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Title | AGS Annual Conference 2019 |
Organiser | Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists |
Location | National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham |
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The AGS are pleased to announce that their inaugural Annual Conference is taking place on Wednesday 3rd April at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. Formally known as Members’ Day, this full day seminar will focus on the work and achievements of the AGS and see expert speakers present on geotechnical and geoenvironmental topics and summarise lessons learnt. Please see working event programme below: Between a rock and hard place: communicating geoscience to dissonant and wary publics: Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication and Director, Sustainable Earth Institute at University of Plymouth Emerging challenges with new and old contaminants: Phil Crowcroft, Technical Fellow at ERM Reducing uncertainty – the quest for representative sample: Chris Swainston, Principal Environmental Engineer at Soils and Mike Plimmer, Technical Director at Geotechnical and Environmental Associates Delivering geotechnical value in a multi-disciplinary environment: Patrick Cox, Director Major Projects at AECOM
• Practical Asbestos Ground Investigations: James Macfarlane, Technical Director (Asbestos) at Hydrock • Who Owns Data? The Legal Considerations of Transfer of AGS Data: Jackie Bland, IT Manager at Geotechnics, David Entwisle, Senior Engineering Geologist at BGS, Steve Walthall and Hugh Mallet, Technical Director at BuroHappold Engineering. A small presentation will also be provided by each AGS Working Group Leader. A limited number of delegates per AGS member company may attend the conference free of charge. The number of complimentary tickets provided are dependent on the number of practitioners in your company*, (please see Table 1 on page 2 of the registration form). Additional tickets may be purchased for £60 (plus VAT) per AGS Member. To confirm your attendance please complete the below registration and return it to ags@ags.org.uk before Friday 22nd March 2019. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. AGS Annual Conference registration form EVENT SPONSORS Envirolab provides laboratory services spanning a broad organic and inorganic portfolio. Our reputation for excellence is built on continually providing our clients with reliable results delivered on time and within budget. Our UKAS and MCERTS accreditations guarantee our commitment to quality. Celebrating their 10th year as a leading ground investigation contractor and consultancy in the UK, Land Science are working on many different geotechnical and geo-environmental projects for a diverse range of clients. Quantum Geotechnical, based in South Wales and South West England, working nationwide, provides a comprehensive service across the ground investigation, geotechnical contracting and geotechnical consultancy sectors. We have a specialist fleet of multi-purpose drilling rigs, a UKAS accredited in-house laboratory and a team of experienced and chartered engineers and geologists. AmbiSense is a technology company operating in the environmental sector. We build machine learning models utilizing field deployable sensor technologies and contextual data sources to simplify, automate and improve the delivery of environmental risk assessment. Through real-time sensor platforms, we generate unique insights into a multitude of industrial and environmental processes. NHBC is the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes. NHBC sets standards for its registered house builders and works to improve the construction quality of the homes they build. NHBC is a non-profit distributing organisation with no shareholders that dedicates resources and technical expertise to support the industry in raising the standards of new homes. Lankelma specialise in high-quality cone penetration testing (CPT), delivering ground investigations and providing engineering consultancy for construction projects. We have an extensive fleet of CPT equipment, operated by experienced staff, which can be mobilised anywhere in the world. www.lankelma.com Fugro is the leading international provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions with expertise extending from pre-construction site investigation to measurement, monitoring and testing throughout the asset life. Our experts acquire and analyse geo-data and provide insight and advice helping you achieve your budget, programme and quality objectives. Equipe offer a vast array of services; their expertise ranges from specialist geotechnical health and safety training for on-site staff, to developing innovations that will make your life easier and your workflow smoother. Their strategic partnerships with industry experts, health and safety specialists and software developers means their catalogue of services is unparalleled in the geotechnical sector. Landmark Information specialises in data and technology to help land, property and environmental professionals calculate, manage and reduce potential risks. It does this by providing a range of market-leading desktop reports, digital mapping and consultancy services to support organisations in a range of areas including flood risk management and climate change adaptation reporting. Derwentside Environmental Testing Services offer a range of analytical services for the environmental, construction, waste, fuel and engineering industries, and are accredited to ISO 17025 and MCERTS for soils and waters. DETS also have a team of six vans and drivers to facilitate sample collection, and an online reporting system to enable data access 24/7. RAW is a market leading remediation contractor, specialising in recent and historical contamination issues, determining contaminant fate, transport and impact to building structures, groundwater, surface waters and soils / materials. RAW undertakes design and implementation of diverse, cost-effective remediation solutions, offering an innovative approach and extensive experience. https://www.raw-group.com/ With over 50 years of experience, Soil Engineering are one of the country’s foremost Ground Investigation and Specialist Grouting Contractors. The comprehensive in-house geotechnical laboratory, continually updated plant fleet, and ongoing investment in training and staff development, allow Soil Engineering to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for any geotechnical project, throughout the UK. Concept is an award-winning geotechnical specialist operating from regional offices thought-out the UK. Our in depth understanding of project design requirements allow us to assist our Clients in the planning, procurement, completion and interpretation of all aspects of the site investigation work; be that geotechnical, environmental or structural. Formed in 2012, Causeway, a GI contractor has expanded quickly to employing around 100 staff members, with a fleet of over 60 vehicles operating across Ireland and Great Britain. Our core values and integrity have remained unchanged throughout this time, with our primary goal being customer satisfaction for each and every contract. In Situ Site Investigation is a multi-national specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation company, which specialises in the use of Cone Penetration Testing techniques including seismic, shear vane, video cone, pressuremeter, magnetometer, MiHpt & MOSTAP sampling. Our specialised rigs enable us to work in most locations including railways, marine, brownfield sites, river slopes & mountainous terrain. Geoterra are geospatial engineers and consultant chartered land surveyors who specialise in above and below ground geo-referenced surveys. REMAINING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE (AGS Member Rate: £400/ Non-Member Rate: £480) Prices exclude VAT. For further information on the event and sponsorship opportunities contact Caroline Kratz on 0208 658 8212 or email ags@ags.org.uk |
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