YOUR QUESTION
 
A familiar question arising from various geotechnical professionals is “How can I become a member of the AGS(HK)?” You may not be aware that:
 

• AGS(HK) is not a learned society; 
   

• AGS(HK) is a non profit industry organization; members mainly comprise organizations rather than individuals; 

• Academic institutions, client bodies, consultants and contractors are typical member organizations which cover the broad spectrum of the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry; 
   

• and all employees from member organizations are members by default.

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OUR AIMS

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AGS(HK) was formed for the purpose of providing an industry voice with a balanced view. Key aims of the AGS (HK) are to:

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• Promote, enhance and maintain the quality of professional practice in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering; 
   

• Facilitate close liaison between all geotechnical/ geoenvironmental organizations;
   

• Champion the geotechnical industry in Hong Kong; 
   

• Publish guidelines on good practice and on ethical and professional matters; 
   

• Encourage quality management systems in geotechnical works; and
   

• Assist and influence decision making within all relevant organizations.

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AGS(HK) Member Benefits

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We receive numerous queries from individuals asking if their company is a member and we have provided a list of current AGS (HK) member organizations. 

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Benefits of being a member organization include: 

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All employees within the member organization are eligible for member benefits;

Discounted fees for CPD courses organized by AGS(HK); 

Free issues of selected publications from the AGS(HK) such as Ground Investigation Guidelines (GIGs), newsletter, etc; 

Participation in the AGS(HK) Committees & Working Groups; and 

Recognition within the geotechnical or geoenvironmental community and contributing towards the direction and initiatives of the geo-industry.
 

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How to Join ?

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If your company is not a member but would like to join AGS(HK) and contribute towards this dynamic and exciting organization, please contact our Honorary Secretary, Mr Haydn Chan at email Haydn.Chan@arup.com. Membership application forms can be downloaded HERE. Eligibility for various member classes can be found in the AGS(HK) Rules on our website.

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