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 The innovative zero trim piling technique is currently being used on HS2 worksites near Euston to reduce concrete usage and improve worker health and safety
PILING

HS2 reveals new piling innovation

New piling innovation trialled on HS2 promises cost savings and health benefits for workers

26 May 2021

 In the UK, the Institute of Quarrying is working with its members to provide training and professional qualifications to help make quarries as safe as possible
MINING

Health & safety best practice from the Institute of Quarrying

Health and safety training is an important part of the work done by the Institute of Quarrying

17 May 2021

 An additional training opportunity at this Geotechnica event will be the ‘Early Career Geopractitioner’s Conference’ from Equipe Training
CORE SAMPLING

On-demand geotechnical training

Having adapted to the need for online training Equipe Group is preparing a new physical course

12 May 2021

 The BDA Audit satisfies British Standards, the UK Specification for Ground investigation and Construction Design and Management Regulations
GROUNDWATER

Catching the right training

Looking at the very 'British' flavour of the British Drilling Association's approach to training

29 April 2021

 Through the use of e-learning packages, such as those provided by New Leaf Technologies, the remote locations of mining sites is no longer a barrier to effective health and safety training for employees
MINING

Tighter budgets drives need for smarter training

New Leaf Technologies is bringing health and safety training to remote South African miners

26 April 2021

  William Stobbs Esh Construction’s director of Health and Safety Quality and Environment discusses the importance of talking openly about mental health issues
VIEWPOINT

Why it's important for workers to talk more

William Stobbs says speaking about mental health is the best way to alleviate your anxiety

03 February 2021

 Balfour Beatty, in collaboration with construction workforce technology specialists MSite, has adopted an innovative mobile phone application to improve the health and safety of employees
INFRASTRUCTURE

Balfour Beatty collaborates with MSite to digitise workforce safety

Bluetooth app being rolled out by Balfour Beatty in order to improve on-site employee safety

05 January 2021

 Central Piling has quarterly safety workshops with all staff to discuss best practice procedures, which provides space for the raising of concerns and the development of new ideas away from the pressures of the working environment
VIEWPOINT

Safety culture take off

What safety lessons can the construction industry learn from the aviation sector

20 October 2020

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.