BS8006-2 Adoption Underway via SABS TC98/SC06

The process to adopt BS8006-2 through the SABS TC98/SC06 committee is now officially underway. This adoption will provide a robust framework for the design of reinforced soil structures and geosynthetic applications in South Africa, aligning with international best practices.

Further updates on progress and timelines will be shared as the process unfolds.

SAIGE Geotechnical Division presents:

Call for Abstracts: 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC) 2026

Date: September 2026
Venue: To be announced

Young geotechnical professionals under 35 working in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, mining, or civil construction will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC), taking place in September 2026 in the Central Drakensberg.

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