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 pleased to welcome Nikki Scalia to the team as Business Development Manager. Drawing on her background as a geotechnical engineer, Nikki will help grow GBA’s membership by engaging directly with geoprofessionals and their firms. She will lea...

Jan 7, 2026

Matt Van Rensler, P.E., MBA (Sanborn, Head, & Associates Inc.), chair of GBA’s Business Practices Committee, will represent GBA as a panelist at an AI-themed workshop during the 2026 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washing...

Jan 6, 2026

As the year draws to a close, GBA is excited to present a brand-new take on a favorite holiday tradition: the “12 Days of GBA”! In this special series from the GBA Podcast, hosts, producers, and GBA Multimedia Committee members Tiffany Vorhies, P...

Dec 23, 2025

As the holiday season arrives and many of us hit the road or take to the skies, GBA is excited to share three new episodes in the GBA Podcast Case History series—perfect listening for your travels! These episodes offer valuable lessons, practical i...

Dec 22, 2025

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