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The subject of asbestos cover is one that has been in the spotlight for many years since the restriction (and in some…
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AGS Chemical and Legal Helplines
All Members of the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are entitled to free chemical and contractual advice through the use of…
National Quality Mark Scheme for Land affected by Contamination open for consultation
The proposed National Quality Mark Scheme for Land affected by Contamination (QMLC) is a scheme that has been developed by the Land Forum…
Panel debate on Asbestos in soil
Understanding the risks posed by Asbestos in soil will be explored through a panel discussion that brings together Dr Richard Ogden (co-author of…
Data Management Group Report – 19 February 2015
Jackie Bland, Chair, Data Management Group writes: Following our split of the committee to focus ourselves on both the Format and the…
When is a financial cap likely to be an effective cap?
Elvanite Full Circle Limited v AMEC Earth & Environmental (UK) Ltd [2013] EWHC 1191 Article by Sarah McNeill, Griffiths & Armour Professional…
AGS Members’ Day – March 2015
9.30am – 16.30pm, Wednesday 18th March 2015 Royal Geological Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR AGS Members day incorporates our AGM and will…
Do you have AGS data format questions?
The AGS data format comprises a dictionary of codes denoting different categories and types of data commonly used in the geotechnical and…
Depositing geotechnical records with the BGS
The British Geological Survey (BGS) collects borehole records, borehole materials and site investigation reports which are maintained by the National Geoscience Data…
Fairer AGS subscription model
As you may be aware, the AGS has been significantly restructured to suit the demands of today’s members, and to ensure that…
Laboratories Working Group Report
John Powell, Chairman, Laboratories Working Group writes: The meeting had 8 member attendees and 7 apologies. BSI Committee B/526/3 Revision of BS5930:…
Safety Group Report
Julian Lovell, Chairman, AGS Safety Working Group writes: Below is the latest report from our Safety Group which this quarter has been…
Loss Prevention Working Group Report
Hugh Mallett, Chairman LPWG writes: The group is drafting articles and guidance on a number of issues that are important to AGS…
Work permits for Non-UK and EU Ground Engineers
Although there are indications that the supply of UK and EU graduate engineers is increasing, there are still sufficient hard to fill…
Contaminated Land Working Group Report
Neil Parry, Chairman, CLG writes: Our last meeting was held on 10th January 2015, 17 members attended. Below is a summary of…
Ground Engineering Talking point on RoGEP
UK Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (UK RoGEP) It is nearly a year since we launched UK RoGEP and things have moved…
BIM Regional Hubs Events
A BIM Focus Learning or extending your Building Information Modelling (BIM) knowledge through the BIM Hubs In line with the launch of…
BGS Question and Answer
BGS – Legal Obligations Regarding Drilling Many Members of the AGS received a letter on the 31st May referring to legal obligations…
Eurocode Readers Question
AGS Comment on Geotechnical Sampling to Eurocode 7 In the September 2011 issue of the AGS Newsletter “ Advice to AGS Members…
Visa for Geoprofessionals
The Shortage Occupation List maintained by the UK Boarder Agency (UKBA) identifies those job titles which are officially considered to be in…
PI Requests for Higher Limits of Indemnity
Professional Indemnity Insurance ~ Requests for higher Limits of Indemnity It is not unusual for Consultants to be faced with a request…