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[ 1 June 2026 ] Fugro to monitor activity of marine mammals in support of Ireland’s offshore windfarm programme Company News
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[ 15 May 2026 ] UrbanCore strategic partnership launched by Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge Company News
[ 23 April 2026 ] Teesside carbon capture project to use 3D printed concrete Company News
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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 […]

James Burchell rejoins Groundforce as Global Major Projects Director

26 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

James Burchell, who left Vp Groundforce in September 2024 after 26 years with the company, has rejoined in a new role, that of Global Major Projects Director. He first joined the business in 1998 as […]

New Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor designation for industry professionals

17 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

A new professional designation for civil engineering surveyors has been launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). Members and Fellows of both institutions who […]

Jon Harley takes over as managing director of Renewable Energy Assurance on 7 April 2026.

Jon Harley appointed MD of Renewable Energy Assurance

6 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Market assurance provider Renewable Energy Assurance has appointed Jon Harley as its new Managing Director with effect from 7 April 2026. Previously, Jon has held senior leadership roles at Gemserv (now Talan), where he was […]

Gardiner & Theobald's new interest in Belfast-based WH Stephens will help both firms expand their businesses in Ireland.

Gardiner & Theobald invests in Ireland’s WH Stephens

4 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Construction and property consultancy Gardiner & Theobald has acquired a significant interest in Belfast-headquartered WH Stephens. This move will provide Gardiner & Theobald with a strong platform for growth in Ireland as both firms look […]

Dr Matthew Killeya has been appointed strategic adviser to the UK National Geothermal Centre.

Dr Matthew Killeya joins UK National Geothermal Centre as strategic adviser

3 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Experienced campaigner and investor Dr Matthew Killeya has been appointed by the UK National Geothermal Centre (NGC) to be a strategic adviser as the organisation looks to strengthen its support for the country’s geothermal sector […]

Milda Manomaityte will take over as CEO of ACE from 2 March 2026.

Milda Manomaityte joins ACE as CEO

3 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Milda Manomaityte has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), with effect from 2 March 2026. Milda will succeed Kate Jennings, who will step down from […]

Francois Basselot has been appointed managing director for Egis in UK and Ireland.

Francois Basselot appointed managing director for UK and Ireland as Egis integrates both teams

14 January 2026 GeoCon News 0

Francois Basselot has been promoted to the role of managing director for Egis in UK and Ireland as the company integrates its teams in the two countries. The move forms part of the global engineering […]

Cappagh Browne Utilities has expanded and revised the range of PPE it supplies to its female workforce.

Protecting a diverse workforce

15 December 2025 GeoCon News 0

As part of its commitment to inclusion, safety and the wellbeing of all of its employees, Cappagh Browne Utilities has launched a newly expanded Women’s PPE Catalogue. Heralded as a significant step forward in the […]

James Wroath will join Keller Group from Wincanton on 18 August 2025.

Keller Group names James Wroath as next CEO

25 June 2025 GeoCon News 0

James Wroath has been named as the next as CEO of Keller Group plc with effect from 18 August 2025. He will replace Michael Speakman, who will step down on the same day. James brings […]