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GBA is excited to introduce the keynote speakers for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place April 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event celebrates “Geoprofessional Vibrancy, Impact, and Professionalism,” and invites industry leaders to explore how collaboration, innovation, and excelle...
Mentorship is more than a tradition in the geoprofessions—it’s a strategic lever for growth, innovation, and resilience. And as the industry evolves, so too does the role of the mentor. Today’s leaders are asking: “What is my role as a mentor?” This article shares the findings from GBA’s...
A new GBA Business Brief distills the collective wisdom, strategic insights, and actionable recommendations generated by industry leaders and subject matter experts at the 2025 Crystal Ball Workshop (CBW). This year’s CBW explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation can address the dua...
The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) proudly announces the graduation of the latest Early Professional Class (EPC) on September 25, 2025. This is a significant milestone for a cohort of early-career professionals who have completed a multi-session program designed to launch their careers i...
GBA has released an updated version of its widely used resource, Best Practices for Establishing a Mentoring Program in Your Firm, offering fresh insights and expanded guidance. This comprehensive document is essential reading for firm leaders, HR professionals, and mentors seeking to enhance employ...
GBA is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Photo Contest, which showcased the vibrancy, impact, and professionalism that define our field. This year, we received nearly 70 entries from GBA member firm employees, each capturing the dynamic work, meaningful outcomes, and high standards that driv...
GBA is now accepting nominations for upcoming Early Professional Classes (EPC), part of the Career Continuum Program. The EPC is designed to lay the foundation for successful geoprofessional careers by introducing early-career staff to key consulting fundamentals. Each EPC cohort will include...
In a new episode of the GBA Podcast Case History series, hosts Elizabeth Brown, P.E. (JLT Consultants) and Abi Corbett (SME) unpack the lessons of GBA Case History #107, where a supervisor’s failure to recognize and act on implied mental health disclosures led to costly legal consequences. This ca...
The next installment of the GBA Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series takes place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET with “Understanding Ground Risk: It All Starts with the Data.” This free webinar is part of GBA’s ongoing commitment to fostering knowledge exchange between our members and t...
The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) is pleased to announce the addition of Kelley Versteegh to the staff in the role of Events Director. Kelley has already contributed to the planning, logistics, and execution of the GBA Crystal Ball Workshop in June 2025 and will continue to do so for ...
As summer winds down and the academic year approaches, geoprofessional firms are preparing for a seasonal shift of their own: onboarding recent graduates. But while diplomas may be freshly printed, many firms are encountering a familiar challenge: entry-level geoprofessionals who are academically qu...
GBA is proud to announce the release of our newest member resource: Best Practices for Crane Pad and Working Platform Design and Inspection to address a high-risk, high-impact area of geotechnical and construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) practice. There has recently been increased ...
GBA offers a robust library of resources to elevate your practice, reduce liability, and support business growth. You can search our extensive resource library by keyword (try it now) or sort through categories by publication type. All the downloadable publications are free to GBA members; ma...
The next GBA Knowledge Sharing Webinar is on July 31 at 2 p.m. ET. The GBA Knowledge Sharing Webinar events are a series of free online learning opportunities for GBA members that directly connect them with our industry partners who are creating impactful technology to elevate the geoprofes...
The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) is launching our next Emerging Leaders Program in 2025. Space is limited and the nomination period closes on August 31, 2025. The Emerging Leaders Program provides future leaders of GBA member firms with tools, knowledge, and experiences designed...