Geoprofessional Business Association

The Fall Leadership Summit is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network with geoprofessionals from across North America. Contribute to Association success in 2024-2025, as well as your individual success and that of your firm and the geoprofessional industry as a whole. GBA member firm employees can learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gzX6xwXZ. #leadership #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #volunteer #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #geoprofessions #engineering #geology #professionalengineer

GBA Legal Affairs Committee Chair Aaron Mann is presenting on an important topic at next week's GeoMontreal 2024, the annual gathering of The Canadian Geotechnical Society / La Société canadienne de géotechnique and the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists. Mr. Mann will present on cognitive bias and ethical decision-making in engineering. Don't miss it! Make sure to say hello to GBA Executive Director Joel Carson while you're there. GBA is a proud partner organization of The Canadian Geotechnical Society / La Société canadienne de géotechnique. #ethics #engineering #cognitivebias #geoprofessional #geoprofessions #geomontreal2024

See all the headlines in this week's NEWSlog, a geoprofessional industry newsletter you can read every two weeks even if you're not a GBA member. Read it today at: https://lnkd.in/gW8bp428. We've also got member news from NV5, VHB, Building & Earth, Kiewit, and Kleinfelder.

GBA is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to the prestigious GBA Council of Fellows: https://lnkd.in/guTGYunj. Please join us in congratulating these industry leaders on their appointments! Tom Blackburn | Frank Pita | Terence Scanlan | Leo Titus Jr., P.E. | Michael Yost These geoprofessionals are outstanding examples of the breadth of expertise and level of commitment to risk management, business optimization, and professional development that GBA members display across the board. We are proud to recognize them and their contributions to our organization and to elevating geoprofessional value by providing leadership, knowledge, and resources. #industryleaders #geoprofessionals #riskmanagement #engineering #legalaffairs #geoprofession #geoprofessions #leadership #aec #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment

Summer is coming to a close and we start thinking about cooler weather and shorter days. We can also start thinking about all the great things happening at GBA this fall and winter! Hear all about it as GBA Executive Director Joel Carson brings you an information-packed video to make your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful. #newvideo #newresources #engineering #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #leadership #upcomingevents

Wishing our U.S. geoprofessionals a Happy Labor Day today!

The 2024 GBA Photo Contest is CLOSING SOON! Show off your projects, clients, and job sites for a chance to win prizes. The theme is “A Day in the Life of a Geoprofessional.” Share your images with us so we can share what we do with the world! The deadline is August 31.  𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐓 https://lnkd.in/gZ6pt73q. #photcontest #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #engineering #consultant #geology #sustainability #environment #photography #safety #safeworkingpractices #geotechnical #comet #materialstesting #construction

In the spirit of elevating geoprofessional value, acting as trusted advisors, and holding health, safety, and welfare paramount, we have made three important mine tailings resources available for the first time to everyone at NO COST, regardless of GBA membership. These documents will guide mine owners, regulators, and practitioners toward a more efficient and safer approach to designing and maintaining mine tailings dams. Learn more and download the resources at https://lnkd.in/gWCCyk_K. #minetailingsdams #damsafety #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #geoprofessions #publicsafety #mineowners #mining #designreport #engineering #bestpractices #consulting #engineerofrecord #tailingsdams #geotechnicalengineering #geotech #safety #tailingsstorage

We've got merger and acquisition news from leading engineering firms, resources for safer mine tailings dams, and alternatives to ownership to retain great employees. See all the headlines in this week's NEWSlog at https://lnkd.in/gj73u_Xe. In this issue, we have news from GBA member firms Gannett Fleming, WSP, Verdantas, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc., and Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. #minesafety #tailingsdams #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #employees #employeeretention #hr #merger #acquisition

GBA’s Fall Leadership Summit is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network with geoprofessionals from across North America! Engage in meaningful discussions, connect with your peers, and gain valuable knowledge as you shape the future of GBA. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gXwNRXji. #upcomingevent #geoprofessional #geoprofessionals #bizdev #leadership #collaborate #network #networkingopportunity #conference