The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association (BGA). We are the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom. We also perform the role of the Ground Board for the Institution of Civil Engineers, as well as being the UK member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).

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Upcoming Events

BGA Meeting
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Inaugural BGA Annual Dinner and Lecture - The historical underpinning of Winchester Cathedral – heroic or horrific?

The BGA Annual Dinner is a new addition to BGA’s annual calendar of events. This prestigious occasion will bring together the geotechnical community for an evening of fine food, socializing and networking. The inaugural BGA Annual Dinner will also include a lecture by Professors John Burland and Jamie Standing on the underpinning of Winchester Cathedral. The lecture will only be open to those attending the dinner.

  • 26.09.2023
  • 18:00 - 22:30
  • The Great Hall, Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
  • Event Type: BGA Meeting
South Western Group (ICE)
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BGA South West Group - Inaugural Evening Meeting

Meeting of the BGA South West Group with two presentations - 'Introducing the British Geotechnical Association and the Importance of Field Monitoring' and 'Statistical Analysis for Geotechnical Data'

  • 18.10.2023
  • 18:00 - 20:00
  • Pugsley Lecture Theatre, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol, BS8 1TR
  • Event Type: South Western Group (ICE)

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Call for Entries for the Fleming Award Competition 2023

  • 13.09.2023

The BGA is pleased to invite entries for the Fleming Competition. This is held annually to commemorate the life and work of Dr Ken Fleming and to recognise excellence in the practical application of geotechnics in a project or a part of a project. Deadline is 16th October 2023

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October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 13.09.2023

October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 02.08.2023

The August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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2023 BGA Case Histories Award Winner announced

  • 10.07.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that the 2023 BGA Case Histories Award has been awarded to authors Martin Preene and Mike Chrimes for their papers “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – geological and geotechnical aspects” and “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – pumping and tunnelling” in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering History and Heritage.

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Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

  • 01.07.2023

Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

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Skempton Medals awarded to Jim Mackey and Tony O'Brien

  • 30.06.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that Skempton Medals have been awarded to Jim Mackay and Tony O'Brien

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