The Geological Society of London, alongside neighbouring learned societies, has completed the purchase of a 999 year lease for its headquarters at Burlington House, ensuring long-term stability at its “historical home in the heart of London”.
The British Geotechnical Association has revealed the finalists for the 2024 Fleming Award, with presentations scheduled for 3 December.
Richmond Council’s contractor FM Conway and design team are at the forefront of addressing the recent collapse of the Thames towpath between Richmond and Kew in south west London, with ground investigations still ongoing.
Multiplex and Cementation Skanska have started piling works on the Keystone Building at the University of Glasgow, marking the first step in constructing the new educational and research facility.
Network Rail and Volker Fitzpatrick will demobilise from the Fareham cutting site in south east Hampshire next week, following successful completion of further soil nailing for landslide prevention.
A Cowi, Stantec and Mott MacDonald consortium has been appointed by Shetland Islands Council to study ferry and fixed link options, including bridges and tunnels, across the Shetland archipelago, addressing geological and engineering challenges.
An additional £2.5M in government funding has been released for the Eden Project Morecambe eco-attraction in Lancashire, helping advance its design phase, with additional ground investigations expected next year.
Temporary works solutions provider Altrad RMD Kwikform has officially launched its Tubeshor Active Thermal Compensator, designed to manage thermal variances that can affect excavation prop loads.
Consultant Amey, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, continues to progress with design work to fix a failed retaining wall at Union Bridge on the A96 in Keith, Moray.
Geohazard risk specialist Mark Lee will present the 24th Glossop Medal Lecture on landslide risk assessment and the “radical uncertainties” inherent in predicting geohazards.
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