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Two new episodes in the GBA Podcast Case History series are ready for you to cue up—each one turning a real-world scenario into practical, risk-reducing insight for geoprofessionals and firm leaders. Small Projects Can Create Big Risk…Yet Again, and Again and Again… In the March 3 episode on C...
On March 12, 2026, GBA proudly graduated 24 early-career professionals from Embark (formerly the Early Professional Class)—Level 1 of GBA’s Geoprofessional Career Ascent Program (GCAP) within the GBA Career Continuum. Delivered as a series of live virtual sessions, Embark helps early professiona...
You know the value of your expertise, but you’re often asked to prove it in a few pages of a proposal—while competing against firms willing to slash fees or reduce scope. Too often, the process becomes a balancing act between winning work and protecting profitability. GBA just published a...
It is with sadness that we share the passing of GBA past-President David Lourie, P.E., D.GE, F.GBA (Lourie Consultants), a geoprofessional leader and legend who had a great impact on our organization and the profession. In addition to serving as President in 2009-10, David volunteered extensively wi...
The GBA Ascend Class helps technically strong professionals transition into project, people, and client management through a 12-week, cohort-based live virtual program built by and for geoprofessionals. GBA’s Geoprofessional Career Ascent Program (GCAP) is a structured, four-tier profession...
The GBA Nominating Committee has announced its slate of officers and directors for the May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027 fiscal year. GBA President-Elect and Board Chair-Elect Dan Schaefer, P.E. (Froehling & Roberston) will become President and Chair of the GBA Board of Directors. Those nominated for t...
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 lead efforts to identify, connect with, and onboard n...
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 Washington, D.C. The session will introduce recent advanc...
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, PMP, NACE CIP-2 (SME) and Ryan White, P.E., G.E., F...
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-read for geoprofessional consultants seeking to le...
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 partnership between two leading organizations in the glo...
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 lag behind technical expertise in the first few ye...
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 unmatched expertise in financial and strategic trends sha...
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, the real value lies in the creative, personal touch...
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 seeking to develop or review geotechnical-related ...