The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.
The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.
The latest news from the BGA.
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The BGA relies on the work of volunteers and the committee needs the help of more BGA members. Each year three members are elected to serve on the executive committee for three years and the search is on for candidates who fit the description of "enthusiastic people who are keen to contribute to our vibrant association" to join in 2015.
On Monday 9th February the BGA Early Career Group will be hosting a meeting to discuss the new changes to Initial Professional Development and provide guidance for geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists on how to approach the professional review. Mike Rogers (Professional Development Manager, ICE) and David Beadman – (Director, Byrne Looby Partners), both of whom are current reviewers will provide their advice.
From today, 14th January, bookings are now open for the 2015 Rankine Dinner on the 18th March. Please book via the ICE website using the Rankine Dinner Booking Link
2015 is shaping up to be as busy as ever for BGA members with lots of exciting events planned for 2015, most notably the XVI ECSMGE Conference in September in Edinburgh. Please visit the BGA website atwww.britishgeotech.org.uk for full details of all BGA events - flyers and booking arrangements will be available here as soon as possible.
The 2015 Ground Engineering Awards offer an ideal opportunity to promote your engineering excellence, demonstrate your competitive edge, and position your company alongside the finest firms in the country. New for 2015:
The latest issue of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering TC211 Ground Improvement Newsletter is now available to download from the TC211 website.
There will be a presentation by Ben Wysome of Ramboll Energy on Offshore Windfarm Foundations on Wednesday 14th January 2015 at 18:00 hrs at the Institution of Civil Engineers, Telford Theatre. Full details to follow.
The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering has issued its December 2014 Bulletin (volume 8, issue 6). Please click here to down load the bulletin. Contents are given below.
This prestigious award is made annually to the best paper published in an international journal or book authored/co-authored by member(s) of the British Geotechnical Association (BGA). The award is made at the Annual General Meeting of the BGA where the winners are announced and the details published in Ground Engineering.