Author Archives: Nia Kajastie

As the construction industry navigates a period of uncertainty, there are glimmers of optimism in the energy sector, writes GE editor Nia Kajastie.

Ciria has partnered with RSK Geosciences to prepare guidance on the management of geo-environmental and geotechnical risk in land development arising from climate change and extreme weather events.

The Engineering Group of the Geological Society (Eggs) has announced Arup chartered senior geologist Jordan Weddepohl as the winner of the 27th Glossop Award.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has published the results of a 40-year project collecting chemical data from UK topsoil, with the full set now freely accessible on the UK Soil Observatory web portal.

Taylor Woodrow business unit director Yvonne Ainsworth has been recognised with the 2024 John Mitchell Award for her contributions to geotechnical engineering.

National Highways and contractor Volker Fitzpatrick have kicked off preparatory activities for the £210M upgrade of the M3 and A34 junction, with subcontractors shortlisted for works packages.

The Coal Authority has awarded Kier a contract to design and construct a new mine water treatment scheme at Thorpe Hesley, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Bentley Systems’ subsurface software company Seequent has announced a significant update to its 3D earth modelling and analysis tool, Leapfrog, to addresses the increasing complexity of geoscience projects.

Microtunnelling will soon get underway on United Utilities’ £110M Bolton wastewater treatment works upgrade to improve water quality in the River Irwell.

High Seeped 2 London tunnels team Skanska Costain Strabag Joint Venture bags funding from Innovate UK’s £3.2M pot for trialling repurposed London Clay as an alternative to carbon-intensive Portland cement.