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[ March 7, 2025 ] Introducing Seequent Evo: Redefining Geoscience Collaboration and Data Management for Faster and Smarter Decision-Making Press Releases
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GEO5 2024 Update Released

June 10, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The geotechnical software program, GEO5, has recently been updated with a host of new features as part of their mid-year 2024 update. This includes a significant update to their Prefab Wall program for modeling modular […]

Rocscience to Honor Harry Poulos

May 1, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Geotechnical software company Rocscience will present Professor Harry Poulos with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2025 Conference in Sydney. The Rocscience International Conference 2025 (RIC2025) will be held April 6-8, 2025 and will be […]

2023 Black’s Beach Landslide Video – EPIC!

April 29, 2024 rockman Comments Off

I recently came across some a fascinating EPIC video that captured a landslide more or less from start to finish, a span of around 6 minutes. The landslide occurred in San Diego County, California at […]

Sixense North America Launches New Website

April 29, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Sixense Northern America, a leading provider of monitoring and asset management services, announces the launch of their new website. The new website reflects Sixense’s dedication to delivering high-quality, real-time monitoring services across the continent. As […]

Schneider in Talks to Acquire Bentley Systems

April 29, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Schneider Electric, a French energy management company, is reported to be in talks to acquire Bentley Systems, the well-know engineering software company worth approximately $16B. Bentley has noted that discussions are at a preliminary stage, […]

Taiwan 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

April 5, 2024 rockman Comments Off

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the island of Taiwan at 8am local time on April 3, 2024. At least 9 people were killed and 900 injured in early numbers, with some people still listed […]

Charles Darwin - What's his connection to geotechnical engineering?

A Darwin Link to Geotechnical Engineering?

March 14, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Everyone knows the name Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection. But did you know he has a connection to the roots of geotechnical engineering? Charles Darwin had some talented children, among […]

ADSC Foundation Drilling Magazine February-March 2024 - Women in Construction

Foundation Drilling Magazine – Women in Construction Edition

March 11, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The February/March issue of ADSC’s Foundation Drilling Magazine is a special edition focusing on women in construction. You NEED to read this magazine. There is a great article from ADSC’s executive director, Peggy Hagerty Duffy, […]

GEO5 2024 Edition

March 11, 2024 rockman Comments Off

In the latest 2024 edition of the GEO5 geotechnical software suite, users can expect an array of enhancements designed to improve functionality, efficiency, and user experience. This package continues to be perhaps the most comprehensive […]

Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual 5th Edition

February 12, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Congratulations to my WSP colleagues in Canada for their role in the preparation of the latest version of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual. The 5th Edition was published in October of 2023. It is certainly […]