Issues

CalGeo speaks exclusively for geotechnical professionals in private practice, and that focus ensures the unified voice of CalGeo members is heard by decision makers at the local, state and federal levels. If it impacts your work as a geotechnical professional, you will have a say.

CalGeo actively works on behalf of our members to track and influence legislation and permitting and regulatory matters that affect our industry. We make it easy for our members to stay informed and support the profession through participation in the legislative process.

Here are some of the issues we’re currently tracking:

• BPELS licensing and enforcement standards
• Government competition
• Code requirements
• Construction defects
• Corporate taxation
• Job creation
• Labor law

• Loss prevention
• Peer-review standards
• Prevailing wages
• Professional liability insurance
• Qualifications-based selection
• Standards of care and practice
• Worker safety