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.

Registration is now open for the 2027 GBA Annual Conference, April 14-17 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This year’s theme, ALL IN: Uncompromising Commitment to the Geoprofessions, is both a mindset and a challenge. Going all in means making the de...

Nov 9, 2026

GBA has published Case History #119: Shake, Rattle, Heads Might Roll, a look at how one member firm navigated construction vibration concerns between two adjacent development projects while providing services to both project teams. The situation invo...

Nov 2, 2026

GBA is excited to announce the keynote speakers for our 2027 Annual Conference: ALL IN, Uncompromising Commitment to the geoprofessions. These presenters will bring attendees fresh perspectives on high-performing teams, leadership in the age of artif...

Oct 26, 2026

Every geoprofessional eventually learns the same lesson: projects rarely fail because of a single dramatic mistake. More often, problems arise when assumptions go unchallenged, warning signs are overlooked, or professionals work beyond their areas of...

Oct 22, 2026

GBA believes in the power of peer connections to drive personal, professional, and company growth. The GBA Peer Group program connects individuals from different companies with similar roles, providing an invaluable platform for knowledge sharing, pr...

Oct 20, 2026

  As geoprofessional firms adopt new technology, many face an increasingly important decision: Should they develop their own software tools or invest in established commercial platforms? GBA’s next Knowledge Sharing Webinar will help firm lead...

Sep 30, 2026

A new episode of the GBA Podcast Case History series examines a dispute that escalated from a routine construction project into a high-stakes legal battle over expert testimony, standards of care, and professional credibility. In an episode exploring...

Sep 29, 2026

As summer winds down in North America, the importance of heat safety does not disappear. Many geoprofessionals continue working outdoors during warm fall conditions, while indoor environments such as laboratories, warehouses, equipment facilities, an...

Sep 23, 2026

GBA is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Photo and Video Contest, which challenged participants to capture what it means to be ALL IN: Uncompromising Commitment to the Geoprofessions. This year’s entries showcased the expertise, teamwork, s...

Sep 16, 2026

  The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) is seeking experienced geoprofessionals to serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) for our Geoprofessional Career Ascent Program (GCAP). GCAP is a professional development pathway that helps geopro...

Sep 16, 2026