GeoCon News – Page 5

Andrew Waghorn has joined Keller UK as foundations director.

Andy Waghorn moves to Keller UK

16 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Former Aarsleff Ground Engineering director Andy Waghorn has moved to Keller Foundations as foundations branch director, commenting that he is relishing this ‘exciting next chapter’ in his career at the world’s largest geotechnical contractor. Andy […]

The UK Concrete Show's Charlotte Shacklock presents the New Product Award to Volumech's general manager Steve Cartwright.

Volumech’s Accu-Pour wins new product award at the 2026 UK Concrete Show

16 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Volumech, the UK distributor of volumetric concrete mixers that is part of the American Cemen Tech group and is based in Wednesbury in the UK, has been voted winner of the 2026 UK Concrete Show […]

Funding from DRIVE35 will allow GEL to expand lithium production at United Downs.

Geothermal Engineering Limited wins backing for lithium extraction in Cornwall

15 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL), owner and operator of the United Downs power plant, which started exporting power to the grid in February 2026, has successfully secured new funding from the UK government as part of […]

The board of Van Elle has accepted an offer from Strabag UK.

Van Elle to be bought by Strabag UK

10 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Van Elle, the Nottinghamshire-based ground engineering and geotechnical contractor, has accepted an offer from Strabag UK for the purchase of its shares and the takeover of the company. The offer from the Austrian group is […]

Michael Speakman, former CEO of Keller Group, passed away on 3 April 2026.

Michael Speakman RIP

10 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

The board of Keller Group plc has announced that former chief executive officer Michael Speakman passed away on 3 April 2026. Michael joined Keller as Chief Financial Officer in 2018, before becoming CEO in 2019 […]

Ecopia’s online data portal allows users to browse off-the-shelf datasets, download free samples, and make purchases.

Launch of new platform for high-precision geospatial data downloads

9 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Ecopia AI, the industry-leading artificial intelligence company that specialises in extracting insight from geospatial big data, has announced the launch of its new online data portal – a self-service platform that provides instant access to […]

ECS Engineering Services, a major part of the Engineering Solutions Group, will now sit under NG Bailey.

Engineering Solutions Group acquired by NG Bailey

1 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and infrastructure services provider, has acquired Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), a specialist engineering group operating across the water, environmental and wider infrastructure sectors. Undertaken as part of its […]

Bespoke attachments, such as this one for moving heavy pipe segments, can make materials handling quicker, simpler and safer.

Bespoke solutions to materials-handling challenges

1 April 2026 GeoCon News 0

Whether it is in the factory or on a construction site, handling bulky, heavy and awkwardly shaped items is a challenge faced by many in the industry. They have to be placed precisely, stacked safely […]

Hyperion Robotics has chosen Flixborough, near Scunthorpe, as the site of Force 1, its first UK factory.

Hyperion Robotics chooses Scunthorpe for its first UK factory

25 March 2026 GeoCon News 0

Hyperion Robotics, Europe’s leading low-carbon construction technology company, has confirmed Flixborough near Scunthorpe as the location of its first UK factory, signing a strategic agreement with LKAB Minerals to establish a new advanced digital, automated […]

Jacobs has completed its acquisition of PA Consulting, a process which began in 2021.

Jacobs completes acquisition of PA Consulting

24 March 2026 GeoCon News 0

Global science-based consulting and advisory company Jacobs has now completed its acquisition of PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consultancy. Jacobs acquired a 65% stake in PA Consulting in March 2021, with the remaining […]