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Welfare and PPE provision on engineering sites has been recognised as historically poor in general and often, specifically for women, non-existent. In…
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AGS Awards 2026: Celebrating Outstanding Contributions in Geoscience
Congratulations to the winners of the AGS Awards 2026, which recognise the exceptional dedication, expertise and commitment shown by members across our…
Early Careers Poster Competition 2026 – The Results!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s AGS Early Careers Poster Competition, which followed the themed Top Five Industry Insights. We…
State of the Industry – Ground Investigation Survey 2026
Where is the UK ground investigation industry now, and where is it heading next? Ten years on from the original Spotlight on…
Inside SoilCloud – Q&A with Neil Chadwick
Name: Neil Chadwick Job Title: UK and Ireland representative for SoilCloud (marketing and technical). What company do you work for and what…
A Greenprint for Change: The AGS Sustainability Route Map
Sustainability is shaping the future of construction and engineering, and the geotechnical and geoenvironmental sector is no exception. The AGS Sustainability Working…
Building a Sustainable Future with Foundation Reuse
The construction sector is under unprecedented pressure to slash embodied carbon, reduce waste, and deliver projects faster and more economically. One of…
Shaping Tomorrow: Building an Inclusive Future for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Engineering has always been a cornerstone of progress, shaping the infrastructure and systems that underpin modern life. Yet, for all its innovation,…
Ground Gas Monitoring and AGS Data Transfer Format
Introduction Ground gas monitoring and data assessment are often part of a site’s generic quantitative risk assessment (GQRA), as outlined in the…
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Industry Accident Statistics 2024
Continued data sharing with the AGS into 2024 not only reinforces the importance of transparency but also enhances the industry’s shared understanding…
AGS Photography Competition 2025: Celebrating Creativity in Geoscience
In May 2025, the AGS proudly launched its fifth Photography Competition, this year expanding the challenge with five categories to enter. The…
AGS Careers Flyer: Securing the Future of Geoscience
We recently conducted a comprehensive survey of our membership to gain insights into the future direction of the AGS and to identify…
Interpreting Historical Soil Data: Analytical Challenges and Evolving Methods
For an increasing number of sites, previous site investigation data can provide information on the ground conditions, potential contamination and liability. In…
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…
Material Management Plans
What is a Materials Management Plan? A Materials Management Plan (MMP) can allow the re-use of contaminated or uncontaminated soil, Made Ground…
London Build 2025
The UK’s leading and largest construction show is back at Olympia London on November 19th and 20th, and it’s breaking all records!…
Q&A with Luqman Ismail
Name: Luqman Ismail Job title: Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprentice Company: Jacobs Can you provide an overview on your career history, current role,…
Neurodiversity And Disability In Geotechnical And Geoenvironmental Engineering Sector – Embracing Difference
Understanding Neurodiversity and Disability Neurodiversity Defined Neurodiversity refers to the limitless variability of the human nervous system, influenced by environmental factors. It…
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…
Bridging the knowledge gap – climate change and sustainability
To say we live in interesting times seems a bit of an understatement in 2025. Aside from global events, the UK is…
Innovation Opportunity: Alternatives to BRE365 testing
The AGS Geotechnical Working Group are in the process of reviewing the current practice of using BRE365 soakage testing for infiltration SuDS…