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2017 Geotechnical Data Management Awards – Entries Open – Keynetix

July 25, 2017 rockman Comments Off

GeoPrac.net sponsor Keynetix hosts the Keynetix User Conference each year, and one of the unique things about it is their Geotechnical Data Management Awards. They celebrate their users that solve challenging geotechnical problems through better management […]

Golder Associates Global President and CEO - Dr. Hisham Mahmoud

Golder Associates CEO Shares on Industry and Challenges During Downturns

July 21, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Golder Associates Global President and CEO, Dr. Hisham Mahmoud, recently gave a keynote address at the EA 2017 Summit in London. He shared candidly about the challenges faced by Golder since he took the reins […]

Geotechnical BIM Can Lead to Better Engineering

The wider benefits of geotechnical BIM

July 21, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Using BIM can save geotechnical specialists tens of thousands of dollars a year but these savings can pale into insignificance, when compared with the additional costs that can arise if a ground-related problem is discovered […]

Video Shows Sinkhole Swallowing Florida Homes

July 21, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The more than 200-foot wide and 50-foot deep sinkhole that swallowed homes is far from the state’s first. Source: Video Shows Sinkhole Swallowing Florida Homes

Randy’s 333 Charity Water Campaign to celebrate GeoPrac.net’s 10th Anniversary

July 13, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Most of us have no idea what it’s like to be thirsty. We have plenty of water to drink — even the water in our toilets is clean! But many people around the world don’t […]

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GeoPrac.net Launches New Website

July 13, 2017 rockman Comments Off

I am pleased to announce the re-launch of GeoPrac.net, with a new layout and faster load times, all optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices! This has been a major undertaking, migrating from one content […]

Terracon Expands New York Resources with Dente Acquisition

July 13, 2017 rockman Comments Off

OLATHE, Kan., July 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Terracon is excited to announce its acquisition of Dente Engineering, located in the Albany, N.Y., area. Dente is a privately owned firm founded in 1993 providing geotechnical, geohydrologic, and construction materials […]