Company name: Jacobs What does the company do and what areas does it…