Tag "IGS UK"
UK Chapter Launches Education Videos
The UK Chapter of the IGS is due to roll out a set of short geosynthetic ‘explainer’ films for engineering students. Aimed at undergraduates in civil engineering courses, the series
Hong Kong Landfills Webinar
Discover the challenges involved in lining some of the world’s largest landfills at a talk hosted by the UK Chapter of the IGS next week. John Cowland, who introduced the
Raising The Bar On Geotextile Specification
The intricacies of geotextile specifications were discussed at a recent IGS UK Chapter webinar. Speaker Ian Fraser, IGS Treasurer and Technical Director at TCS-Geotechnics, asked ‘Are you specifying and using
Get The Inside Track At Rail Webinar
The many benefits of using geosynthetics in rail applications will be explored at a webinar on February 23, 2021. Peter Stevens, Applications Development Manager for Terram Geosynthetics, will present ‘Keeping
New Chair For UK Chapter
Members of the UK Chapter of the IGS met virtually for their annual meeting and appointed a new chairperson. Former vice-chair Patricia Guerra-Escobar took over from Andrew Belton, who had
IGS UK Smashes Stereotypes In Soil Structures
Assumptions on the limited types and finishes of reinforced soil structures (RSS) were challenged during a lively webinar. The online event was jointly organized by the UK Chapter of the
IGS UK Golf Day Goes To The Wire
IGS UK Chapter members enjoyed a thrilling finale to their annual golf day. After a close, competitive contest, Drew McCartney of Tensar and event organizer Andy Cracknell (pictured, of NAUE
UK Chapter Symposium Postponed
The UK Chapter’s two-day conference exploring geosynthetics in Containment Engineering and Brownfield Remediation has been moved to next year. The disruption caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic prevents organizers going
Speaker Line-Up Announced for UK Chapter Symposium
An impressive array of industry experts and international speakers will inspire and inform delegates at the IGS UK Chapter’s 6th symposium on May 12 and 13 this year. Organizers have
IGS Chapter Focus: United Kingdom
Invitational lectures, technical symposiums and annual golf days are just some of the activities organized by the thriving UK chapter of the IGS. Formed in 1987 as the third national
