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Guide to Good Practice in Writing Ground Reports

Guide to Good Practice in Writing Ground Reports

Clear and concise communications between all parties involved in the construction of the built environment will benefit those parties by reducing misunderstanding and hence reduce rework, loss of opportunities and possible litigation.  This guide aims to help its readers improve the style, language, and terminology used in their reports.  It does not aim to be comprehensive, but instead concentrates on those areas of particular relevance to geospecialists.

Data Transfer

Data Transfer Format - Saving Time and Money

Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data 3rd Edition

Site Investigation

Management of Risk Associated with the Preparation of Ground Reports and Guidelines for the Preparation of the Ground Report  (pdf  703 KB)

AGS Guidelines for Good Practice in Site Investigation (Issue 2)

Contaminated Land

The Terms upon which Contaminated Land Consultants are employed

A Guidance paper by the AGS, EIC and ACE describing common areas of tension and disagreement and the compromise arrangements that might be adopted.

PowerPoint presentations 

These are intended for short training courses (ie lunchtime presentations) for geotechnical and geoenvironmental staff.   (Include presenter's notes)

Professional Indemnity Insurance  (554 KB)

The Selection of Laboratory Tests  (559 KB) 
(NB:  Draws on the AGS publication 'Guide to the selection of geotechnical laboratory tests')