British Geotechnical Association
The BGA is the UK's main association for geotechnical engineers, organising key events annually.
- Date
- 21 January 2025
- Time
- 18:30 - 20:00 GMT
- Location
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Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street Westminster London, SW1P 3AA United Kingdom
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John Mitchell lecture 2025: The importance of the 6 Ps in geotechnical engineering
https://ice.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/john-mitchell-lecture-2025
Institution of Civil Engineers, London
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This year’s event will be presented by the 2024 John Mitchell Award winner, Yvonne Ainsworth, business unit director at Taylor Woodrow, who will share the secrets of successful geotechnical engineering.
The lecture will unveil hidden secrets by exploring a framework of six powerful Ps. The talk investigates how these often-overlooked elements can dramatically influence project outcomes, from conception to completion. The 6 Ps have been established over the course of two decades but are not those that people typically assume.
The John Mitchell Award is presented annually by the ICE, based on a nomination from the BGA, for significant contributions in the field of geotechnical engineering. The award was instituted in 2008 in memory of the prominent geotechnical engineer John Mitchell of Arup, who was killed while observing piling works at a central London site in 1990.
Venue
Institution of Civil EngineersOne Great George StreetWestminsterLondonSW1P 3AA
Programme
18:00 - 18:30
Registration and refreshments
[Registration starts at 18:00 for anyone attending in person. For those joining online, we recommend that you log into the platform at 18:15 to test the connection.]
18:30 - 18:35
Welcome by Dr Andrew Ridley, chair, British Geotechnical Association
18:35 - 19:20
Keynote address by Yvonne Ainsworth, business unit director, Taylor Woodrow
19:20 - 19:50
Q&A session
19:45 - 19:50
Closing remarks by Dr Andrew Ridley
19:50
Event close for online participants
19:50 - 21:30
Networking reception
21:30
Event close
Speakers
Dr Andrew Ridley
Geotechnical Observations Ltd
managing director & owner
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Dr Andrew Ridley
Dr Andrew Ridley is Chair of the British Geotechnical Association and managing director of Geotechnical Observations Limited which he founded in 2000.
With over 40 years’ experience within the geotechnical sector of the civil engineering industry, he is known for his work on the measurement of soil suction (in situ and laboratory) for which he received a PhD from Imperial College London.
Andrew is currently the UK's representative on ISO TC182 WG2, which is writing international standards for geotechnical monitoring, a member of the British National Committee for standards in geotechnics B_526_3, Chair of ISSMGE TC220 Field Monitoring in Geomechanics and was Chair of the local organising committee for the 11th International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics held at Imperial College London in September 2022.
In addition, Andrew was a member of the Steering Committee for CIRIA 550 Infrastructure Embankments – Condition Appraisal and Remedial Treatment, on the Editorial Panel of Geotechnical Engineering (Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers) from 1998 to 2001 and was a member of the sub-committee to the Advisory Panel of Géotechnique for the 2011 Symposium in Print on Partial Saturation in Compacted Soils.
Yvonne Ainsworth
Taylor Woodrow
business unit director
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Yvonne Ainsworth
Yvonne Ainsworth is a highly experienced strategic leader, with a proven track record in driving innovation and operational excellence within the geotechnical industry and wider construction sector. A recognised expert within the geotechnical industry, Yvonne has over 20 years’ experience. Her career has seamlessly transitioned between consulting and contracting roles, affording her a unique perspective and deep understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities.
Currently serving as the Business Unit Director for Civils South at Taylor Woodrow, Yvonne oversees a team of 100 employees, and is responsible for delivering civil engineering projects, valued at over £40 million, across the South of England.
Yvonne has always been passionate about driving the continuous improvement of the geotechnical industry, meticulously planning and executing projects, with a keen eye for detail and unwavering passion. Yvonne’s strengths lie in solving complex challenges, developing effective and practical solutions, and building strong relationships, both internally and externally, encompassing employees, clients, partners and stakeholders.
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