Current Issues

The Ground Forum has successfully lobbied to keep Ground Engineers on the Government’s Shortage of Occupations list. The Migration and Advisory Committee (MAC) issued a report in February 2013 on the full review of the recommended shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland, a sunset clause and the creative occupations. On 20 August 2012 the Minister for Immigration commissioned …

5th October 2016

Brexit has wide ranging implications for the Ground Engineering sector. These range from the potential economic impact of Brexit if we see either an economic downturn or a fall off in infrastructural investment. It also brings uncertainty to the employment situation for companies working in the ground engineering sector. Many will employee EU nationals whose working rights will need to be …

The Ground Forum wants to ensure that the full range of geotechnical engineering specialisms are available to graduates and post graduates for study. Our interest also extends to the sources of funding to support these specialisms Earlier in 2016 the Ground Forum successfully lobbied with other industry voices for the continuation of Birmingham University’s Hydrology degree programme. We also welcomed …

The below advice and guidance is correct as of 5th January 2021. This list will be updated as further guidance is published. The current advice from the Government is to: Hands – wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds. Face – wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you …

3rd April 2020