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

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The latest news from the BGA.

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Latest News

Engineering in Chalk 2018 - First Announcement

  • 29.07.2016

The BGA and the Engineering Group of the Geological Society are pleased to announce that a major international conference on Engineering in Chalk will be held over 2 days in Spring/Summer 2018 in Central London.

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TC211 Ground Improvement Newsletter

  • 29.07.2016

In this 12th Newsletter we provide some information concerning the recent and upcoming activities of the ISSMGE TC 211. Here below more information is given regarding the following topics:

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ISSMGE News Digest July 2016

  • 29.07.2016

ISSMGE News & Information Circular July 2016

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ISSMGE News Digest June 2016

  • 29.07.2016

19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Seoul 2017

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New Temporary Works MSc

  • 21.06.2016

City University have announced the creation of a new masters programme in  Temporary Works and
Construction Method Engineering. The course, which can be taken over one or two years, is the
first and only of its kind in the UK.  The programme will provide a specialist qualification for those involved in the design and construction of temporary works and addresses industry need for such a professional qualification.
The Temporary Works Forum (TWf), which promotes best practice within the UK construction industry, has designated City University London as a Centre of Excellence in Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering and collaborated in the development and delivery of this new masters.

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ISSMGE News Digest May 2016

  • 19.05.2016

ISSMGE News & Information Circular

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AGS-BDA Taskforce on Ground Investigation

  • 19.05.2016

The partnered AGS and the BDA have partnered to create a new Task Force, which has been conceived to explore the current condition of the UK Ground Investigation industry.

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May 2016 Newsletter

  • 19.05.2016

It would be really helpful if you could let us know if your commitments prevent you from attending an event for which you have previously registered so that a) someone else may do so and b) we have a full theatre.

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