Geotechnical

Strabag UK and the University of East London (UEL) have announced a major new collaboration, focused on developing and commercialising a pioneering low-carbon grout that could significantly reduce the environmental impact of tunnelling projects across […]

An artificial reef has been successfully installed near Rosemary Island in the Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia, creating a new habitat to support local fish species and enhance recreational fishing opportunities for the community. The new […]

The Government Office for Technology Transfer has pledged additional funding for the British Geological Survey (BGS) to continue and expand its pioneering Common Ground project. This initiative aims to develop a national geotechnical properties data […]

Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) has appointed civil engineering specialist Mackley to deliver a £12 million programme of works to enhance the Barking Riverside foreshore. The largest single infrastructure contract awarded by Barking Riverside to date, […]

Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and South Korea (KOPRI) have concluded a highly ambitious field operation at Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica, after instruments deployed during hot-water drilling became lodged within the ice during […]

New Zealand-based Seequent has streamlined laboratory testing in OpenGround, the leading cloud-connected geotechnical data management solution, to enable the seamless transfer of soil and rock sample data from field collection to laboratory testing and reporting, […]

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 […]