Join the BGA at the IGS UK Symposium 2026: Brownfield Development
Sustainable remediation of brownfields using modern technologies Thursday 22nd October 2026 at the National Brownfield Institute, Wolverhampton, UK Join leading practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and development stakeholders for a dynamic one‑day symposium exploring how geosynthetics can help meet the challenges of brownfield redevelopment. This event will showcase successful projects, share best practice, and spark collaborations that turn underused, […]
2026 Annual General Meeting
The British Geomembrane Association has announced the election of its new officers, marking the start of another important chapter for the organisation as it continues its work supporting high standards and professional competence across the geomembrane and containment sector. At the Association’s recent Annual General Meeting, members elected a new leadership team to guide the […]
Coming Soon – Specialist Applied-Skills Programme (SAP) for new ground gas entrants!
The BGA is working collaboratively with the Property Care Association to produce a Gas Membrane Specialist Applied-Skills Programme. The BGA is drafting the content for the programme and it will delivered at the PCA’s training venue. Watch this space for further details!
GEO Expo 2025 -17 and 18 September
📍 Visit the British Geomembrane Association at Stand K36Join us at GEO Expo 2025 – the UK’s leading event for Geotechnical Engineering & Operations – on 17–18 September at the GEO Pavilion.Whether you’re a contractor, or a geomembrane specialist, this is your chance to discover how The British Geomembrane Association Council is supporting the industry.👉 […]
Mr Derek Mitchell
It is with sadness that we have heard of the death of one of our founding members and early officers of the BGA Mr Derek Mitchell, who will be known to some of the older members was a trail blazer in the early days of the BGA, championing the technician accreditation scheme. Whilst he has […]
CE Marking Update (2nd September 2024)
Rushanara Ali – Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Building Safety and Homelessness Construction products are a pivotal part of the housing and infrastructure supply chain and make up 13% of the United Kingdom’s (UK) entire manufacturing base by turnover. Ensuring continuing supply of products is critical to delivering house building targets and wider infrastructure […]
Members’ Meeting September 3rd 2024
We are pleased to invite all BGA members to our next Members’ meeting on September 3rd. Contact the Secretariat to reserve a place.
In Memoriam Andy Knight
The BGA are saddened to receive news that Andy Knight of TWI has finally lost his battle with cancer. As some will know he has been unwell for some while. Many within the containment sector of BGA will remember Andy for his extensive involvement in the development of the syllabus for the BGA’s technician qualifications […]
AGM – Board Officers elected
We are pleased to announce that the following members were elected as Board Officers at the recent BGA AGM:From left to right:Simon Scott – General SecretaryMathew Spiller – ChairmanPeter Atchison – TreasurerPeter Henderson – Vice Chairman
Ground Gas: Scotland
A free to attend Specialist conference is being held to discuss the management of ground gas risk during construction.Best practice talks, networking etc. – not to be missed!Date: 10th OctoberTime: 9am – 4pmLocation: Stirling Court Hotel, Scotland Who Should Attend?Local authorities, engineers, architects, and contractors promoting land redevelopment andregeneration will find the conference invaluable. For […]