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Q&A with André Esterhuizen

This month we unearth the hidden layers of South Africa-based André Esterhuizen, Senior Geotechnical Engineering Consultant at Open House Management Solutions. 

From the importance of data collection and evolving with technology to his perspective as a geo-professional in South Africa, André shares profound insight into his experience as a geotechnical engineer and the entire industry. 

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Q&A with Phil Dight

Like a geologist chipping away, let's unearth the hidden layers of Phil Dight, Professor of Geotechnical Engineering, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, The University of Western Australia, by asking all the important questions.

From the importance of geology in engineering to his passion for teaching, Phil shares profound insight on his experience and the industry, through the lens of a Professor in the specialised field.

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Q&A with David Reid

People are the bedrock of our industry, so let’s get to know David Reid, Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia. This month, we ask him the important questions from how he got his start in the sector to the advice he’d give to up and coming geotechnical professionals.

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Q&A with Michael Munro

Like a geologist inspecting all rock discontinuity, let's unearth the hidden layers of Michael Munro, Technical Director at GMEK, by asking the important questions in our monthly Q&A feature.

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Q&A with Colin Purvis

Like a geologist chipping away at rock, let's unearth the hidden layers of Colin Purvis, Technical Manager at Trilab, by asking all the important questions.

From how he got his start in the industry to hearing what trends he believes will become more important in coming years’, Colin shares some profound insight into laboratory testing and the importance of geotechnical assessment.

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Q&A with Adam Beer

Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we asked Adam Beer, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, AMC Consultants, the hard questions.

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Q&A with Ismet Canbulat

Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we asked Professor Ismet Canbulat, Head of School and Chair of Rock Mechanics at UNSW, the hard questions.

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Q&A with Adrienna Robotham

Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we asked Geotechnical Engineering Manager Open Cut at Anglo American Steelmaking Coal, Adrienna Robotham the hard questions.

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Q&A with Graeme Jardine

Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we asked APAC Technical Director, Global Subject Matter Expert Engineering Geology, Senior Principal at Jacobs, Graeme Jardine the hard questions.

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Q&A with Neil Bar

Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we asked the Geotechnical Engineer at Gecko Geotechnics Neil Bar the hard questions.

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Q&A with Jannie Maritz

Senior Lecturer Jannie Maritz from the University of Pretoria, South Africa shares the technological advances that are exciting him the most and his career advice for people looking to work as a geotechnical professional in mining.

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Q&A with Gregory More O’Ferrall

Every month Friction puts 10 questions to a member of the industry to learn more about their career path and views. This month we put Canadian independent rock engineering consultant Gregory More O’Ferrall in the spotlight.

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