The AGS is supporting a major new payment and mental health survey which has been launched by 27 bodies in the UK construction industry, to understand how poor payment practices are impacting mental health and business wellbeing.

The survey is being run by leading engineering services trade bodies ECA and BESA, in association with the Prompt Payment Directory.

The survey can be completed here – www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PLV22QP

The survey is open until 5pm Thursday 10th October 2019.

The overall data will be shared with survey supporters. (Individual data is strictly confidential and anonymised).

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the August issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view the magazine click HERE.

This free, publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;
Geotechnica 2019: Summary and Review – Page 4
Safety in Mind – A conference from the AGS Health & Safety Working Group – Page 6
AGS Commercial Risks and How to Manage Them Conference – Page 8
An Insight into the SiLC Exam – Page 12
Is your materials management compliant? – Page 14
Q&A with Zita Mansi of Beale & Co – Page 16
Working Group Focus: Laboratories – Page 19

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the June/July issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view the magazine click HERE.

This free, publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;

Safety in Mind – A conference from the AGS Health & Safety Working Group – Page 8
Trial Pitting – Still Fit for Purpose? – Page 10
Asbestos Risk – The need for practical industry guidance for ground investigation – Page 16
AGS Review and Position Statement: Cover Systems for Land Regeneration – Page 20
Q&A with Geraint Williams of ALS – Page 22
Working Group Focus: Contaminated Land – Page 25
Standards Update: June 2019 – Page 26

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the May issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view the magazine click HERE.

This free, publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;

Notes from the Chair – Julian Lovell – Page 4
AGS Annual Conference 2019 – Overview – Page 7
Commercial Risks and How to Manage Them: AGS Loss Prevention Seminar – Page 10
AGS Award Winners 2019 – Page 12
What are Collateral Warranties? – Page 14
Using Survey Information for New Drains and Sewers – Page 16
Working Group Focus: Geotechnical – Page 18
Q&A with Roseanna Bloxham of RSK Environment – Page 20
AGS Guide to Good Practice in Geoenvironmental Ground Investigation Update – Page 22

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the March / April issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view the magazine click HERE.

This free, publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;

Recent changes to Landfill Tax – Implications and potential liabilities for AGS members – Page 10
Data, Technology and Engineering Geology – What does the future hold? – Page 14
SiLC, SQP and NQMS Update – Spring 2019 – Page 20
Standards Update – Page 30

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

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

This free, bimonthly publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;

AGS Photography Competition: The Results – Page 6
PAS 128: The Essentials – Page 8
Variability in Asbestos Analysis in Soil – Page 12
Standards and Professionalism – Page 16
Borehole Sites & Operations Regulations 1995 – Page 20

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the November/December issue of their bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To view the magazine click HERE.

This free, bimonthly publication focuses on geotechnics, engineering geology and geoenvironmental engineering as well as the work and achievements of the AGS.

There are a number of excellent articles in this month’s issue including;

The Importance of AGS Data Format – Page 10
Environmental Liability Insurance – Page 14
AGS Marketing & Business Plan – Page 18
Emerging Contaminants – Page 20
Duty of Care: Third-Party Reliance on Geotechnical Reports – Page 24

Advertising opportunities are available within future issues of the publication. To view rates and opportunities please view our media pack by clicking HERE.

If you have a news story, article, case study or event which you’d like to tell our editorial team about please email ags@ags.org.uk. Articles should act as opinion pieces and not directly advertise a company. Please note that the publication of editorial and advertising content is subject to the discretion of the editorial board.

We’re pleased to announce an *EARLY BIRD OFFER* for Ground Risk: Why Take the Chance? A Lessons Learnt Conference, which is taking place on Wednesday 12th September at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London.

This full day seminar, organised by the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists, will examine multiple risks associated with ground engineering as well as focusing on industry lessons learnt. The event will be divided into geotechnical and geoenvironmental halves and include presentations from award-winning geologist, Dr Jacqueline Skipper (Geotechnical Consulting Group), Stephen Tromans QC (39 Essex Chambers) and Dr Andrew Smith (Coffey).

Register before Tuesday 31st July to receive over 22% off the ticket price! The early bird rate for AGS members is £109, reduced from £140. Non-AGS members will receive the discounted rate of £179, reduced from £210. Prices exclude VAT. Please note this early bird offer of £31 off the ticket price is only available until Tuesday 31st July and may not be used in conjunction with any other offers.

EVENT PROGRAMME

Registration: 09:15

Ground Risk – Where do I start?
Dr Jacqueline Skipper, Senior Partner and Senior Geologist at the Geotechnical Consulting Group

Managing Risk for a Deep Basement Excavation
Dr Andrew Smith, Coffey

The Application of Advanced Continuous Surface Wave Data to Managing Ground Risk
Chris Milne, Ground Stiffness Surveys

Investigation and Treatment of Chalk Solution Features – Changing Risk Profile with Additional Information
Allan Bell, Hydrock

Identifying and Minimising Risk through a Value Engineered Geotechnical Solution & Case Study: 36hrs Inside Queen Street Tunnel, Glasgow
Natalie Bews and Eric Downey, Structural Soils

Lunch: 13:00

An Overview of Legal Developments under Part IIA and Contaminated Land
Stephen Tromans, QC, 39 Essex Chambers

Ground Gas Risk – The Risk from Incorrect Characterisation
Gavin Allsopp, NHBC

Waste Classification for Soils – An AGS Practitioners’ Guide
Mike Plimmer, Geotechnical and Environmental Associates

Creosote-Tar Seepage Portslade Beach
George Flower, Arcadis

Event Ends: Approximately 16:40

To register for the event, please complete the AGS Ground Risk early bird registration form 2018 registration form and return it to ags@ags.org.uk before Tuesday 31st July, to take advantage of the early bird offer. Registration forms received after this date will be charged at the full conference rate. Event registration closes on Tuesday 4th September.

There are also sponsorship opportunities available, details of which can be found here.