GeoCon News – Page 15

Tara Street station on the new Dublin MetroLink network.

£7.9bn design and build civils contracts announced for Dublin MetroLink

4 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

On behalf of the MetroLink programme, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) , has commenced the process of selecting prospective bidders to tender for the major civil infrastructure packages for the M401 and M402 contracts. These contracts […]

GeoAgent enables users to quickly automate geospatial workflows, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.

NV5’s new GeoAgent automates geospatial workflows

3 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leading global geospatial software provider NV5 has announced the launch of GeoAgent™, an agentic AI platform that automatically discovers and analyses data and produces geospatial intelligence using natural language interaction. The company claims that GeoAgent […]

Dr Matthew Killeya has been appointed strategic adviser to the UK National Geothermal Centre.

Dr Matthew Killeya joins UK National Geothermal Centre as strategic adviser

3 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Experienced campaigner and investor Dr Matthew Killeya has been appointed by the UK National Geothermal Centre (NGC) to be a strategic adviser as the organisation looks to strengthen its support for the country’s geothermal sector […]

Milda Manomaityte will take over as CEO of ACE from 2 March 2026.

Milda Manomaityte joins ACE as CEO

3 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Milda Manomaityte has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), with effect from 2 March 2026. Milda will succeed Kate Jennings, who will step down from […]

Alice Woodwark has joined Vp plc from Mitie Communities, where she was managing director,

Alice Woodwark joins Vp plc as new CEO

2 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Alice Woodwark has joined Vp plc as chief executive officer following the resignation of Anna Bielby. Announced on 19 December 2025, Alice has now taken up her position as CEO. Anna will remain with the […]

James Neil of Dalcour Maclaren (R) has agreed the takeover of Geomap with its owner Charles Potten.

Dalcour Maclaren acquires Geomap to strengthen water and waste capability

2 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leading professional services consultancy Dalcour Maclaren has announced its acquisition of Geomap, a specialist geomatics and land surveying consultancy with extensive expertise in the Water and Waste sector, a move the company says will enhances […]

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, […]