The Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) in conjunction with the IAEG will be presenting the 1st Australian Conference on Engineering Geology (ACEG) in July 2025, and has invited NZGS members to partake. The conference will be held in Brisbane, and is open to all geopractitioners and academics…
We’re delighted to report that Fred Baynes, our joint nominee with AGS, was successful in winning the Marcel Arnould Medal. Although Fred is based in Australia, we forgive him this transgression since he will be visiting New Zealand in the near future to deliver his…
The International Association for Engineering Geology (IAEG) Guidelines for the development and application of engineering geological models on projects represent the consensus views of the Commission’s Working Group, and are are freely downloadable from the IAEG Website and the Environment (IAEG) Commission 25.
The International Society for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) has a number of highly prestigious awards which NZGS members should consider. Hans Cloos Medal This medal, awarded biannually, is the senior award presented by IAEG, given to an engineering geologist of outstanding merit in…
Background The New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) is the affiliated organisation in New Zealand of the International Societies representing practitioners in soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology. Full members of the NZGS must be affiliated to at least one of these societies: The NZGS…
MBIE are currently consulting on options to improve the building consent system. This is an important review that aims to modernise the system to provide assurance to building owners and users that building work will be done right first time.Please provide your suggestions to be…
Presented by Misko Cubrinovski 27th June 2023
Ground Anchors: Design and Construction Guideline DRAFT FOR COMMENT
Earthquake Design for Uncertainty SESOC, NZSEE and NZGS are collaborating in a free seminar about Earthquake Design for Uncertainty. This free seminar will provide clarity on what the new 2022 NSHM and MBIE’s Seismic Work Programme means for practicing earthquake engineers. Registration and more information…
GNS Science has released the revised National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). The Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC), the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) and the New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) have collaborated to publish an advisory document giving interim guidance to…
