GBA News

Read the latest GBA news here. GBA frequently offers new resources, issues new publications, and announces new events. Check back here often for the latest updates on these and more from GBA.

GBA is proud to announce the graduation of the third cohort of the Early Professional Class (EPC)—a milestone that marks not only the achievements of these early-career professionals but also the continued growth and impact of GBA’s commitment to...

Dec 19, 2025

Case Histories are among the most popular resources in the GBA library, offering real-world lessons in risk management, technical practice, and professional responsibility. Here are the top 10 most-downloaded case histories of 2025—each one a must-...

Dec 19, 2025

On December 16, 2025, the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) and the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) celebrated a milestone moment: the signing of a formal Terms of Reference (ToR) that launches a new partne...

Dec 17, 2025

GBA’s Early Professional Class (EPC) is the first offering in our Career Continuum—a sequenced set of development experiences that grow geoprofessionals from early career through leadership. EPC addresses the professional competencies that often ...

Dec 15, 2025

End-of-year burnout is real. Geoprofessional project managers (PMs) face mounting pressures as they balance technical responsibilities with non-technical tasks. These can quickly consume valuable time and energy, risking burnout and undermining proj...

Dec 9, 2025

GBA is pleased to announce that Rebecca Zofnass, Managing Partner at the Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG), will deliver a keynote address on Friday, April 24 at the 2026 GBA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Rebecca brings unmatch...

Dec 2, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, geoprofessional firms are presented with a unique opportunity to reflect on their workplace culture, show appreciation, and strengthen team bonds. While festive gatherings and year-end celebrations are traditional, t...

Nov 25, 2025

GBA’s Geotechnical Business Committee has developed a new resource, now available free to employees of GBA member firms: Some General Guidelines for Geotechnical Specifications. This publication is designed as a starting point for GBA member firms ...

Nov 19, 2025

GBA is pleased to announce the participants of the sixth Emerging Leaders cohort – a select group of rising geoprofessionals from GBA member firms across North America who are poised to shape the future of the industry: Andrew Bolton, P.E. (SME)...

Nov 19, 2025

The 2025 GBA Fall Leadership Summit, November 12-14, brought together geoprofessional leaders from across North America for three days of collaboration, learning, networking, and strategic planning in Denver, Colorado. With a packed agenda, ...

Nov 18, 2025