1. science
2. engineering

AGS MEMBERS’ DAY
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Royal Geographical Society
1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
PROGRAMME
9:30
Registration
CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION
Seamus Lefroy-Brooks
DATA TRANSFER FORMAT REPORT
Jackie Bland & Steve Walthall
CONTAMINATED LAND REPORT
Neil Parry
IMPROVING THE STANDARDS OF BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Marc Separovic
LOSS PREVENTION REPORT
Hugh Mallett
TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
SAFETY REPORT
Julian Lovell
BUSINESS PRACTICE REPORT
Matthew Baldwin
LABORATORIES REPORT
John Powell
AGS WEBSITE
Ciaran Jennings
AGM
LUNCH
EDUCATING CONSULTANTS ON LABORATORY TESTING
Mike Cohen
GROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HS2
Joe Murphy
DISCUSSION PANEL ON ASBESTOS
Richard Ogden and Members of the Contaminated Land Working Group
16:30
Finish
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
2015 SPONSORS
ESG is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, the Built Environment
and Energy. Our unrivalled range of technical expertise is underpinned by a nationwide network of UKAS accredited laboratories, consultancy support
and field based operations.
www.esg.co.uk
Southern Testing Laboratories are Independent Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Site Investigation Consultants based in Sussex with a regional
office in the Midlands. We own and operate a wide range of conventional, low-disturbance and restricted access drilling and field equipment, and our
geotechnical laboratory offers comprehensive soils, materials and aggregates testing.
www.southerntesting.co.uk
ALS Environmental is a world-class analytical testing company supplying a wide range of expert services to the remediation and investigation markets.
As an organisation ALS can provide you with UKAS and MCERTS accredited laboratory testing, in-field, real-time analysis and OnSite monitoring
including sampling and Environmental Field Chemists.
www.alsenvironmental.co.uk
CGL is a leading edge geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy working at the forefront of the construction industry throughout the UK. We
provide value engineered ground solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
www.cgl-uk.com
Envirolab is a dynamic analytical laboratory with an outstanding track record for delivering analysis on time and competitively. A UKAS accredited
laboratory, Envirolab provide specialist analytical services for a variety of organic and inorganic analytes in a diverse range of matrices including
contaminated land soil and water samples.
www.envlab.co.uk
Geotechnical Engineering Ltd is the largest independent ground investigation contractor of its kind in the UK. We are a progressive and energetic
company with a renowned and enviable reputation for innovation. With a client base ranging from private individuals to main contractors to large
multidisciplinary Consultants, we work to deliver a quality, unrivalled service to our Clients.
www.geoeng.co.uk
In Situ Site Investigation is a specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation company, which specialises in the use of Cone
Penetration Testing (CPT) techniques and other related pushing technologies. We operate predominantly in the UK but also carryout international
projects in Ireland, the Middle East, Southern Africa and Eastern Europe.
www.insitusi.com
Keynetix are experts in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data Management. Our solutions cover every stage of the Geotechnical data journey
from planning, through site work and reporting to 3D Modelling, BIM and National Archives. As site investigation experts, Keynetix can advise on the
best solutions to meet your needs and requirements.
www.keynetix.com
Soil Engineering Geoservices is an award winning company and one of the largest providers of geotechnical site investigation, drilling & grouting and
geotechnical laboratory services in the UK. The business operates nationally offering both land and marine services from three offices at Leeds,
Cleland in Scotland and Camberley, Surrey.
www.soil-engineering.co.uk
Concept specialises in the geotechnical, geoenvironmental and structural site investigation sector. We were formed some 18 years ago. Since
formation we have grown to occupy a prominent role in our sector. In 2014 Concept were awarded both the prestigious Ground Engineering Award
for the Best Ground Investigation Specialist in the UK and also the ICE London Civil Engineering Award for Greatest Contribution in recognition of the
quality of the service we provide.
www.conceptconsultants.co.uk
Structural Soils Ltd is a national site investigation contractor with over 50 years of experience. We are based in Bristol, with branch offices in
Castleford near Leeds, Hemel Hempstead and Glasgow. The company operates various types of drilling rigs and associated equipment, and can design
ground investigations to suit client requirements.
www.soils.co.uk
Mouchel is an international infrastructure and business services group that helps to transform and sustain essential public services. Our team of
engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers have over thirty years of experience in delivering high quality road, rail, ports, harbours, insurance
and expert witness work‘
www.mouchel.com
NHBC is the UK’s leading independent standard-setting body and provider of warranty and insurance for new homes. Our role is to work with the
house-building industry to raise the standards of new homes and to provide consumer protection for homebuyers.
www.nhbc.co.uk
Incorporating Equipe Training and Equipe Geosolutions, the Equipe Group are at the forefront of the sustained development and growth of the
geotechnical and drilling sectors. Equipe Training offer industry specific Health and Safety training, along with a number of geotechnical and drilling
courses, whilst Equipe Geosolutions provide the industry with new, ground-breaking technologies such as KeyLogbook and SAFER-G.
www.equipegroup.com