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Autodesk Geotechnical Module 2018 Released – Webinar

June 21, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Autodesk Geotechnical Module 2018 Released – Webinar

The latest version of Autodesk’s Geotechnical Module will help engineering companies streamline the production of geotechnical drawings and models. Licensed by Keynetix to Autodesk, the update of the free add-on to AutoCAD Civil 3D includes […]

GBA updates two important legal resources for geoprofessionals
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Two Important Legal Resources Updated

June 21, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Two Important Legal Resources Updated

The GBA has been helping geoprofessional firms deal with the legal realities of our business for nearly 50 years. They have recently updated two important resource documents that address this topic: Limitation-of-Liability Case Index and […]

Managing the Complexities and Uncertainties of Soil Sequences Course
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Unique workshop helps you handle complex soil sequences

June 7, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Unique workshop helps you handle complex soil sequences

Managing the Complexities and Uncertainties of Soil Sequences CourseAsk anyone about what lies beneath their feet and they’ll say it’s a mystery.  Understanding how ancient sediments were deposited are challenging enough, but taking the mystery out of the subsurface for environmental and engineering work can be daunting….even for professionals.

On Sept 12 & 13, geologists, engineers and environmental scientists will be traveling to Exton, PA for an interactive, educational workshop to learn how take the mystery out of the surface.

Bentley Systems and Midwest GeoSciences Group are combing technology and best practices to help professionals apply the geologic principles to ground water and engineering projects during this first-of-its kind workshop.

[Editor] Please read on for the rest of the press release on this practical workshop from GeoPrac.net sponsor, Bentley Systems, the makers of gINT Software. [/Editor]

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GeoPrac welcomes new sponsor – Gintegro!

May 30, 2017 rockman Comments Off on GeoPrac welcomes new sponsor – Gintegro!

GeoPrac is pleased to announce our newest sponsor, Gintegro!  Please check them out and the powerful geotechnical software they distribute, GEO5.  Be sure to let them know how you heard about them! Gintegro is a […]

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Ensuring consistency in geotechnical laboratory operations

May 30, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Ensuring consistency in geotechnical laboratory operations

Laboratory accreditation has become a ‘ticket to the game’ and most geotechnical laboratories will have, or are working towards, accreditation. The key thing an accreditation body is looking for is consistency; in workflows, sample handling, […]

Martin McDermott, P.G., recent hire at Moretrench
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Martin McDermott, P.G. Joins Moretrench

May 18, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Martin McDermott, P.G. Joins Moretrench

Specialty geotechnical contractor Moretrench is pleased to welcome Martin McDermott, P.G., who joins us as a Division Manager for our Geotechnical Group. Mr. McDermott has more than 30 years of geotechnical construction experience, with a […]

Top 500 Design Firms - With a Geo Emphasis
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Geo-companies in ENR’s 2017 Top 500 Design Firms

May 12, 2017 rockman Comments Off on Geo-companies in ENR’s 2017 Top 500 Design Firms

Top 500 Design Firms - With a Geo Emphasis

ENR’s annual top 500 design firms list for 2017 is out. These rankings are based on revenue for design services in the previous calendar year. Last year I extracted a subset of the list to see rankings of firms that are strong in geotechnical / geological related services, so I decided to do it again this year. I included firms that self-identified as geotechnical firms, as well as engineering firms that I know to have a strong geo emphasis. I’m sure there are some that I missed. I also included some of the major A&E firms that provide these types of services. Accordingly, it’s still a bit subjective on who is included. So here is the list of top Geo-Companies of 2017 (along with their change in ranking relative to 2016):

  • 1 – AECOM, Los Angeles, Calif. (No change from 2016)
  • 3 – CH2M, Englewood, Colo. (No change from 2016)
  • 5 – TETRA TECH INC., Pasadena, Calif. (+2)
  • 7 – AMEC FOSTER WHEELER, Atlanta, Ga. (-2)
  • 8 – HDR, Omaha, Neb. (+1)
  • 10 – STANTEC INC., Irvine, Calif. (+8)
  • 13 – ARCADIS NORTH AMERICA/CALLISON RTKL, Highlands Ranch, Colo. (-1)

 [Editor] Click through for the rest of the Geo list! [/Editor]

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