AGS Guide: The Selection of Geotechnical Soil Laboratory Testing
Published 9th March 2018 In 2016 the AGS Committee proposed that the AGS Guide to the Selection of Geotechnical Soil Laboratory testing…
Publications
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AGS Guidelines for Good Practice in Geotechnical Ground Investigation
Published in June 2016. The aim of the guidelines is to provide recommendations for good practice in geotechnical ground investigation.
AGS Interim Strategic Plan 2021
Published March 2021 This document is the AGS Interim Strategic Plan 2021.
AGS Marketing Plan 2019
Published in October 2019. This document is the AGS Marketing Plan which was published in October 2019.
AGS Quick Start Guide to Contaminated Land Investigation
Published in August 2011 This document is intended to provide practical guidance on the investigation of potentially contaminated land in order to…
AGS-BDA Taskforce Position Paper
The AGS and the BDA have collaborated to create a new taskforce to investigate what the UK Ground Investigation industry thinks of…
An Introduction to Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for Routine Construction Projects
Published in December 2008 This guide explains the purpose of laboratory testing, and highlights factors that may affect the validity and usefulness…
Application of PUWER & LOLER to Land Drilling
Published January 2021. This document provides a practical means of how the land drilling industry can comply with PUWER and LOLER but…
Assessment and Control of Asbestos Risk in Soil – Part 1: Protection of Personnel working on Ground Investigations
Published May 2021 This aim of this guidance is to assist employers in their duty to protect personnel undertaking ground investigations against…
Assessment and Control of Asbestos Risk in Soil – Part 2: Protection of Personnel working in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Laboratories
Published May 2021 This guidance is split into two parts; Part 1 provides information on the assessment and control of asbestos risk…