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SUMMARY:Build vs. Buy: Navigating Software Strategy in Geoprofessional Practice
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the GBA Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series: free online learning opportunities for geoprofessionals that directly connect them with our industry partners who are creating impactful technology to elevate the industry. \nProgramming and software development have long played a role in geoprofessional practice\, but the available options continue to expand. Today\, firms can use everything from scripts and low-code platforms to APIs\, custom applications\, and AI-enabled “vibe coding.” \nWith more options comes an important strategic question: Should your organization build its own software tools or invest in commercial solutions? \nJoin GBA and Seequent on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time for a practical discussion of the benefits\, trade-offs\, and potential consequences of each approach. \nPresenters Mark Skinner\, CEng MICE\, CITP MBCS\, and Carl Grice will examine the technical and cultural factors that encourage firms to develop their own tools. They will also discuss the often-overlooked risks and costs associated with self-built software\, including security\, compliance\, maintainability\, access\, transparency\, quality assurance\, privacy\, and return on investment. \nThe session will conclude with a look at how connected\, extensible commercial platforms can support innovation and competitive advantage without preventing organizations from developing workflows that meet their specific needs. \nAttendees will:\n• Explore the geoprofessional mindset and common development techniques that drive custom software creation.\n• Better understand the benefits\, costs\, and trade-offs associated with in-house programming and software development.\n• Learn how integrating and extending established software platforms can accelerate innovation and support competitive advantage. \nPresenters\nMark Skinner\, CEng MICE\, CITP MBCS\, leads the Seequent Product Management team responsible for its geotechnical information management software\, including gINT\, HoleBase\, and OpenGround. Before moving into product management\, he spent 15 years as a consulting geotechnical engineer in the United Kingdom\, Australia\, and New Zealand. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer in the United Kingdom and a Chartered IT Professional with the British Computer Society. \nCarl Grice is a Senior Director at Seequent and leads the software-development teams that build and maintain Seequent’s subsurface information management products\, including gINT\, HoleBase\, OpenGround\, MX Deposit\, and Imago. He has more than 20 years of experience building and supporting software for the subsurface. \nThis webinar is free and open to GBA members and nonmembers. Attendees will earn 0.5 professional development hours.
URL:https://www.geoprofessional.org/event/webinar-build-vs-buy-software-strategy/
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SUMMARY:Embark Class #6 Begins
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the start of Embark Class #6\, the first of ten weekly sessions in the first-level class of GBA’s Geoprofessional Career Ascent Program (GCAP). Designed for early-career geoprofessionals\, Embark helps participants develop the consulting\, communication\, business\, and professional skills needed to accelerate their growth and contribute more effectively to their firms. The class runs from October 1 through December 17\, 2026. \nGBA is also currently accepting nominations for Embark Class #7\, which will run January 14 through March 18\, 2027. Learn more about the program and submit a nomination HERE.
URL:https://www.geoprofessional.org/event/embark-6-begins/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From Static Reports to Spatial Insights with Geotechnical and GIS Integration
DESCRIPTION:The GBA Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series returns for 2026 with timely presentations designed to help geoprofessionals stay informed about emerging trends\, technologies\, and business challenges affecting the industry. \n\nFrom Static Reports to Spatial Insights with Geotechnical and GIS Integration \nOn September 24\, join Esri Product Manager Michael Davidson\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, for a practical discussion about integrating geotechnical and GIS workflows to improve collaboration\, data accessibility\, and project decision-making. \nSubsurface information is among the most valuable\, yet fragmented data used on transportation and infrastructure projects. Geotechnical engineers\, GIS analysts\, project managers\, and owners often work from disconnected systems and static reports\, limiting the value of subsurface information throughout a project’s lifecycle. \nUsing a linear infrastructure case study\, Michael will demonstrate how geotechnical and GIS professionals can work together to organize\, analyze\, and visualize borehole data in a spatial environment. Attendees will see how enriched 3D visualizations can transform disconnected datasets into actionable insights that support design\, construction\, and risk-informed decision-making. \nKey Takeaways\n• Connect geotechnical and GIS workflows to create a shared understanding of subsurface conditions.\n• Move beyond static reports with spatially enabled subsurface analysis.\n• Turn borehole data into actionable 3D insights that reduce project risk. \n \nPresenter \nMichael Davidson\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\nProduct Manager\, Esri \nMichael Davidson is an Esri Product Manager focused on advancing interoperability across GIS\, CAD\, and BIM technologies\, including ArcGIS for AutoCAD. He brings more than 10 years of experience in civil engineering software development\, with previous work in bridge BIM technologies and geostatistics. Michael holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.
URL:https://www.geoprofessional.org/event/ksws-static-to-spatial/
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SUMMARY:Ascend Class #2 Begins
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the start of Ascend Class #2\, the first of 12 weekly sessions in the second-level class of GBA’s Geoprofessional Career Ascent Program (GCAP). Designed for emerging managers\, project managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, Ascend helps participants strengthen their leadership\, communication\, delegation\, coaching\, and management skills as they take on increasing responsibility within their firms. The class runs from September 22 through December 15\, 2026. \nGBA is also currently accepting nominations for Ascend Class #3\, which will run January 5 through March 30\, 2027. Learn more about the program and submit a nomination HERE.
URL:https://www.geoprofessional.org/event/ascend-2-begins/
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