The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) is a non-profit making trade association established to improve the profile and 
quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The membership comprises UK organisations and individuals having a common interest in the business 
of site investigation, geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and other related disciplines. 
Membership by subscription is at three levels: Associate Member Firm, Affiliate Member Firm or Personal Member.   
The aims and objectives of the AGS include: promotion of good professional practice ; facilitating close liaison between all geotechnical and geoenvironmental 
organisations; representing the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry; represent and uphold Member's interests; publishing guidelines on good 
practice and on ethical and professional matters; encouraging quality management systems; assisting and influencing decision making within Client organisations. 
   
Meetings and seminars are held each year in various parts of the country and a series of publications have been issued. In addition, a Newsletter is distributed 
six times a year to key individuals within organisations across all sectors of the industry to publicise the work and progress of the AGS and its working parties 
and to present informed articles and commentaries on topical issues or events.   
The latest announcements are posted on the website and can be received electronically by by registering your Email address on the website.