In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Artemis II Completes Lunar Geological Reconnaissance, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcomingcourses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Toulouse Metro TBM makes second breakthrough

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/toulouse-metro-tbm-makes-second-breakthrough/

Updated geological assessment of the Southern North Sea set to underpin future offshore infrastructure development

https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/updated-geological-assessment-of-the-southern-north-sea-set-to-underpin-future-offshore-infrastructure-development/

Low-level airborne survey to map geology and aquifers in Southwest Michigan

https://www.usgs.gov/news/low-level-airborne-survey-map-geology-and-aquifers-southwest-michigan

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Insights from finite element modelling and remote sensing on a potential deep-seated slope deformation in a deglaciated valley in the southern Coast Mountains, British Columbia

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0362

Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Ferrochrome Slag as a Sustainable Foundation Bed Under Rectangular Footings

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03686-6

New soil liquefaction model helps make structures more resilient

https://doi.org/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-14057

Consolidation Performance of Oil Sands Tailings: Data-Driven Insights and Practical Implications for Tailings Landforms Closure and Design

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0299

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Artemis II Completes Lunar Geological Reconnaissance: What It Means for Geotechnical Engineering
https://www.geoengineer.org/news/artemis-ii-completes-lunar-geological-reconnaissance-what-it-means-for-geotechnical-engineering

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Austin Dam failure (Texas)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Dam_(Texas)

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.geocongress.org

· https://www.isfog2026.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.issmge.org

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Madrid Metro extension, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Coastal landslide destabilizes cliffside Chalets in Devon as erosion risks intensify

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/coastal-landslide-destabilizes-cliffside-chalets-in-devon-as-erosion-risks-intensify

T2D tunnelling moves a step closer

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/t2d-tunnelling-moves-a-step-closer/

River DroughtCast: New Machine Learning Tool Forecasts Droughts Up to 90 Days Ahead Nationwide

https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/usgs-releases-new-machine-learning-tool-forecast-droughts-90-days-ahead

Global energy pressures accelerate LNG Canada phase 2 and pipeline expansion plans

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/global-energy-pressures-accelerate-lng-canada-phase-2-and-pipeline-expansion-plans

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Experimental Study on the Bearing Capacity and Failure Mechanism of Suction Anchor in Trenched Seabed under Cyclic Loading

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0584

Behavior of Batter Piles in Sandy Slopes Under Lateral and Seismic Loading

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03693-7

Stability analysis of pile-stabilized slopes with cracks under groundwater level fluctuations

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0651

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Underground works begin on major Madrid Metro extension
https://www.geoengineer.org/news/underground-works-begin-on-major-madrid-metro-extension

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Upper Big Branch Mine disaster (2010)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Big_Branch_mine_disaster

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.gecca2026.org

· https://www.ita-aites.org

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Offshore freshened groundwater, a brief look back at geotechnicalhistory, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Cardiff coastal defence scheme tackles severe erosion and complex ground conditions

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/cardiff-coastal-defence-scheme-tackles-severe-erosion-and-complex-ground-conditions

Updated geological assessment of the Southern North Sea set to underpin future offshore infrastructure development

https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/updated-geological-assessment-of-the-southern-north-sea-set-to-underpin-future-offshore-infrastructure-development/

Tunnelling begins for Madrid’s metro extension

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/tunnelling-begins-for-madrids-metro-extension/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Mechanico-Empirical Model for Thaw Strain of Fine-Grained Soils Considering Soil Type and Applied Load

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0913

Failure Mechanisms of Helical Piles and Evaluation of Capacity Prediction Models

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03664-y

Effects of sample preparation methods on initial sand fabric: X-ray CT exploration

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-1001

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Extensive freshened groundwater confirmed beneath the seabed off New England
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/extensive-freshened-water-confirmed-beneath-the-ocean-floor-off-the-coast-of-new-england-for-the-first-time/

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

1947 Centralia mine disaster
https://www.msha.gov

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.isgsr.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.dfi.org

· https://www.isogevents.com

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Pipejacking TBM projects, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Engineers finish 2,011 piles for Curzon street station foundations

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/engineers-finish-2011-piles-for-curzon-street-station-foundations

Stonehenge Tunnel planning consent revoked

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/stonehenge-tunnel-planning-consent-revoked/

Indonesia’s waste and mining slopes under pressure: Deadly landfill collapse in Bekasi and industrial landslide in Morowali

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/indonesias-waste-and-mining-slopes-under-pressure-deadly-landfill-collapse-in-bekasi-and-industrial-landslide-in-morowali

Deep Fission begins borehole drilling for first-of-a-kind nuclear project

https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/deep-fission-begins-borehole-drilling-for-first-of-a-kind-nuclear-project-20-03-2026/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Effects of Pore Water Pressure on the Stability of Granular Slopes Under SimulatedRainfall

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03630-8

New soil liquefaction model helps make structures more resilient

https://doi.org/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-14057

Scientists solve 12,800-year-old climate mystery hidden in Greenland ice

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044714.htm

One-phase EICP coupled model and suction assisted grouting for ground improvement

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0995

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Why geotechnical investigations define the success of pipejacking TBM projects
Source Link: https://www.geoengineer.org/news/why-geotechnical-investigations-define-the-success-of-pipejacking-tbm-projects

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Penmanshiel Tunnel collapse of 1979

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penmanshiel_Tunnel

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.geocongress.org

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.otcnet.org

· https://www.ntu

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Sinkholes Beneath Urban Ground, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Great Western Highway set to close for ‘at least’ three months following ‘major’ road failure

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/great-western-highway-set-to-close-for-at-least-three-months-following-major-road-failure/news-story/443047f2a5a2e103c4fe16eadd21f3b9

BMC approves empanelment of geotechnical experts to scrutinise foundations of high-rise buildings in Mumbai

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bmc-approves-empanelment-of-geotechnical-experts-to-scrutinise-foundations-of-high-rise-buildings-in-mumbai/articleshow/129284047.cms

Brazilian president opens new road tunnel

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/brazilian-president-opens-new-road-tunnel/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Effect of Consolidation State on Undrained Shear Strength of Marine Structured Soft Clay under Discontinuous Loading Conditions

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-1046

Geotechnical Particle Finite Element Simulation of Vibratory Probe Compaction in Structured Loess

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03679-5

Crack-hydro-deformation analysis of expansive soil: Implications on heave-subsidence response

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0582

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

What causes Sinkholes Beneath Urban Ground

https://www.ngi.no/aktuelt/nar-bakken-plutselig-apner-seg-hva-er-egentlig-et-synkehull/

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org

· https://www.isgsr.org

· https://www.issmge.org

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on ICE warns on UK infrastructure, a brief look back at geotechnicalhistory, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Fatal excavation failure under investigation in Bushwick

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/fatal-excavation-failure-under-investigation-in-bushwick

Volker Ground Engineering starts Berkshire flood defence scheme

https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/volkerground-engineering-starts-berkshire-flood-defence-scheme-06-03-2026/

Japan’s largest offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Kitakyushu

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/japans-largest-offshore-wind-farm-begins-commercial-operation-in-kitakyushu

$668M settlement advances dredging cleanup of Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway

https://www.enr.com/articles/62618-668m-settlement-advances-dredging-cleanup-of-seattles-lower-duwamish-waterway

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Comprehensive Investigation on Mechanical and Breakage Behaviors of Coral Sand under Plane Strain State

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0728

Face Instability Mechanisms of Shield Tunnels in Sand Clay Composite Strata

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03665-x

Deep Cement Mixing in Geotechnical Engineering: Applications, Developments, and Emerging Trends

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03673-x

Uncertainty in cyclic triaxial tests on undrained dense marine sand

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0926

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Success of UK’s huge infrastructure programme hinges on three key improvements, ICE warns
https://www.ice.org.uk/news-views-insights/news/success-of-uks-huge-infrastructure-programme-hinges-on-three-key-improvements-ice-warns

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Oil discovered in Saudi Arabia – Dammam Well No. 7 (1938)
https://www.aramco.com/en/who-we-are/our-history/oil-discovered-in-saudi-arabia

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.icpmg2026.org

· https://www.otcnet.org

· https://www.geoasia2026.org

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Section 122 Tariffs & Construction Cost, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming coursesand seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Furtherdelays for Colombia’s Toyo Tunnel

https://www.globalhighways.com/news/further-delays-colombias-toyo-tunnel

BritishConstruction and Infrastructure Awards open for entrie

https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/news-and-blogs/ice-blog/british-construction-and-infrastructure-awards-open-for-entries

Yourviews wanted – developing a ‘Geothermal energy subsurface data portfolio

https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/your-views-wanted-developing-a-geothermal-energy-subsurface-data-portfolio/

Kan klimagasser bli til stein på land? Norskforskningsprosjekt kan bli paradigmeskifte for lagring av CO2

https://www.ngi.no/aktuelt/kan-klimagasser-bli-til-stein-pa-land/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

MetalCorrosion in the Vadose Zone: Effects of Moisture Cycles and Active EvaporationConditions

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cgj-2026-XXXX

DrainedResidual Strength of Texcoco Clays Under Different Testing Conditions

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-025-03603-3

Pore-WaterPressure Definition for a Levee Stability Analysis https://www.geoengineer.org/news/pore-water-pressure-definition-for-a-levee-stability-analysis

RefinedInterpretation of Plasticity Index of Marine Soft Clays from CPTu Data forOffshore Site Characterization

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cgj-2026-XXXX

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Section122 Tariffs Leave Construction Cost Exposure Largely Intact
https://www.enr.com/articles/section-122-tariffs-leave-construction-cost-exposure-largely-intact

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Kopru Dam failure
https://www.geoengineer.org/on-this-day/02/24

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Eventlinks:

· https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org

· https://www.isfog2026.org

· https://www.groundimprovement2026.com

· https://www.icse-conference.org

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In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Helical piles vs concrete foundations for communicationtowers, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Shanghai Metro works site sealed after sinkhole opens at Qixin Road

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/shanghai-metro-works-site-sealed-after-sinkhole-opens-at-qixin-road

First tunnel excavation completed on Messina-Catania railway

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/first-tunnel-excavation-completed-on-messina-catania-railway/

Coastal path section lost after major landslip at Stonebarrow

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/coastal-path-section-lost-after-major-landslip-at-stonebarrow

Multiple sinkholes trigger emergency in Phillipsburg after dump truck collapse

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/multiple-sinkholes-trigger-emergency-in-phillipsburg-after-dump-truck-collapse

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Strength and stiffness of DSM Columns in Clayey/Sandy Soils: Analytical, Experimental, and Full-scale Field-based Investigations

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cgj-2025-????

Hydro-Mechanical Numerical Analysis of Fault Reactivation Considering Fault-Zone Architecture in Clastic Reservoirs

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03647-z

Artificial intelligence strategy for the U.S. Geological Survey

https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1562

Rock mass grade recognition of TBM tunnel based on multi-feature extraction, compression, and LightGBM

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cgj-2025-

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Helical piles vs concrete foundations for communication towers
https://www.geoengineer.org/news/helical-piles-vs-concrete-foundations-for-communication-towers

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Granduc Mine disaster

https://www.geoengineer.org/on-this-day/02/18

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.geocongress.org

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.ita-aites.org

· https://www.sut.org

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