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Aerial view of the Fort Halstead site in Sevenoaks, Kent - June 2026.
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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 […]
Sanborn Geophysics has increased its investment in airborne geophysical surveys to identify new mineral resources.
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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 […]
The Fugro Voyager can recover high-quality, undisturbed soil samples using Fugro’s advanced SEADEVIL® coring system.
Earth Sciences

Ireland’s first commercial offshore wind farm selects Fugro to deliver detailed geotechnical site investigation

10 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
World-leading Geodata specialist Fugro has won a contract from Oriel Windfarm to carry out a detailed geotechnical site investigation off the coast of County Louth, Ireland.  This is to inform the design and installation of […]
Fugro's compact ARAN® 250 specialist jack-up platform, which is helping to build a detailed understanding of the seabed and coastline.
Earth Sciences

Fugro commences site investigations for Western Isles power transmission link

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
SSEN Transmission (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) is planning to build a Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link to transfer 1,800 MW of renewable energy from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland. The […]
The GEO Business conference and exhibition has issued a call for speakers.
Earth Sciences

Call for speakers at GEO Business 2026

30 January 2026 GeoCon News 0
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 […]
Fugro will use jack-up barges in shallow waters as well as specialised offshore vessels.
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Fugro wins EirGrid geo-data survey contract

16 July 2025 GeoCon News 0
Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has been awarded a seven-year framework agreement by EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to deliver a full suite of geo-data surveys for the ‘Powering Up Offshore – South Coast’ project. […]
  • The River Chess is fed by the Chalk aquifer of the Chiltern Hills.
  • Mainmark UK injected resin beneath 77 foundations at Tottenham Hale station.
  • TICA has expanded its national training centre in Darlington to meet a record increase in demand.
  • TaperedPlus has launched a suite of digital design tools for flat roofing that enable clearer communication across project teams and improve design accuracy.
  • RICS reports that the UK construction sector may show signs of improvement but is still generally weak.
  • JCB’s Hydromax streamliner set a Bonneville Speed Week record of 368.347mph and is now preparing to attempt the FIA World Speed Record.
  • 70 apprentices and graduates will join British Steel in September 2026.
  • Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees councils will introduce Lane Rental Schemes later in 2026.
  • RWE’s plant n Lingen, Germany, has successfully manufactured green hydrogen and delivered it to through a 120km-long pipeline.
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  • RICS reports that the UK construction sector may show signs of improvement but is still generally weak.
    RICS reports infrastructure is “strongest part of the UK construction market”
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  • Trimble’s X9 is offered for sale a choice of three different licencing plans.
    Software licences are one thing. Hardware licences are quite another!
    30 July 2026 0
  • "We need to have the right people involved to make brave decisions on what is important and what is not."
    The UK needs to change if productivity is to increase
    15 July 2026 0
  • 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 0
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  • 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
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  • The Heat is On: UK’s Geothermal Revolution becomes a reality in Cornwall
    27 February 2026 0
  • To understand the shift to data-driven workflows, imagine the project delivery process as an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The ultimate goal — the peak — is the final, verified, as-built model delivered to the owner.
    Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery
    25 February 2026 0
  • Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.
    19 February 2026 0
  • AI – a growing risk in Surveying
    14 February 2026 0
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LATEST NEWS

  • 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 0
  • Mainmark UK injected resin beneath 77 foundations at Tottenham Hale station.
    Railway station platform replacement needed improved ground conditions
    13 August 2026 0
  • TICA has expanded its national training centre in Darlington to meet a record increase in demand.
    Trade association invests to meet increased demand for apprentice training
    12 August 2026 0
  • TaperedPlus has launched a suite of digital design tools for flat roofing that enable clearer communication across project teams and improve design accuracy.
    New advanced digital suite enables smarter flat roofing design
    11 August 2026 0
  • RICS reports that the UK construction sector may show signs of improvement but is still generally weak.
    RICS reports infrastructure is “strongest part of the UK construction market”
    10 August 2026 0
  • JCB’s Hydromax streamliner set a Bonneville Speed Week record of 368.347mph and is now preparing to attempt the FIA World Speed Record.
    JCB hydrogen-powered speedster achieves 368.347mph and now eyes the world record
    7 August 2026 0
  • 70 apprentices and graduates will join British Steel in September 2026.
    British Steel takes on 70 apprentices and graduates
    6 August 2026 0
  • Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees councils will introduce Lane Rental Schemes later in 2026.
    West Yorkshire councils to adopt Lane Rental Schemes
    6 August 2026 0
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  • RWE’s plant n Lingen, Germany, has successfully manufactured green hydrogen and delivered it to through a 120km-long pipeline.
    First green hydrogen deliveries made from German plant that uses Sheffield technology
    5 August 2026 0
  • Connected Places Catapult has launched a scheme to promote diesel-free worksites.
    Diesel-Free Sites Programme to help fund SME trials
    3 August 2026 0
  • Three Keller group companies – Keller UK, Phi Group and GEO-Instruments – now share a northern office in Thorpe Park, East Leeds.
    Keller opens new northern office in Leeds
    31 July 2026 0
  • Trimble’s X9 is offered for sale a choice of three different licencing plans.
    Software licences are one thing. Hardware licences are quite another!
    30 July 2026 0
  • Arcadis has made four news senior appointments as part of its drive to refocus the business on high-growth markets .
    Four new senior appointments at Arcadis to drive growth
    29 July 2026 0
  • Fugro is acquiring a minority share of Dutch software company DTACT to develop scalable solutions across its core markets in energy, infrastructure and water.
    Fugro to take minority shareholding in geo-data specialist DTACT
    28 July 2026 0
  • Jan Green has moved up to chief commercial officer at STARK Building Materials UK.
    STARK UK appoints Jan Green as CCO
    28 July 2026 0
  • Founding the Future brings together three piling-equipment specialists under single ownership.
    Three piling-equipment specialists come together under DevCo ownership
    24 July 2026 0

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