ASFE has been a fixture in the geoprofession since its inception in 1969. They are officially changing their name to the Geoprofessional Business Association to more accurately reflect what their role and mission is. [Source: Read more about the name change on the Geoprofessional Business Association site]
Giveaways and Contests
GBA 2022 Photo Contest
The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) announced its annual photo contest. For this year’s contest, they want to know: “How do you depict the day in the life of a Geoprofessional?” Is it field activities? Is […]
Standards and Codes
ASFE: Fighting Back Against Expert Witnesses
The ASFE website has an interesting article on the ethics involved in expert witness testimony. They have been at the forefront of that arena since the publication of Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes, a document endorsed by 37 major organizations. The most interesting part in my mind was how they point out the role of an expert witness is to provide an opinion as to whether the standard of care was followed or not. According to ASFE, many expert witnesses do not do the necessary research to determine what the standard of care is. More…
Available Resources
New Website for Geoprofessional Business Association
Joel Carson, the Executive Director of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA), recently announced the association’s new website. It’s a great tool to deliver the excellent resources and information that the GBA makes available to member […]