January 2026

The GEO Business conference and exhibition has issued a call for speakers.

Call for speakers at GEO Business 2026

30 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

GEO Business 2026, the annual two-day conference and exhibition for geospatial and geophysical professionals, has issued a call for speakers to take the stage at Excel London on 3-4 June 2026. Over 6,100 professionals and […]

Almost a million square feet of development will include research facilities, office accommodation, affordable homes for key workers and new green spaces for the local community.

Plans for ambitious new development in London’s Whitechapel

28 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Plans for a major new integrated healthcare and research campus for Whitechapel have been revealed in a planning application submitted to Tower Hamlets borough council by the landowners, the global real estate management firm BGO, […]

A survey of geoprofessionals worldwide highlights teams grappling with complex datasets across multiple software platforms, according to a recent survey.

Survey reveals geoprofessionals increasingly turning to AI

28 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A global survey, which sought the views of more than 1,000 geoprofessionals worldwide, highlights teams grappling with complex datasets across multiple software platforms, un-managed historical data and significant time spent on routine data administration. The […]

Tunnel-boring machine 'Madeleine' has commenced its 4.5-mile journey from Old Oak Common to Euston station.

HS2 commences boring tunnel to Euston

27 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

HS2 has started its advance into the heart of London as the first of two giant machines begun work on the Euston Tunnel. In a crucial moment for the high-speed rail project, the Rail Minister, […]

Pythagoras BV has developed a fully customized white-label version of Pythagoras CAD for Terra Drone.

“Terra 3D CAD” launched by Terra Drone in partnership with Pythagoras

27 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Terra Drone has joined forces with Pythagoras BV to combine Terra Drone’s advanced SLAM and UAV technology with Pythagoras’ powerful CAD and point cloud software, offering a seamless and efficient solution for surveyors, engineers and […]

GriffinLink will connect British and German offshore wind and could be operational by the late 2030s.

National Grid and TenneT Germany to build GriffinLink, a multi-purpose interconnector between UK and Germany

26 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

National Grid has announced that it will partner with TenneT Germany to develop GriffinLink, a new multi-purpose interconnector (MPI) to connect British and German offshore wind to both countries. The move marks a step towards […]

Aerial view of HS2's Chiltern tunnel south portal (December 2025).

HS2 completes civil-engineering works on longest tunnel

24 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Construction works on the Chiltern tunnel – HS2’s longest – have been completed, marking an important civil engineering milestone for the new high-speed railway. The completion of two of the line’s Chiltern tunnel vent shafts, […]

United Utilities has commenced work on its £48m upgrade to Cheshire's sewer network.

£48m upgrade to sewer network in Cheshire gets underway

23 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

United Utilities is making a £48 million investment in Moor Pool, Knutsford, as part of scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford. The first phase – an innovative […]

SESRO clay compaction trials took place in May 2025.

Thames Water seeks contractor for £5.7bn reservoir following clay compaction trials

22 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Thames Water has launched a £5.7 billion tender notice to bring a contractor on board to build its proposed White Horse Reservoir in Oxfordshire. The 150 billion litre reservoir is one of nine new reservoirs […]

MGS has relocated its drilling warehouse to Coventry.

MGS moves drilling warehouse to expanded Coventry site

20 January 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

MGS, the geotechnical and ground source heat specialist, has announced the strategic relocation of its drilling warehouse operations from Washington to Coventry. The Coventry site will now process all drilling product storage, order fulfilment and […]