UK Specification for Ground Investigation (third edition) – Now Available for Purchase
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the third edition of the UK Specification for Ground Investigation – also known as ‘Yellow…
Articles
Serviceability Limit State and Sustainable Shallow Foundations Design
With the Net Zero target initiatives set, shaping the future of the construction industry around a greener approach must be one of…
Geotechnical Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon World Webinar Summary
The AGS webinar on Geotechnical Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon World took place on 6th October. The event was sponsored by…
What is a pragmatic and safe approach to assessing the feasibility and design of infiltration systems on a site? When is it appropriate to undertake BRE365 tests, and how can we do so safely?
Image credit: James Harrison – 4D GEO LTD Article by Georgina Donbroski (Technical Director at Leap Environmental Ltd), James Harrison (Director at…
Digital transformation in ground engineering – hopes and fears?
Article provided by Neil Chadwick, Director, Digital Geotechnical and Stephen Lawrence West, Director, Ground Engineering, Ramboll Digital transformation is a term that,…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group – Update
Stephen West, Leader of the AGS Geotechnical Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the Geotechnical Working Group discussed…
Ground movements on Underpinning – A problem with data?
Article contributed by Matthew Penfold, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical & Environmental Associates, Katharine Barker, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, CampbellReith and Stephen Lawrence West,…
The Standard Penetration Test – Its Origin, Evolution and Future
Article provided by Stephen West, Ramboll On 15th September the AGS hosted a webinar on the evolution and use of the Standard…
AGS Helplines
Currently the AGS offer helplines to all Member companies and practitioners with respect to: the AGS Data Format (the discussion forum on…
AGS Diversity Statement
The AGS is a non-profit trade association that is managed by elected individuals from member organisations, none of whom are paid by…
Ground Investigation – Is it time for change?
The article entitled “are traditional sampling techniques really that bad” published in April’s AGS Magazine has provoked much discussion and debate amongst…
AGS Awards 2020
Below are the list of recipients of this year’s AGS Awards. We would like to thank all Working Group participants for their…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group Update
Stephen West, Leader of the AGS Geotechnical Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the AGS Geotechnical Working Group…
AGS Awards 2019
This year’s AGS Awards took place during the Annual General Meeting at AGS Annual Conference 2019 on Wednesday 3rd April at the…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group Update
Stephen West of Ramboll, the Leader of the Geotechnical Working Group, has provided an update on the top issues the Geotechnical Working…
AGS Magazine: September/October issue
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the September/October 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…
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 Members’ Day 2018 – an overview from Neil Parry, AGS Chair
This year’s Members’ Day was held in the new venue of the National Motorcycle Museum, where the successful AGS Geotechnical Data Conference…
AGS Geotechnical Working Group: April 2018 Meeting Update
The second AGS Geotechnical Working Group meeting of 2018 took place on 20th April and the Geotechnical Stand-In Leader, Stephen West of…
AGS Magazine: May/June issue
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the May/June issue of their new bi-monthly publication; AGS Magazine. To…