Andrew Thompson
2026
What might the Pandora’s box of AI contain?
United Utilities
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114 speakers & contributors2017–2026 conference archive
114 speakers & contributors
Ben Wood
2026
Can ground engineering data be leveraged to benefit all stakeholders?
PebbleGeo
View archived conference: Ben Wood, 2026
Chris Davidson
2026
Vertical Borehole Standard
Genius Energy Lab & Heat Pump Association
View archived conference: Chris Davidson, 2026
Darren Ward
202620222021
Can we still trust the good old SPT?
In Situ SI
View archived conference: Darren Ward, 2026Getting the most out of your boreholes - In situ testing
In Situ Site Investigation
View archived conference: Darren Ward, 2022In Situ Testing – CPTs and Pressuremeters
In Situ Site Investigations
View archived conference: Darren Ward, 2021
David Norbury
2026202120192017
What is the point of British Standards?
David Norbury Ltd
View archived conference: David Norbury, 2026Planning to succeed – standards and Standards
David Norbury Ltd
View archived conference: David Norbury, 2021Eurocode Revisions - A life complying with the new standards.
David Norbury Ltd
View archived conference: David Norbury, 20192020 Vision – Where are we going?
David Norbury Ltd
View archived conference: David Norbury, 2017
Guy Swains
2026
Are current ground investigation techniques still fit for purpose?
National Highways
View archived conference: Guy Swains, 2026
Hilary Shields
2026
Can we still trust the good old SPT?
Tony Gee and Partners
View archived conference: Hilary Shields, 2026
Holger Kessler
2026
Can ground engineering data be leveraged to benefit all stakeholders?
Atkinsrealis
View archived conference: Holger Kessler, 2026
Jack Wheeler
2026
Are current ground investigation techniques still fit for purpose?
Wheeler Site Investigation
View archived conference: Jack Wheeler, 2026
Judith Nathanail
202620252021
Can ground engineering data be leveraged to benefit all stakeholders?
LQM
View archived conference: Judith Nathanail, 2026AI: Magic, maths, friend or foe?
Land Quality Management
View archived conference: Judith Nathanail, 2025The future is digital - GeoEnvironmental GIs are the basis for safe, resilient and sustainable circular land use.
LQM
View archived conference: Judith Nathanail, 2021
Julian Lovell
202620252024202320222021
Will sonic drilling ever replace traditional drilling methods?
Equipe Group & Sonic Drilling Research Project
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2026Welcome to Geotechnica 2025 Day 1
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2025Is this the death of trial pitting?
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2025Welcome to Geotechnica 2024
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2024Welcome to Geotechnica 2023
Equipe Group
View programme: Julian Lovell, 2023Effective procurement of ground investigation
Equipe Group
View programme: Julian Lovell, 2023App Revolution: Enhancing Efficiency, Accuracy & Insights in the Geo Sectors
Equipe Group
View programme: Julian Lovell, 2023Introduction
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2022Introduction to Geotechnica 2022
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2022Sampling and Sample Quality
Equipe Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2022Introduction to Geotechnica 2021
AGS and Procurement of GI Steering Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2021Procurement of Ground Investigation – Third Edition Revision
Yellow Book’ Third Edition Revision Working Group
View archived conference: Julian Lovell, 2021
Lee Jordan
2026
What might the Pandora’s box of AI contain?
Arup
View archived conference: Lee Jordan, 2026
Liz Withington
2026202420222021
Are current ground investigation techniques still fit for purpose?
AGS Safety Working Group
View archived conference: Liz Withington, 2026Challenging the norm - introducing day two at Geotechnica 2024
CC Ground Investigations
View archived conference: Liz Withington, 2024Introduction - Developing the Ground Model.
CC Ground Investigations
View archived conference: Liz Withington, 2022Introduction to Early Career Geopractitioners
CC Ground Investigations
View archived conference: Liz Withington, 2021
Massimo Sacchetto
2026
Keynote address
Independent geotechnical engineer and entrepreneur
View archived conference: Massimo Sacchetto, 2026
Neil Chadwick
20262022
Evolving toward a digital ground model
SoilCloud & Digital Geotechnical
View archived conference: Neil Chadwick, 2026Data Management Report
AGS
View archived conference: Neil Chadwick, 2022
Nick Sartain
20262018
Standard penetration tests in clays derived from weathered Jurassic mudstones in central England.
Arup
View archived conference: Nick Sartain, 2026HS2 Ground Investigations - Review of progress and look to the future
HS2 Ltd
View archived conference: Nick Sartain, 2018
Nigel Pickering
2026
What is the point of British Standards?
Buro Happold
View archived conference: Nigel Pickering, 2026
Paul Nathanail
202620232021
If AI was a sandwich filling, would you feed it to your kids?
LQM
View archived conference: Paul Nathanail, 2026PFAS
LQM
View programme: Paul Nathanail, 2023The future is digital - GeoEnvironmental GIs are the basis for safe, resilient and sustainable circular land use.
GHD
View archived conference: Paul Nathanail, 2021
Rutger van Goethem
20262019
Are current ground investigation techniques still fit for purpose?
Royal Eijkelkamp
View archived conference: Rutger van Goethem, 2026Innovations in sonic sampling and testing
Eijkelkamp SonicSampDrill BV
View archived conference: Rutger van Goethem, 2019
Simon Baxter
2026
Can ground engineering data be leveraged to benefit all stakeholders?
Soil Engineering Geoservices
View archived conference: Simon Baxter, 2026
Stuart Hardy
2026
What is the point of British Standards?
Arup & B/526/8
View archived conference: Stuart Hardy, 2026
Tarryn Chalmers
2026
Can we still trust the good old SPT?
Tony Gee and Partners
View archived conference: Tarryn Chalmers, 2026
Tomasz Daktera
2026
Evolving toward a digital ground model
SoilCloud
View archived conference: Tomasz Daktera, 2026
Vicky Corcoran
2026
Can ground engineering data be leveraged to benefit all stakeholders?
Atkinsrealis
View archived conference: Vicky Corcoran, 2026
Andrew O'Donovan
2025
Hinkley Point C
BAM
View archived conference: Andrew O'Donovan, 2025
Ben Gilson
202520192018
The Future of Geotechnics: Technology innovations shaping tomorrow's infrastructure
ARUP
View archived conference: Ben Gilson, 2025Data driven decision making – the role of visualisation
Arup
View archived conference: Ben Gilson, 2019Understanding the ground - from empiricism and learning by failure to artificial intelligence. Where are we, and where should we be heading?
Arup
View archived conference: Ben Gilson, 2018
Cedric Allenou
2025
Lower Thames Crossing Ground Investigations 2017-2021
COWI
View archived conference: Cedric Allenou, 2025
Dinesh Patel
2025
From the Impossible to the Audacious – unlocking the secrets of designing and constructing a 5-level basement under Claridge’s Hotel
Arup
View archived conference: Dinesh Patel, 2025
Pooneh Shah Malekpoor
2025
Rethinking Boreholes: Comparing Sonic and Traditional Drilling Techniques
Leeds Beckett University
View archived conference: Pooneh Shah Malekpoor, 2025
Rob Lewis
2025
Rethinking Boreholes: Comparing Sonic and Traditional Drilling Techniques
GeoEnviro Solutions
View archived conference: Rob Lewis, 2025
Sam Holder
2025
Engineering Talent Pipelines: How AI is Reinventing Recruitment from the Ground Up
Fielders Geotechnics
View archived conference: Sam Holder, 2025
Sarah Trinder
2025
Geotechnical excellence at HS2
HS2
View archived conference: Sarah Trinder, 2025
Ebenezer Adenmosun
2024
GFUMP – Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme
Geofirma
View archived conference: Ebenezer Adenmosun, 2024
Geraint Williams
20242022
Six Steps to improve your use of analytical testing
ALS Global
View archived conference: Geraint Williams, 2024Good practice in environmental sampling
ALS
View archived conference: Geraint Williams, 2022
Joe Hobbs
2024
Six Steps to improve your use of Cone Penetration Testing
Lankelma
View archived conference: Joe Hobbs, 2024
John Holt
2024
Six Steps to improve your use of pressuremeters
In Situ Site Investigation
View archived conference: John Holt, 2024
Jonathan Thomas
2024
Six Steps to improve your use of geophysics
TerraDat
View archived conference: Jonathan Thomas, 2024
Katherine Evans
2024
Rebels, punks, and pirates - How the heck do you keep them safe?
Bold as Brass
View archived conference: Katherine Evans, 2024
Luisa Hendry
2024
Why is it important to promote the subject of geology on social media?
Story Contracting
View archived conference: Luisa Hendry, 2024
Mark Toye
2024
Ground Investigations: How do we improve?
British Drilling Association
View archived conference: Mark Toye, 2024
Martin Griffin
2024
Neurodiversity - the gneiss, the tuff and the schist!
GHD
View archived conference: Martin Griffin, 2024
Peter Reading
20242021
The ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation
PRGC
View archived conference: Peter Reading, 2024Introduction to Early Career Geopractitioners
PRGC
View archived conference: Peter Reading, 2021
Terry Stafford
2024
Six Steps to improve your use of geotechnical laboratory testing
i2 Analytical
View archived conference: Terry Stafford, 2024
Tim Clegg
2024
Six steps to improve your instrumentation and monitoring
Geosense
View archived conference: Tim Clegg, 2024
Andrew Bond
2023
Getting ready for the 2nd Generation Eurocodes
Geocentrix Ltd & B526
View programme: Andrew Bond, 2023
Chris Morrison
2023
Progressions within Instrumentation & Monitoring
Geosense
View programme: Chris Morrison, 2023
James Codd
2023
Panel discussion
AECOM
View programme: James Codd, 2023
Lucy Ford
2023
UKGEOS
AECOM
View programme: Lucy Ford, 2023
Mike Spence
2023
UKGEOS
British Geological Survey
View programme: Mike Spence, 2023
Neil Parry
202320212017
Panel discussion
Geotechnical Engineering
View programme: Neil Parry, 2023NEC Conditions of Contract for Ground Investigation
Geotechnical Engineering
View archived conference: Neil Parry, 2021NEC Contract Panel Session and Discussion
Geotechnical Engineering
View archived conference: Neil Parry, 2021AGS/BDA Task Force – Spotlight on the Industry
Geotechnical Engineering Ltd
View archived conference: Neil Parry, 2017
Philip Smith
2023
Panel discussion
Geotechnical Consulting Group
View programme: Philip Smith, 2023
Sean Leach
2023
UKGEOS
Marriott Geotechnical Drilling
View programme: Sean Leach, 2023
Steve Forster
2023
Asbestos Risk – Are you keeping your staff safe?
Remedia Group
View programme: Steve Forster, 2023
Steve Wilson
20232022
Vapour sampling
The Environmental Protection Group
View programme: Steve Wilson, 2023CL:AIRE Good Practice for Risk Assessment for Coal Mine Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Group Limited
View archived conference: Steve Wilson, 2022
Thamer Yacoub
2023
3D Numerical Modelling in the Geotechnical Industry
Rocscience
View programme: Thamer Yacoub, 2023
William Bond
2023
Latest Developments in CPT Equipment Including SonicCPT
Royal Eijkelkamp
View programme: William Bond, 2023
Alex Dent
2022
Geotechnical Report
AGS
View archived conference: Alex Dent, 2022
Alex Lee
2022
Contaminated Land Report
AGS
View archived conference: Alex Lee, 2022
Andrew Ridley
20222019
Instrumentation and Monitoring Working Group Report
Geotechnical Observations
View programme: Andrew Ridley, 2022Implications and update on the new Instrumentation and Monitoring Standards.
Geotechnical Observations
View archived conference: Andrew Ridley, 2019
Basil Ogunmakin
2022
Ground Improvement – Key design considerations & lesson learnt
Coffey Geotechnics
View archived conference: Basil Ogunmakin, 2022
Daniele Fornelli
2022
Risks without instrumentation and monitoring
Geotechnical Observations
View archived conference: Daniele Fornelli, 2022
David Petley
2022
Landslides and Climate Change: a Rapidly Evolving Geoenvironmental Challenge
The University of Sheffield
View archived conference: David Petley, 2022
Eric Downey
2022
Choosing the right tool.
Structural Soils
View archived conference: Eric Downey, 2022
Hugh Mallett
20222021
Essentials of a good desk study
Buro Happold
View archived conference: Hugh Mallett, 2022Essentials of a good desk study
Buro Happold
View archived conference: Hugh Mallett, 2021
James Todd
2022
ALARP in the face of uncertainty, Application of ALARP principals to the management of geotechnical assets
AECOM
View archived conference: James Todd, 2022
James Whitford
20222021
Non-intrusive techniques – Part 2, downhole & cross hole
European Geophysical Services
View programme: James Whitford, 2022Non-intrusive techniques – Part 2, downhole & cross hole
European Geophysical Services
View archived conference: James Whitford, 2021
Jo Strange
2022
Loss Prevention Report
AGS
View archived conference: Jo Strange, 2022
Jon Christie
20222017
AGS - The Benchmark
AECOM
View archived conference: Jon Christie, 2022Current and future occupational health and safety considerations for the industry
BAM Ritchies
View archived conference: Jon Christie, 2017
Mark Hudson
2022
Geophysical techniques – Part 3, cavity and confined space surveys
Geoterra
View programme: Mark Hudson, 2022
Michael Salau
2022
When things go wrong: Geoenvironmental Liabilities and Lessons Learnt
Beale & Co
View archived conference: Michael Salau, 2022
Nick Koor
2022
University Geoscience UK initiatives to arrest the decline in students taking degrees in Geoscience
University of Portsmouth (School of the Environment, Geography and Geoscience)
View archived conference: Nick Koor, 2022
Peter Hepton
2022
Planning a Ground Investigation
SOCOTEC
View archived conference: Peter Hepton, 2022
Richard Wilson
2022
National Highways - Raising the Bar
National Highways
View archived conference: Richard Wilson, 2022
Roseanna Bloxham
2022
Safety Report
AGS
View archived conference: Roseanna Bloxham, 2022
Sally Hudson
2022
Opening Address
AGS
View archived conference: Sally Hudson, 2022Closing Summary
AGS
View archived conference: Sally Hudson, 2022
Simon Hughes
2022
Geophysical techniques - Part 1, surface geophysics
TerraDat
View programme: Simon Hughes, 2022
Tom Phillips
20222021
Designing out risk
RPA Safety Services
View archived conference: Tom Phillips, 2022How well do you know your subcontractor?
RPA Safety Services
View archived conference: Tom Phillips, 2022Designing out risk
RPA Safety Services
View archived conference: Tom Phillips, 2021
Vicky Gutteridge
2022
Under Pressure: Talking About Mental Health and Suicide to Create a Safer Workplace
The OLLIE Foundation
View archived conference: Vicky Gutteridge, 2022
Vivien Dent
2022
Business Practice Report
AGS
View archived conference: Vivien Dent, 2022
Will Fardon
2022
Laboratories Report
AGS
View archived conference: Will Fardon, 2022
Zita Mansi
2022
When things go wrong: Geoenvironmental Liabilities and Lessons Learnt
Beale & Co
View archived conference: Zita Mansi, 2022
Chris Vincett
2021
Developing the Ground Model
Hydrock
View archived conference: Chris Vincett, 2021
Edward Cox
2021
Using geophysics to optimise site investigation strategy
Fugro Geoservices
View archived conference: Edward Cox, 2021
Gary Walker
2021
NEC Contract Panel Session and Discussion
Arcadis
View archived conference: Gary Walker, 2021
George Tuckwell
20212019
Reducing the risk of damage to buried services – PAS 128 explained
RSK
View archived conference: George Tuckwell, 2021Buried services: mapping, avoidance and safety critical decisions (and what PAS128 has contributed)
RSK
View archived conference: George Tuckwell, 2019
John Nolan
2021
Keynote – Influencing Government and Procuring for Value and the Value Toolkit
CIC and Past Chair of IStructE
View archived conference: John Nolan, 2021
John Powell
2021
Sample Quality – Class 1 is it really the holy grail or just good practice?
GEOLABS
View archived conference: John Powell, 2021
Jon Rayner
2021
A safety first approach
AECOM
View archived conference: Jon Rayner, 2021
Jonathan Gammon
2021
Risks without instrumentation and monitoring
Geotechnical Observations
View archived conference: Jonathan Gammon, 2021
Len Threadgold
2021
Site Investigation - Choosing appropriate strategies, structures and techniques
Geotechnics
View archived conference: Len Threadgold, 2021
Luke Deamer
2021
Setting the scene for decarbonisation
Keller and University of Surrey
View archived conference: Luke Deamer, 2021
Patrick Cox
2021
ECI and addressing the designer/contractor interface.
AECOM
View archived conference: Patrick Cox, 2021
Paul McMann
2021
The BDA Audit: Updates and Benefits
British Drilling Association
View archived conference: Paul McMann, 2021
Richard Patterson
2021
NEC Contract Panel Session and Discussion
Mott MacDonald
View archived conference: Richard Patterson, 2021
Ross Priday
2021
Human Factors – sharing best practice across safety critical industries
Kura Human Factors
View archived conference: Ross Priday, 2021
Sam Lord
2021
Assessment and control of risk to those working on asbestos contaminated land
HSE
View archived conference: Sam Lord, 2021
Stuart Norman
2021
Decarbonisation in action
Keltbray
View archived conference: Stuart Norman, 2021
Derek Egan
2019
The Provision of Ground Information for the Design of Piles in London Clay – A Review of Current Practice
Remedy Geotechnics
View archived conference: Derek Egan, 2019
Jonathan Miles
2019
The use of in situ profiling tools to delineate subsurface contamination plumes
Arcadis
View archived conference: Jonathan Miles, 2019
Paul Whitehead
2019
Highways England - Health and Safety Best Practice
Highways England
View archived conference: Paul Whitehead, 2019
Philip Wilson
2019
Geotechnical Failures - why we have to do better
WILGEO Ltd
View archived conference: Philip Wilson, 2019
Francesc Mirada
2018
Paradigm Shift - Digital Revolution and Geotechnical Asset Management
Arup
View archived conference: Francesc Mirada, 2018
Gemma Sheils
2018
Foundation Reuse - Hidden Potential and New Approaches
Buro Happold
View archived conference: Gemma Sheils, 2018
Giannis Kallika
2018
The 21st Century Geotechnical Engineer
Aecom
View archived conference: Giannis Kallika, 2018
Jane Collins
2018
Geotechnics of major infrastructure – a practitioner's view
Arup
View archived conference: Jane Collins, 2018
Tom Dijkstra
2018
iSMART Project - Understanding Earthwork Material across UK Highways
Loughborough University & iSMART Project
View archived conference: Tom Dijkstra, 2018
Adam Branson
2017
AGS/BDA Task Force – Spotlight on the Industry
CGL
View archived conference: Adam Branson, 2017
Adam Latimer
2017
As trial pitting has significant risks relating to working at height, buried services, asbestos – How will it remain a cost-effective investigation method? - Discuss
Ian Farmer Associates
View archived conference: Adam Latimer, 2017
David Jones
2017
Feedback from United Utilities CP Working Party
United Utilities
View archived conference: David Jones, 2017
John Bussey
2017
Introducing the new Drilling MPQC NVQ - L2 Diploma in Drilling Operations
MP Awards
View archived conference: John Bussey, 2017
John Underwood
2017
Managing HSE's expectations and what happens if it goes wrong?
HSE Construction Sector Safety Team
View archived conference: John Underwood, 2017
Ken Marsh
2017
AGS/BDA Task Force – Spotlight on the Industry
Ian Farmer Associates
View archived conference: Ken Marsh, 2017
Martin Brocklesby
2017
AGS/BDA Task Force – Spotlight on the Industry
Geotechnical Engineering Ltd
View archived conference: Martin Brocklesby, 2017
Matthew Baldwin
2017
Standards –who needs them? With particular reference to BS EN ISO 22475-1
Soil Engineering Geoservices
View archived conference: Matthew Baldwin, 2017
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