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[ 6 October 2026 ] Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility Company News
[ 2 October 2026 ] James Brotherton to take over as CEO of Breedon Group Company News
[ 2 October 2026 ] £4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works awarded Company News
[ 28 September 2026 ] GSA awarded CICES Institution Medal in recognition of long-standing relationship Company News
[ 17 September 2026 ] The Survey Association becomes Geospatial Survey Association (GSA) Company News

UKRI’s Infrastructure Fund has awarded EMEC £3 million to develop the DeepWind floating and deepwater wind test site.

Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility

6 October 2026 GeoCon News 0

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), the world’s leading facility for demonstrating and testing wave and tidal energy converters, has been awarded £3 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance the development of […]

The River Chess is fed by the Chalk aquifer of the Chiltern Hills.

UK aquifers showing “remarkable resilience” despite driest July on record

17 August 2026 GeoCon News 0

Despite the UK experiencing one of its driest summers on record, with hosepipe bans in place and many areas officially in drought, research conducted by scientists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) has shown that […]

The acquisition of Galt Geotechnics will enable Fugro to establish an Australian hub for GroundIQ®.

Fugro to acquire Galt Geotechnics and establish Australian hub for GroundIQ

20 July 2026 GeoCon News 0

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro is to acquire Galt Geotechnics, a company of consulting geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and environmental scientists based in Perth and Darwin, Australia. The acquisition will enable Fugro to establish an Australian […]

Aerial view of the Fort Halstead site in Sevenoaks, Kent - June 2026.

One development – 16 disciplines – 14 contractors

3 July 2026 GeoCon News 0

As collaborations become more frequent, and multidisciplinary teams are asked to deliver increasingly complex work, it is interesting to hear of a team from 14 different businesses, that covers 16 separate disciplines, which are all […]

Mainmark has delivered cutting-edge ground improvement solutions worldwide for over 30 years.

Urgent warning for action on subsidence to protect UK infrastructure

1 July 2026 GeoCon News 0

Prioritising the longevity of the UK’s critical infrastructure is crucial amid the growing risk of subsidence. That’s the stark warning issued by Ian Thornhill, the new head of ground engineering and asset preservation specialist Mainmark […]

Temporary roadways can quickly be built up from mats that will withstand significant loads and high volumes of traffic.

Wetter winters and major infrastructure projects drive demand for temporary roadways

1 July 2026 GeoCon News 0

Ross McDermott Managing Director at Spencer Quantum. Chartered Geologist and experienced SHE Advisor. … As more frequent and prolonged wet ground conditions continue to affect site access and construction programmes here in the UK, we […]

Kevin Hayes takes over as managing partner at Cundall for a four-year term on 1 July 2026.

Kevin Hayes appointed managing partner at Cundall

26 June 2026 GeoCon News 0

Cundall, the multi-disciplinary consultancy that delivers sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment, has appointed Kevin Hayes to the role of managing partner. Under its governance structure, Cundall’s managing partner role is elected […]

At GEO Business 2026, a panel of contributors to the Association for Geographic Information’s (AGI) Foresight 2030 Report discussed its conclusions.

Who Ate My Lunch? The AGI Foresight Report 2030 Six Months On

23 June 2026 GeoCon News 0

Under the sub heading of ‘Opportunities & Challenges for Geospatial to 2030 – the countdown has started’, a panel consisting of contributors to the Association for Geographic Information’s (AGI) Foresight 2030 Report came together at […]

Fugro is mapping the Guadalupe, San Antonio, Lower Colorado, and Lavaca river basins to support flood‑risk and infrastructure planning across south central Texas.

Mapping Texas river basins to improve flood resilience

19 March 2026 GeoCon News 0

Commissioned by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), Fugro is undertaking an elevation‑mapping project to support flood‑risk and infrastructure planning across south central Texas. The work spans the Guadalupe, San Antonio, Lower Colorado, and Lavaca […]

Sanborn Geophysics has increased its investment in airborne geophysical surveys to identify new mineral resources.

Increased investment in airborne electromagnetic surveys supports critical minerals exploration

18 March 2026 GeoCon News 0

Sanborn Geophysics of Colorado Springs, USA, has announced the expanded deployment of its advanced airborne Time Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) survey systems through its Sanborn Geophysics Group. Increased investment in airborne geophysical surveys is being driven […]