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A new MSc in geotechnical engineering with offshore renewables has been launched at Imperial College London in recognition of the evolving skills need of the international geotechnical engineering industry, write Catherine O'Sullivan, Katerina Tsiampousi, and Ken Vinck.

At the forthcoming GE Sustainability conference, Arup fellow and director Dinesh Patel and geotechnical engineer Chris Brewis will be discussing recent innovative approaches within the foundation reuse at the 76 Upper Ground project in London. Here, they give a preview of their talk.

Tensar and the National Buried Infrastructure Facility recently showcased large-scale testing of a temporary working platform, investigating the stabilising effect of geogrids on a granular subgrade, writes Tensar’s Ben Gorrill.

Fugro’s Önder Yönlü explores the differences in practice between the UK and Turkey, highlighting variations in ground profiles, site investigation methods and regulatory landscapes.

Federation of Piling Specialists sustainability committee member Nirmal Tiwari on sustainable fuel alternatives to standard diesel for construction plant and equipment.

Raison Foster Associates’ Chris Raison discusses ways the new UK National Annex to the second-generation Eurocode FprEN 1997-3:2024 could help clarify pile design requirements.

A new design method for haul roads can help achieve sustainability goals, writes Andrew Lees.

Dimitrios Selemetas on rethinking foundations and moving to a more performance based design for sustainability.

Women are making significant strides in reshaping the ground engineering sector by challenging longstanding stereotypes at all levels. However, the journey is not without its challenges, writes Terra Firma Group’s Paula Grgich.

The Norwegian government has voted to approve the practice of deep seabed mining in its waters. University College London research fellow Xingsen Guo shares his research team's findings on the various engineering geology and environmental challenges associated with the practice.