Entries by Geolabs

Explaining Laboratory Proficiency Testing

Geolabs Limited are delighted to be part of the first edition of the AGS magazine. Please read their cover story where John Masters, Director at Geolabs, discussed the importance of laboratory proficiency testing. If you have any questions about the article please email the Geolabs head office.

Our Commitment to Staff Training

As part of Geolabs Limited commitment to staff training and innovation we held a training morning on the 21st November. The session was a good opportunity for staff to gain further insight into some established and newer interesting issues and developments in the Geotechnical world. The morning included the film on the Rissa Landslide, plus […]

We are giving away the first 250 of our revised colour chart.

This fantastic, useful tool, was created by Chris Wallace, Director of Training and Innovation, in 2014. The idea for the chart was derived from Geolabs wanting to ensure that all laboratory staff described the colours, of soils materials, in a unified style. The colours chosen were based on the suggested values given in David Norbury’s, […]

Brave the Shave

Congratulations to Tracy Sturges, lab technician at Geolabs Limited, who has shaved her head to raise money for Macmillan’s, Brave the Shave Campaign. Tracey has raised an amazing £1,250 for this very worthwhile cause. Please visit Tracy’s page to learn more

Soil Description Masterclass

Professor David Norbury and some of the Geolabs attendees of the in-house Soil Description Training Course held at Geolabs Watford’s laboratories yesterday. The course comprised of lectures and discussions plus practical sessions and is part of Geolabs ongoing training planning to keep our staff up-to-date with current trends, techniques and standards in the Geotechnical world

Geolabs welcomes Fred Lau to the team

Please join us in welcoming Fred Lau as a Geologist and Technician with Geolabs Limited. Fred is returning to a career in geotechnics after a short period away from the industry after his return from a distinguished career in geotechnics and civil engineering in Hong Kong. Fred will further support our expanding rocks and soils […]

European Geologist Title Awarded

Congratulations to Moisés Dávila, Geologist with Geolabs Limited, who has been awarded the title of European Geologist (EurGeol). We are delighted to have such a recognition within our team. It further reinforces one of Geolabs’ objectives and commitment to employ staff of the highest calibre and continue with their professional development to provide and maintain […]

Particle Size Indicator (PSI)

Our PSI (Particle Size Indicator) was developed, last year, by Geolabs Limited, in partnership with Professor David Norbury, Professor in Engineering Geology at Sussex University. The Particle Size Indicator makes it easier to assess the sizes of particles in a soil sample on site and in the laboratory. It allows a visual comparison of sands […]

DR JOHN POWELL PRESENTED AT THE 19th ICSMGE IN SEOUL

Dr John Powell, Technical Director of Geolabs Limited, attended the 19th ICSMGE in Seoul last week where he presented the 8th James K Mitchell Honour lecture – In situ testing – Ensuring Quality in Equipment, Operation and Interpretation. The lecture was well received and generated much discussion outside of the plenary session. Hopefully future developments […]

22nd Annual QRA Postgraduate Symposium

Michael Knott, Laboratory Geo-Environmental Engineer, attended the 22nd Annual QRA Postgraduate Symposium held at Royal Holloway, University of London from 11-13th September 2017. Michael presented a talk entitled “What the Quaternary has done for us? An Introduction to Engineering Geology and the Importance of the Quaternary Period.” The aims of the talk were to promote […]