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AGS Magazine: November 2023
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists is pleased to announce the November 2023 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
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INSIDE HUESKER
Name: Dave Woods Job title: Technical Manager Company name: Huesker Ltd What does the company do and what areas does it specialise…
Assessing the Possible Sustainability Benefits of using Instruments and Monitoring on Site
Overview The AGS has asked each of its working groups to discuss sustainability issues at their meetings and the Instrumentation and Monitoring…
Unconscious bias in recruitment
Whether we think so or not – we are all biased. Decisions we make about people are impacted by our unconscious bias…
Some insights into the geotechnical implications of pyrite and its consideration and management
The assessment of ground aggressivity and suitability of construction materials are fundamental aspects of geotechnics. Ground hosted sulfide and sulfate minerals are…
AGS Photography Competition 2023 – The Results
In March 2023, the AGS launched their fourth photography competition. Members of the AGS Executive and Business Practice Working Group including Vivien…
Second Generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are We and Where are We Going? Webinar summary
On 20th September 2023, the AGS held a webinar entitled Second Generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are We and Where are We…
AGS Magazine: September 2023
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists is pleased to announce the September 2023 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
Mitigating the risk of asbestos when using vacuum excavators in made ground
Vacuum excavation[1] is widely used in the ground investigation industry as a means of excavating inspection holes and trenches to check for…
Surface emission surveys to measure ground gas
Surface emission surveys are used to measure the rate that ground gases are emitted into the atmosphere, which can be quantified in…
Use of chemical preservation – the importance of quality in sampling and analysis
Geraint Williams, ALS Laboratories and Tim Rolfe, YES Engineering, both members of the AGS Contaminated Working Group, discuss how representative samples should…
Q&A with Bradley Falcus
Full Name: Bradley Falcus Job Title: Senior Geo-Environmental Administrator Company: Central Alliance Pre-Construction Services Ltd I’m an early career professional who believes…
Inside Geosense
Name: Tim Clegg Job title: Managing Director Company name: Geosense Ltd What does the company do and what areas does it specialise…
London Build 2023
The UK’s leading construction show returns to Olympia London’s Grand Hall on November 15th & 16th. London Build offers thousands of unique…
AGS Data Format – new Static Cone Penetration and Pressuremeter Test Beta
New AGS Data Format groups and headings for Static Cone Penetration and Pressuremeter Testing have been released. The proposed replacement CPT and…
AGS Magazine: July 2023
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists is pleased to announce the July 2023 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
Guidance on the Opening of Core and Dynamic Sampler Liner
Introduction For engineering geologists in the UK ground investigation industry, the opening of core and dynamic sampler liners to enable the logging…
A comprehensive comparison of field-based analytical technologies for both qualitative and quantitative determination of petroleum hydrocarbons in soils
Petroleum hydrocarbons are common soil contaminants that pose a risk to human and environmental health. Different analytical methods are used to determine…
Assessment and Mitigation of Turbidity Risks from Piling
In recent years geo-environmental practitioners have experienced an increasing drive from regulators and water companies to assess risks to groundwater abstractions from…
Instrumentation and Monitoring: How Not to Get it Wrong webinar summary
On 21st June 2023, the AGS held a webinar entitled Instrumentation and Monitoring: How Not to Get it Wrong which was chaired…
Findings of SiLC DoWCoP industry survey: regulatory challenges for regeneration of historical landfills and reuse of stockpiles and mineral waste
Given on-going interest and concerns about regulatory constraints to the regeneration of former landfill sites, Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) has been…