Ground investigations for effective basement waterproofing

This webinar explores how geotechnical engineering input supports competent decision-making in basement waterproofing. It will examine how ground investigation data, groundwater conditions, soil behaviour and heave risk should be interpreted and integrated by structural engineers, waterproofing designers and other specialists to inform safe, durable and coordinated below-ground design. This session is part two of the on-going basement waterproofing webinar series.   

Drawing on expert insights into the role geotechnical specialists play in waterproofing projects, the session will help structural engineers recognise the scope and limits of their own professional competence and design responsibility.

Reasons to attend

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:  

• Recognise how geotechnical engineers, structural engineers and specialists should collaborate to manage risks and waterproofing strategies. 

• Understand the impact of groundwater and hydrostatic pressure on the structural integrity of basements and below-ground environments. 

• Identify the importance of soil and heave assessment data in informing basement waterproofing decisions. 

Intended for

• Structural engineers and built‑environment professionals interested in the design, assessment, and construction of basements and foundations. 

• Structural engineers in broader practice who encounter below‑ground structures and wish to deepen their technical understanding. 

This webinar is part of a series. The first webinar Designing compliant waterproof basements: BS 8102:2022 in practice will take place Tuesday 15 September 2026.