The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to be support the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) recently launched Roadmap for Change initiative, a new digital resource to promote industry best…
The second meeting of the Federation of Piling Specialists’ (FPS) Early Career Group was held Thursday 13th February 2020, at Hamilton House, in London, and like the first was thoroughly…
Apprenticeship Degree in Geotechnical Engineering - Level 7
I recently wrote an article emphasising the importance of the ground engineering industry to the future of UK PLC. Part of my message was our need to see ourselves as…
As I am sure you are aware the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has decided to establish an Early Career Group, to look at two main subject areas: 1. to…
Occupational Health and Wellbeing – A Charter for Success?
Figures from various health-related organisations suggest that some 40 million working days are lost each year in the UK as a direct result of occupational ill-health. In terms of productivity…
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to be supporting the Ground Engineering Marine Geotechnics conference, which is being held Thursday, 26th March 2020 at Inmarsat, London, where the…
There is a lot of emerging talent within the piling and geotechnical sector and of this talent pool, many are destined to achieve senior positions with management and leadership responsibilities.…
The 2019 Federation of Piling Specialists’ (FPS) Annual Awards, held on Friday 25th October, at the 5-star Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel, were a great success, with the evening hosted…
Technology Skills for the Future of the Geotechnical Industry
Geotechnical engineering is a fascinating and rewarding industry to be a part of. Although a ‘niche’ activity when compared to the overall size of the UK construction and civil engineering…