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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
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James Brotherton will take over as CEO of Breedon Group on 1 January 2027.

James Brotherton to take over as CEO of Breedon Group

2 October 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Construction-materials group Breedon has announced the appointment of James Brotherton as its next CEO with effect from 1 January 2027. He will succeed Rob Wood, who has decided to retire at the end of this […]

The Geospatial Survey Association has been awarded the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Institution Medal.

GSA awarded CICES Institution Medal in recognition of long-standing relationship

28 September 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

The Geospatial Survey Association was awarded the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) Institution Medal at the CICES Annual Dinner in Bristol on Friday 25 September 2026. The medal was presented by outgoing CICES […]

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The Survey Association becomes Geospatial Survey Association (GSA)

17 September 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

On 6 August 2026, Full and Affiliate members of the UK Land & Hydrographic Survey Association, long known as The Survey Association or TSA, voted to change the Association’s name to the Geospatial Survey Association […]

Emiel Jongerius will join Fugo as Chief Financial Officer in November 2026.

Emiel Jongerius nominated as Fugro CFO

31 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

The Fugro NV supervisory board has named Emiel Jongerius as its nomination for appointment as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of 16 November 2026. He will succeed Barbara Geelen, who stepped down as CFO at […]

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 GeoCon News Comments Off

In response to a growing demand for apprentice training, an industry trade association has expanded the capacity of its national training centre in Darlington. Enrolments for training provided by the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) […]

70 apprentices and graduates will join British Steel in September 2026.

British Steel takes on 70 apprentices and graduates

6 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

British Steel, which was nationalised by the UK Government in July, is to take on 70 new apprentices and graduates next month as the company continues to build the next generation of steelmakers. 36 electrical, […]

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 GeoCon News Comments Off

Global professional services company Arcadis has announced four senior leadership appointments, intended to drive growth across key regions and service areas. Arcadis is currently refocusing the business on high-growth markets and moving to a sector […]

The Vertex® helmet features a six-point textile suspension to provide a secure fit on the head.

Petzl Helmet, Headlamp and Work At Height Solutions

7 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

French manufacturer Petzl, well known for its range of equipment that protects and safeguards those working at height, has a complete range of professional solutions solutions, from helmets and headlamps to work-at-height harnesses. The Vertex® […]

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 Comments Off

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 […]

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 Comments Off

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 […]