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Article Caroline Kratz

AGS Members’ Day 2018 – Programme

AGS Members’ Day 2018 is taking place on Wednesday 11th April at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. Celebrating 30 years of…

News Katie Kennedy

A New Era for AGS Data Format

The AGS Data Format organisation is going through a period of change within AGS to ensure it can meet the demands of…

Article News Katie Kennedy

AGS Magazine – January/February issue

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the January/February issue of their new bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To…

Article News Caroline Kratz

AGS Magazine – November/December issue

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the launch of their new bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To view…

Article News Caroline Kratz

AGS Members’ Day: 7th April 2016

The AGS is pleased to announce details of Members’ Day 2016, which is taking place on Thursday 7th April 2016 at the…

News Caroline Kratz

The Ground Engineering Awards is back and celebrating nine years of showcasing the very best in the industry. Entries are now open…

News Ciaran Jennings

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…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

NHBC’s Role in Developing Hazardous Sites

NHBC (National House-Building Council) is the standard setting body and the leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Water Pipes: a guide

UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) have recognised that with an increasing number of brownfield sites being used for development, it is important…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

CSCS Cards – Explained!

There are four types of red cards which are new or recent entrants to the construction industry  for  experienced workers whose occupation…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Builders Profile

Is Builders Profile the answer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaires? When Members of the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) complained about the number and…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Successful Tender

Question- Can a successful tenderer for a publicly procured project negotiate the terms of the contract post acceptance, but prior to contract…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Why AGS4?

The AGS data format is being upgraded to version 4, this note explains the thinking behind the changes, gives the reasons for…