SearchAGS Glossary of ‘Need to Know’ Intellectual Property Terms
Published in October 2025 (replaces original version published August 2015). There are some definitions of common intellectual property expressions that all AGS…
Working Group
Loss Prevention
We provide Members with information and advice to enable proper management of risk to the benefit of both the Member and the Client. The group’s activities include the preparation of Loss Prevention Alerts, Loss Prevention Guidance, Client Guides and Newsletter articles about current and emerging legal, contractual and insurance issues.
If you have any feedback on the AGS LPWG Guidance or the Loss Prevention Alerts, please contact ags@ags.org.uk
Strategic Plan
To enable improved management of our Members’ business risk exposure and financial performance by providing procedural support and good practice guidance. This will be achieved through the publication of advice in:
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- Magazine articles
- Loss Prevention Guidance
- Loss Prevention Alerts
- Client Guides, and
- AGS Publications and Position Papers.
Publications
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Glossaries
Loss Prevention Alerts
LPA 33 - Working on another's Land
Published May 2005, Revised August 2025 Most often, geo-specialists conducting intrusive site investigation operations will be working on third party land; i.e.…
Guidance
Risk Issues for Independent Geo-professionals
Published May 2011, reviewed and minor amendments made August 2025 Setting up and running a business as an independent geo-professional is, in…
Loss Prevention Alerts
LPA 09 - English Partnership v Mott MacDonald
Published May 2000, Revised August 2025 Summary (1) Urban Regeneration Agency (a body corporate, known as “English Partnerships”) (2) English Partnerships (Medway)…
Loss Prevention Alerts
LPA 12 - Consultants’ Advice
Published December 2000, Revised August 2025 The case of Holbeck Hall Hotel Ltd and Another v. Scarborough Borough Council demonstrates that although…
Loss Prevention Alerts
LPA 37 - Use of casual phrases in contract documents
Published in May 2006, reviewed and format updated in August 2025 A Court of Appeal case highlighted how informal and undefined language…
Articles
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Increasing and emerging environmental disputes
The AGS Loss Prevention Working Group is looking into the business risks and legal issues associated with the emerging climate change and…
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The Building Safety Act 2022: A snapshot of what you need to know
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “BSA”) established and introduced a regime with a particular focus on building safety and accountability, with…
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Why Use Licensed Water Standpipes
It is a criminal offence under section 174(3) of the Water Industry Act 1991 to connect unauthorised equipment to the water network…
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Updates to Coal Authority Permit Terms and Conditions
Following Stakeholder Engagements held by the Coal Authority (since renamed as the Mining Remediation Authority) in October 2023 and March 2024, the…
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AGS Early Careers Poster Competition 2026 – Top Five Industry Insights
The AGS Early Careers Poster Competition is back for a third year and this time, we want to hear your top five…
Event
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Save the Date – Annual Conference 2026
We’re pleased to announce that our flagship event, the Annual Conference will return to One Great George Street in London’s Westminster on…
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