AGS – Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists

Improving standards in geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineering
Representing our industry and addressing critical issues

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Webinars - 29th Jan 2025 11:00

A Client’s Guide to Cone Penetration Tests

The AGS are hosting a webinar this winter entitled, A Client’s Guide to Cone Penetration Tests. This virtual event will take place…

Article, Event - 8th Jul 2024

[SAVE THE DATE]: AGS Annual Conference 2025

We’re pleased to announce that the AGS Annual Conference will return once again to One Great George Street in London’s Westminster in…

News - 13th Sep 2024

AGS Magazine: September 2024

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists is pleased to announce the September 2024 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…

News, Articles & Blog

Article - 30th Sep 2024

The UK’s largest community of construction industry ambassadors returns to London Build Expo on November 20th & 21st

London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction show will be back at Olympia London this November and this year it is…

Article - 24th Sep 2024

The Procurement Act 2023

The Procurement Act 2023 will come into force from October 2024 and it will change how public sector organisations procure services. If…

Article - 24th Sep 2024

Implementing systemic sustainability: reducing single use plastic with core liner recycling

Sustainability has become one of the most important factors to consider in any construction project, both within and outside of the ground…

Article - 24th Sep 2024

Post Brexit changes in environmental law and how it might affect AGS members

A recent presentation to the SiLC Annual Forum by environmental solicitor Emma Tattersdill (Bexley Beaumont)covered the The Retained EU Law (Revocation and…

Article - 24th Sep 2024

The Importance of Employee Networks: Empowering Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Networks, are voluntary, employee-led groups formed around shared characteristics or experiences, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status. These…

Article - 24th Sep 2024

The importance of task-specific asbestos awareness training

In the specialized field of ground engineering, where workers frequently interact with made ground and disturb soils, the likelihood of encountering and…

Past Webinars

How Can We Achieve an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Industry?

This webinar took place on 25th Sep 2024 11:00

Duration: 2hr

The AGS are hosting a webinar this autumn entitled, How Can We Achieve an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Industry? This virtual event…

Early Careers Webinar Series – Drilling Techniques and In Situ Testing

This webinar took place on 5th Jun 2024 11:00

Duration: 2hr 10mins

The ‘Drilling Techniques and In Situ Testing’ webinar was Chaired by Harry McAllister (Senior Geotechnical Consultant at TRC Companies Inc) and took…

BS8574 Webinar – A Guide to Data Management Plans

This webinar took place on 12th Mar 2024 11:00

Duration: 2hr

You can purchase access to the recording of this webinar by clicking the red ‘get archive access’ button. If you paid to…

Bitesize Guides

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 08 - Groundwater and Geohydraulic Properties

Published August 2024.

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Bitesize Guides

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 07 - Geotechnical Reporting

Published August 2024

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Bitesize Guides

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 06 - Ultimate Limit States

Published August 2024

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Guidance

An Introduction to Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for Routine Construction Projects

Published August 2024. This document replaces the version published in December 2008. This guide explains the purpose of laboratory testing, and highlights…

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Position Paper

Laboratory Proficiency Testing

Published August 2024. This paper sets out the AGS position on Laboratory proficiency testing and replaces the version published in August 2013.

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Bitesize Guides

Bitesize Guide - EC7 Next Generation 05 - Design Values

Published June 2024.

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AGS Magazine

Improving standards in geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineering

Representing our industry and addressing critical issues

Hot topics

A Client’s Guide to Cone Penetration Tests

[SAVE THE DATE]: AGS Annual Conference 2025

AGS Magazine: September 2024

News, Articles & Blog

The UK’s largest community of construction industry ambassadors returns to London Build Expo on November 20th & 21st

The Procurement Act 2023

Implementing systemic sustainability: reducing single use plastic with core liner recycling

Post Brexit changes in environmental law and how it might affect AGS members

The Importance of Employee Networks: Empowering Diversity and Inclusion

The importance of task-specific asbestos awareness training

Past Webinars

How Can We Achieve an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Industry?

Early Careers Webinar Series – Drilling Techniques and In Situ Testing

BS8574 Webinar – A Guide to Data Management Plans

Featured publications

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 08 - Groundwater and Geohydraulic Properties

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 07 - Geotechnical Reporting

Bitesize Guide – EC7 Next Generation 06 - Ultimate Limit States

An Introduction to Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for Routine Construction Projects

Laboratory Proficiency Testing

Bitesize Guide - EC7 Next Generation 05 - Design Values