CL:AIRE Launches Introduction to Brownfield Site Investigation eLearning Course
The Introduction to Brownfield Site Investigation eLearning course has been designed to be consistent with the National Brownfield Skills Framework (NBSF), a…
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Problems with getting paid
Introduction Cash is the lifeblood of any business and without it employees, suppliers and even the tax man cannot be paid. Delayed…
AGS Photography Competition
The AGS are holding their first official photography competition for the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry. We’re on the look out for your…
Ground Risk: Why Take the Chance? A Lessons Learnt Conference Overview
The conference was held at the excellent Cavendish Conference Centre near Oxford Circus, London, well located for those travelling by rail. Delegates…
The AGS – Its life and times
Written by AGS Member, Len Threadgold (Geotechnics) I joined the AGS when it didn’t have a history, only a vision; but what…
Sustainability in Ground Engineering – Good Design or Good Marketing?
Stephen Lawrence West of Ramboll, this year’s winner of the Sustainability Award at the GE Awards discusses sustainability in Ground Engineering. The…
A response to: AGS Digital Data – why is it so difficult to get?
In July’s edition of the AGS magazine, Chris Raison posed the question: ‘AGS Digital Data – Why is it so difficult to…
Further Feedback on AGS Digital Data, Why is it so Difficult to get?
Feedback from Paul Chaplin, Data Manager, (Ground Risk & Remediation), WSP “Having worked as a Geoenvironmental Data Manager for both consultants and…
Q&A with Matthew Baldwin
Full Name: Matthew Baldwin BSc, MSc, C.Geol, FGS, RoGEP Advisor Job Title: Technical Director Company: Soil Engineering With over 36 years working…
AGS Guidance on The Description of Anthropogenic “Soils”
Accurate and consistent description of Made Ground or anthropogenic soils/materials is of importance as it may provide vital indication of the material’s…
Ground-breaking TPH Analysis of Liquids and Solids
Until recently the only way to measure and identify Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) in soil, water and other environmental matrixes has been…
LPA 65 – MT Hojgaard AS v E.ON Climate and Renewables UK Robin Rigg East Ltd & Anor [2017] UKSC 59
The AGS LPA No.65 reports on the case of MT Højgaard A/S v E.ON Climate and Renewables UK and sets out some…
AGS Magazine: September/October issue
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the July/August issue of their bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
AGS Ground Risk Conference – Speaker Presentations
The AGS Ground Risk Conference was held on 12th September 2018 at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London. Special thanks to the…
Ground Engineering’s Transport Geotechnics conference
The AGS has secured a special discount for members on delegate passes for Ground Engineering’s new Transport Geotechnics conference this autumn. Design,…
Network Rail – Safety Moment – Portland Park Embankment
The safety moment from Network Rail below describes discusses a worker who fell a short way down embankment and lacerated his leg…
AGS Magazine: July/August issue
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the July/August issue of their bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
AGS Digital Data – Why is it so Difficult to Get?
An opinion piece, written by Chris Raison, Director of Raison Foster Associates AGS digital data is the source data for most ground…
Q&A with Vivien Dent
Full Name: Vivien Dent BSc MSc CGeol FGS ASoBRA Controlled Waters Job Title: Associate Technical Director Company: RSK In 1994, I obtained…
SiLC Affiliate Scheme
The SiLC Affiliant Scheme is due to be launched later this year to assist graduates and those who have already progressed beyond…
Introduction to LPA 66 – Overview and Review of the Construction Act Payment Provisions
Part II of the Housing Grants (Construction and Regeneration Act) 1996 sets out provisions to ensure that payments are made promptly throughout…