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News, announcements, policy updates, spotlighted websites, software updates and other info that may be of interest to practicing geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists, hydrogeologists and related professions.

Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) - Then and Now, courtesy of Pile.com
Comings and Goings

100th Newsletter of Pile Dynamics!

December 16, 2021 rockman Comments Off on 100th Newsletter of Pile Dynamics!

The folks at Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI) produce a monthly newsletter that is always full of great information. This month, they celebrate their 100th edition, you can view it and all past editions at Pile.com. […]

Keller acquires Voges Drilling of New Braunfels, Texas
Press Releases

Keller acquires Voges

December 2, 2021 rockman Comments Off on Keller acquires Voges

Hanover, MD, November 30, 2021 – Keller North America (Keller) announces the acquisition of Voges Drilling Inc., a drilled shaft contractor in New Braunfels, Texas, with over 30 years of experience. Voges will now operate as Keller. Combining their […]

Student networking event
Miscellaneous

20 Things Your Adviser Didn’t Tell you

November 30, 2021 rockman Comments Off on 20 Things Your Adviser Didn’t Tell you

A recent blog post from the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, better known as AEG, gives students and recent grads in geology and geotechnical or geological engineering some great tips. Anyone looking to start […]

GeoPrac.net Calendar of Events for geoprofessionals
Rockman's Ramblings

New GeoPrac.net Feature – Events Calendar!

November 21, 2021 rockman Comments Off on New GeoPrac.net Feature – Events Calendar!

There are so many great conferences, webinars, professional meetings, training courses, and other events for a busy geoprofessional to keep up with. So I decided to create a new Calendar of Events feature at GeoPrac.net! […]

Highway 1 - Tank Hill Underpass
Failures

Major Devastation in BC from Atmospheric River

November 18, 2021 rockman Comments Off on Major Devastation in BC from Atmospheric River

The record-breaking precipitation in BC and the Pacific Northwest causes major destruction to bridges, embankments, roads, and rail corridors. The BC Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure posted some photos today that are quite dramatic. See […]

29th Buchanan Lecture by Dr. Philippe Jeanjean of BP
Available Resources

2021 TAMU Buchanan Lecture Today!

November 12, 2021 rockman Comments Off on 2021 TAMU Buchanan Lecture Today!

The 2021 Buchanan Lecturer is Dr. Philippe Jeanjean who is the Senior Advisor for Geotechnical Engineering at BP America in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jeanjean’s lecture is entitled “Offshore Geotechnics: From Oil & Gas to Renewable […]

Comings and Goings

Bentley 2021 YII Geotechnical Award Finalists

November 4, 2021 rockman Comments Off on Bentley 2021 YII Geotechnical Award Finalists

Every year Bentley celebrates the best in the construction industry with the Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards. The finalists in the geotechnical category have been announced, and project videos are scheduled to launch very soon. […]

Thatcher Foundations
Comings and Goings

Thatcher Foundations Celebrates 75 Years

November 3, 2021 rockman Comments Off on Thatcher Foundations Celebrates 75 Years

The Chicago skyline and waterfront have been shaped with the help of deep foundations from Thatcher Foundations. The geotechnical construction company was started in 1946 by Harry Thatcher, a World War II Veteran of the […]