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If the UK is to meet the government’s ambitious net zero targets for decarbonising the economy by 2050, the drilling industry, as an important part of the ground engineering and geotechnical sector, must play its part, writes Richard Fielden.

Chris Barker highlights the importance of empiricism in geotechnical design.

Richard Fielden strategises on how to transition to a cleaner, greener construction industry.

The British Drilling Association’s Paul McMann wants to normalise discussions around mental health.

Federation of Piling Specialists chair Steve Hadley on taking a multifaceted approach to plugging the specialists skills shortage.

Philip Hines of the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) urges the piling industry to challenge working platform certificates – for the sake of safety.

The debate surrounding women in construction is almost as tired as the age-old “politician in a hard hat” photo opportunity. It should have moved on from photos in shiny new hi-vis and simple sound bites. The recent trend for positive discrimination in promoting women in construction is also not without…

BDA chair Richard Fielden talks about the association’s support of the Ground Forum’s mentoring scheme.

Outgoing Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Early Careers Group (ECG) lead David Major looks back at growing event engagement, fostering new talent and raising the sector's profile.

The British Geotechnical Association Early Career Group (BGA ECG) chair Francesca Waldron aims to promote the group and its committee as a platform for innovative thinking and informed discussion within ground engineering.