IAEG 2026 Course #1: Engineering Geological Models – An introduction to the IAEG Guidelines

This course, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026.

The listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified.

IAEG 2026 Course #1: Engineering Geological Models – An Introduction to the IAEG Guidelines

WHEN:

Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed).

Full day – 9:00 to 16:00.

INSTRUCTORS:

• Dr Fred Baynes: Past President of the IAEG and Chair of the IAEG Commission 25 on Engineering Geological Models
• Mr Mark Eggers: Principal at PSM Pty Ltd (Australia); IAEG Advisory Committee Member and Commission 25 committee member

CO-INSTRUCTOR(S):

• Mr Steve Parry, Consulting engineering geologist (UK); Commission 25 co-chair
• Mr Ian Shipway, Senior Principal at EDG Consulting (Australia); Commission 25 committee member.

OVERVIEW:

This workshop was developed to provide practical experience in the development of engineering geological models using the internationally recognized IAEG Guidelines on the development and application of engineering geological models on projects. An Engineering Geological Model (EGM) is a comprehensive knowledge framework that supports the interpretation and assessment of the engineering geological conditions so that projects can be successfully engineered. This workshop will provide an overview of the IAEG Guidelines, followed by a practical opportunity to implement the knowledge gained. During the workshop, participants will work in small, supervised groups to develop EGM’s on real life exercises involving typical infrastructure developments in challenging geological environments.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

The workshop is intended for a broad range of ground engineering professionals, ranging from junior and intermediate level engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and who prepare engineering geological models for projects, to senior staff who ensure the quality of the engineering geological models that are delivered.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The workshop participants will be provided with an introduction to the IAEG Guidelines and how they should be applied. Participants will have a practical opportunity to learn by developing their own conceptual and observational models. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate how EGMs should be developed within a digital environment.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

After completing the workshop, participants will have a sound understanding of the principles of the IAEG guidelines and will have gained experience in implementing the methods that are recommended.

TEACHING STYLE:

This workshop will comprise a combination of short lectures, interactive discussions,s and hands-on exercises using real-world examples.

COURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED:

Baynes, F. J. and Parry, S. 2024. Guidelines for the development and application of engineering geological models on projects. Version 2.0. International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) Commission 25 Publication No. 1, 81 pp. Downloadable at https://www.iaeg.info/C25EGMGuidelines/.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Participants should bring to the workshops: paper, pencils, erasers, a scale rule, and a laptop (with charging cable).

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Registration required.

Fee: 200 euros, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch).

20% discount for EurGeol title holders.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:

Max. 30 – 40.