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[ August 23, 2026 ] Living Below an Unstable Alpine Slope Geologic Hazards
[ August 23, 2026 ] Remembering J. Michael Duncan, a Geotechnical Engineering Legend In Memoriam
[ August 16, 2026 ] DFI Webinar to Cover Transmission-Line Structures and Foundation Requirements Available Resources
[ August 16, 2026 ] Upcoming Webinar Looks at Engineering Concerns About Polyurethane Injection Available Resources
[ August 16, 2026 ] RSSeismic Adds Python Scripting and New Site-Response Capabilities Software Updates

New App for Nuclear Gauge Testing

June 27, 2022 rockman Comments Off

Humbolt has released a Nuclear Gauge App to allow you to capture nuclear density gauge test results using your phone. The app works using QR codes generated on the Humboldt EZ-2 Nuclear Gauge. You can […]

A-Game Webinar: Step into the Contractor’s Boots

June 20, 2022 rockman Comments Off

The FHWA is starting up its 2022 A-Game webinar series. Their first is coming up on June 22, 2022. Hear directly from four contractors on the “asks,” risks, and decisions they face when preparing bids […]

Keller announces recent staffing changes in North America

June 20, 2022 rockman Comments Off

Hanover, MD, June 16, 2022 — Keller announces new branch and area managers in North America. Ray Franz was promoted to Area Manager of Northern California. With over 30 years of experience in geotechnical consulting and specialty […]

GBA 2022 Photo Contest

June 3, 2022 rockman Comments Off

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 […]

In Memoriam: Phil Gerhart, Founder of Gerhart Cole

June 3, 2022 rockman Comments Off

Utah-based geotechnical firm Gerhart Cole announced last week the passing of its founder, Phil Gerhart. By all accounts, Phil was a special human being and an excellent geotechnical engineer. My condolences go to his family, […]

WSP Acquires Wood E&I Business

June 1, 2022 rockman Comments Off

WSP has entered into an agreement to acquire the Environment & Infrastructure business (“E&I”) of John Wood Group plc. (Wood). The Wood E&I group consists of approximately 6,000 experts in 10 countries, that originated from […]

GEO5 2022 Updates - Slope Stability Water Flow Module

GEO5 Updates Including Water Flow Module

June 1, 2022 rockman Comments Off

The latest updates to the GEO5 suite of geotechnical software include a new module, Slope Stability – Water Flow that allows the determination of the pore pressures in the slope by using steady-state or transient groundwater seepage […]

Webinars: Migrating your Geotechnical Data Management to OpenGround

May 24, 2022 rockman Comments Off

Bentley is hosting two webinars this week on the migration path to OpenGround, their geotechnical data management platform. The first webinar is today, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 (so hurry and sign up) at 11:00 AM […]

DFI Rumble: Foundation Designer vs. Foundation Installer

May 11, 2022 rockman Comments Off

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) has a new video / podcast series called DFI’s Rumble where they pit two representatives from the foundation industry who are typically on the oposite side of a project contract […]

Private equity firm Blackstone acquires stake in Geosyntec

Blackstone Energy Partners Announces Majority Investment in Geosyntec

May 11, 2022 rockman Comments Off

NEW YORK & BOCA RATON, Fla – May 10, 2022 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Blackstone Energy Partners (“Blackstone”) has agreed to make a majority investment in Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (“Geosyntec”). Geosyntec is […]