The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association (BGA). We are the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom. We also perform the role of the Ground Board for the Institution of Civil Engineers, as well as being the UK member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).

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Upcoming Events

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Innovation at the Construction Site….by Engineers in White Coats, Brown Coats, and Hi-Viz PPE

Brian Sharkey of OneBore Tunnelling Ltd will present on Innovation at the Construction Site….by Engineers in White Coats, Brown Coats, and Hi-Viz PPE - this event is part of the BGA Geotechnologist Network

  • 25.03.2024
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • On-line event
  • Event Type: BGA Meeting
BGA Early Career Group Meetings
  • 17.04.2024
  • 18:00 - 20:00
  • Lecture Theatre 201, Skempton Building, Imperial College, South Kensington, London SW7 2BU
  • Event Type: BGA Early Career Group Meetings

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The April 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 15.03.2024

The April 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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Professor Kenichi Soga announced as 63rd Rankine Lecturer

  • 13.03.2024

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is pleased to announce that the 63rd Rankine Lecture will be delivered by Professor Kenichi Soga of the University of Berkeley California.

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On-line viewing Link for 62nd Rankine Lecture

  • 12.03.2024

On-line viewing link for the 62nd Rankine Lecture by Professor Lidija Zdravković of Imperial College London on Geotechnical Engineering for a Sustainable Society

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Advance notice of call for Nominations for the BGA Executive Committee 2024

  • 07.03.2024

The BGA will shortly be calling for nominations for members to stand for election for the BGA Executive Committee

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Call for nominations for ISSMGE TC 207 (Soil-Structure Interaction and Retaining Walls) and TC 208 (Slope Stability)

  • 24.02.2024

Call for nominations for ISSMGE TC 207 (Soil-Structure Interaction and Retaining Walls) and TC 208 (Slope Stability). Deadline 21 March 2024

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Proceedings of the Geo-Resilience 2023 conference are now available on the BGA Members Area

  • 24.02.2024

Proceedings of the Geo-Resilience 2023 conference are now available on the BGA Members Area

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