Foundations on expansive soils and application of ‘good ground’ definition
Expansive Soils In the November 2018 update MBIE proposed to revoke Simple House Acceptable Solution SH/AS1. MBIE agreed with feedback Read More
Message from the AGS National Chair
KEY DATES Registration is now open Conference Dates: 3 full days! Monday 1st – 3rd April 2019 Technical Tour: Sunday Read More
EoI – New technical guideline on the design and construction of ground anchors
The NZGS National Management Committee are seeking expressions of interest from all appropriately qualified and experienced members for nomination to Read More
EoI – review and update the Auckland Structural Group publication “Piling Specification”
The Management Committees of SESOC and NZGS wish to commission a panel of experts to review and update the Auckland Structural Group publication Read More
NZGS 2018 Student Poster Awards
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE The New Zealand Geotechnical Society wishes to recognise and encourage student participation in the fields of rock Read More
New job – Associate Professor of Geotechnical Engineering
Auckland University have opened up recruitment for a fantastic new role in their School of Engineering. Find out more on Read More
MBIE Building Code system update
MBIE is implementing a Building Code System update programme on set dates twice a year. The next update – incorporating Read More
MBIE Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods consultation
Since the last Acceptable Solution and Verification Method update, a number of cited Standards have been amended or updated and Read More
Engineering NZ rules review podcast
Helen Davidson, General Manager Legal and Policy recently held a webinar on the Rules Review. She talked in detail about Read More