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Each summer the GBA Board of Directors meet to conduct Association business, identify opportunities to advance strategic objectives, and collaborate on ways to elevate the geoprofessions. In July 2023, the Directors met in Asheville, North Carolina for two days of meetings in the bea...
GBA Business Practices Committee Attracting top-flight, entry level talent remains a key objective of most GBA Member Firms. An effective internship program can play an important role in achieving that objective. GBA’s Business Practices Committee has updated these guidelines to help firms develop...
William S. “Bill” Zoino, P.E. passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Bill was a geoprofessional industry leader, GBA past-President (1981-1982), and co-founder of GZA GeoEnvironmental. Of his time in GBA leadership, Bill said, “GZA owes a lot to GBA for the many years of most valuable service...
By: Victor “Vic” R. Donald, P.E., Senior Consultant (Terracon) I have strong Southern roots that spread across three states – Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. My family was in a new place every two or three years, due to my dad’s job at a natural gas pipeline company. That kind...
Multimedia Delivery Committee Thorough field reporting and regular briefings safeguard geotechnical teams from project setbacks and liabilities. While field notes can help inform decisions and keep everyone on the same proverbial page, they also serve as a fail-safe in the event of worker absence, e...
Elevate your career, your firm, and the geoprofessions by attending the GBA Fall Conference. You can also honor the Fall Conference theme of Elevating Geoprofessional Value by signing the Geoprofessional Value Accord. REGISTER FOR THE FALL CONFERENCE TODAY HERE The value of the geoprofessio...
Creative Signing Bonuses Joel G. Carson, Executive Director I had a geotechnical engineer colleague that was a huge fan of muscle cars. Her dream was to own a 1968 Chevy Camaro. As we all know, highly skilled geotechnical engineers with 8-12 years of consulting experience are very hard to find and e...
By Bob Rabeler, PE, past Chair of GBA Peer Review Committee (1998–2002), completed more than 30 GBA Peer Reviews over the past 25 years In October 1999, Engineering News-Record lauded GBA’s Peer Review as one of the 125 most innovative construction industry developments of the prior 125 years. P...
Registration is now open for GBA’s Fall Conference, an online event broadcast live from the GBA studio October 17-19, 2023. Make your plans to join other geoprofessionals from the comfort of your own workspace – no travel required – for premier educational sessions and sensational speakers. Ne...
GBA provides hundreds of highly effective resources developed to satisfy the unique needs of geoprofessionals, giving members essential tools for achieving success. However, we also know that it can be overwhelming to sort through them all. To help, we have compiled a list of the top 10 GBA...
Creating Structure: A Journey of Lifelong Learning, Growth, and Leadership By: Elizabeth Clarke, Founder & President (Structure Groups) I had the best time as a kid growing up. My childhood was brimming with music and activities that ignited my curiosity, made possible by the unwavering support ...
GBA Annual Report Issued GBA’s Annual Report was prepared to report progress and highlight key accomplishments of the Association during the fiscal year 2022-2023. It is intended to keep all members current with significant accomplishments of the Board, Committees and all the volunteers that suppo...
The agenda for our Fall Conference broadcast event has been finalized and you don’t want to miss this exclusive geoprofessional industry event. The theme for the conference is “Elevate Geoprofessional Value: Advancing the Value of Our Businesses and Our Chosen Profession,” which suppo...
Multimedia Delivery Committee Site safety isn’t black and white for geoprofessionals. In the newest edition of the GBA Podcast Audio Education Series, hosts Tiffany Vorhies (SME) and Ryan White (PBS Engineering + Environmental) reflect on the wise words of Charlie Terrain as they explore ...
I am honored to be the next GBA President. This is a wonderful organization with more than 50 years of history. Many individuals have held this presidential role, and they have each made their unique mark to further GBA’s mission and purpose. I am hopeful to live up to their example, and to leave ...