The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.

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October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 13.09.2023

October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 02.08.2023

The August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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2023 BGA Case Histories Award Winner announced

  • 10.07.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that the 2023 BGA Case Histories Award has been awarded to authors Martin Preene and Mike Chrimes for their papers “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – geological and geotechnical aspects” and “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – pumping and tunnelling” in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering History and Heritage.

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Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

  • 01.07.2023

Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

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Skempton Medals awarded to Jim Mackey and Tony O'Brien

  • 30.06.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that Skempton Medals have been awarded to Jim Mackay and Tony O'Brien

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Result of 2023 Elections to the BGA Executive Committee

  • 21.06.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce the results of 2023 Elections to the BGA Executive Committee

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Papers for the 2023 BGA AGM are available on line

  • 16.06.2023

Papers for the BGA AGM to be held on 21 June 2023 are available on line via the Members Area

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BGA Poster Award 2023

  • 16.06.2023

The BGA holds an Annual Poster competition for young geotechnical professionals under the age of 33. This year’s entries can be viewed here.

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July 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 14.06.2023

The July 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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