Ground Engineering highlights essential events scheduled for March 2025, covering a range of topics from tidal energy discussions to sustainability and construction law seminars. The 63rd Rankine Lecture is a key highlight, alongside panels promoting female participation in engineering and networking opportunities for early-career professionals.
Ground Engineering provides an overview of key events happening in March 2025 within the geotechnical sector, featuring the prestigious 63rd Rankine Lecture.
March 4: John Sargent Lecture on the Severn tidal power dilemma at the Institution of Civil Engineers in London from 6-7:30pm, discussing tidal energy prospects in the Severn Estuary.
March 5: Women in engineering panel at the Winter Garden Bristol from 5:30-7:30pm, aiming to inspire future female engineers.
March 5: Presentation on efficient capacity analysis of offshore suction caissons at the Institution of Civil Engineers from 6:30-8pm, addressing offshore foundation types.
March 6: Lecture on sustainability frameworks for tunnels from 6-7:30pm at the Institution of Civil Engineers, aimed at clarifying sustainability’s relevance in underground spaces.
March 7: Webinar on creating inclusive workplaces in construction from 11am-12pm, highlighting the need for a zero-tolerance culture.
March 10: Discussion on the Procurement Act 2023’s impact on the construction sector from 6:30-8:30pm at the Institution of Civil Engineers.
March 11: YGG Early Careers Presentation Competition at the University of Leeds from 5:30-7:30pm, where finalists present engineering insights.
March 12: BGA ECG Sustainability Training Session 2 from 5:30-7:30pm in Leeds focusing on sustainable construction strategies.
March 13: Construction law seminar on NEC3 and NEC4 contracts at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, Edinburgh from 8:30-10:30am; aimed at understanding contract law nuances.
March 13: Overview of the A428 Road Improvement Scheme from 5:30-7pm, discussing its benefits for local transport.
March 19: Site visit to HS2’s Wendover Dean Viaduct construction from 9:30am-3pm in Buckinghamshire.
March 19: Tarmac Silvertown Concrete Batching Plant tour from 10am-12:30pm, showcasing concrete production innovations.
March 19: Pre-Rankine seminar in memory of Angus Skinner from 1:15-4:30pm at Imperial College London, leading to the Rankine Lecture.
March 19: 63rd Rankine Lecture from 5:30-7:30pm at Imperial College, featuring Kenichi Soga discussing geotechnical insights using sensing data.
March 19: Networking event post-Rankine Lecture from 7-10pm for early-career professionals at Imperial College.
March 20: Insights into a civil engineering career from 6-8pm at the University of Manchester, covering various engineering specialisations.
March 20: BTS Harding Prize Competition at the Institution of Civil Engineers from 6-7:30pm, featuring presentations on tunnelling topics.
March 20: Webinar on the Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project at 6:30pm about coastal defence improvements.
March 25: Steel Piling Group open meeting in Brighton focusing on carbon reduction in piling techniques.
March 27: Online discussion on the Core Valley Line Transformation from 6-7:15pm, focusing on infrastructure improvements in South-East Wales.
March 28: Presentation on geotechnical challenges in repurposing former coal mines at 7pm online.
Future events include: 1 April BDA webinar, April 7-13 Bauma in Munich, and several conferences up to November 2025.
March 2025 is packed with significant events in the ground engineering sector, including lectures, panel discussions, training sessions, and competitions aimed at promoting sustainability and inclusivity. Key highlights include the 63rd Rankine Lecture and various opportunities for networking and professional development in geotechnical engineering.
Original Source: www.geplus.co.uk