The Young Geotechnical Professional (YGP) group are in the process of developing Geotechnical Engineering – Basics posters which are created by YGPs for YGPs. The idea behind these posters is to ‘bridge the gap’ between university assessment style theory and operating in industry general practice….
The latest issue of the IAEG Electronic Newsletter 2021 Issue No.3 can be downloaded HERE
At the Christchurch City Council, our work is the city that surrounds us. When you join our team, your work’s results and success are evident in every facet of city life. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city that…
The YGP group extending an invitation to fellow YGP’s to assist in the production of Geotechnical Engineering – Basics Posters. The idea of these posters is to provide a summary of how we typically perform 80% of the most common Geotechnical engineering calculations. Please email…
Our AGM will take place online on 27 September 2021, and this year we will be considering the following items: Confirming the minutes of the 2020 AGM Receiving the Chair’s report Receiving the Treasurer’s report Confirming the appointment of the new Management Committee (details in…
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE The New Zealand Geotechnical Society wishes to recognise and encourage student participation in the fields of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology. The 2021 Student Presentation Awards will be a Poster Competition and is open to all students. Posters…
In August we announced the results of our NZGS election, and this new committee is due to be ratified at our AGM on 27 September (please make sure you’ve registered!). One of the successful candidates was John Scott, a long-time supporter of the NZGS management…
We are delighted to report that NZGS committee member Sally Hargraves has been appointed to the foundations working group of the committee that will revise NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings. Committee participation provides the opportunity to develop nationally accepted standards through a process of draft preparation,…
When you join the Christchurch City Council, you’ll be getting involved first-hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities, and the environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you’ll find many opportunities to develop and progress your…
Our members may be interested in the new regular spot for Michelle Grant, President of SESOC, on RNZ nights. You can listen to the first episode here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018808971/engineering-in-an-earthquake-zone We’ll keep this post updated with future episodes.
