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’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

The workplace is rapidly evolving, and geoprofessional firms are navigating unprecedented challenges. The GBA 2026 State of the Workplace Survey, presented in partnership with The Employee Engagement Group (EEG), will help your firm anticipate trends...

Nov 10, 2025

GBA’s Emerging Issues & Trends Committee recently received the following important updates and insights from Terracon’s Eric Wooten, J.D., Government Affairs Lead, Senior Associate, Sustainability & Resiliency Practice Lead, and Senior En...

Oct 28, 2025

GBA is excited to announce the 2026 Woodward L. Vogt Project Excellence Award. This annual honor celebrates member firms whose projects demonstrate the vision of GBA to great accomplishment. The award is a chance to showcase your team’s expertise, ...

Oct 28, 2025

Interview with the “Luckiest Guy on Earth” GBA Executive Director Joel Carson is the featured guest on the latest episode of the GeoHeroes podcast, hosted by GBA past-President Guy Marcozzi, P.E., D.GE, LEED AP BD+C, F.ASCE. In this conversation,...

Oct 16, 2025

GBA invites you to register for our 2026 Annual Conference, April 22-25, in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s theme — Geoprofessional Vibrancy, Impact, and Professionalism — focuses on developing leaders who drive innovation and excellence in our i...

Oct 13, 2025

GBA is excited to spotlight Brock Simmons, an award-winning leadership expert and dynamic facilitator. Brock is GBA’s contracted learning consultant. With over 20 years of experience in course development, facilitation, and executive coaching, Broc...

Oct 13, 2025

To stay competitive, geoprofessional firms must do more than deliver technical excellence—they must foster a culture where creativity and risk-taking are not just tolerated but celebrated. October is National Innovation Month, and as firms enter th...

Oct 10, 2025