Professor David Norbury
geologist
Professor David Norbury
David has over 45 years of experience in the investigation, interpretation and assessment of the ground for the construction of geological, geotechnical and groundwater projects, using all available tools including mapping, remote sensing, published literature, previous work and his own observational skills. He works to provide robust practical advice to clients from all professions, placing great importance on geologists formulating an appropriate model of the ground and communicating this to the design and construction teams and into working practices.
David provides industry leadership in the description and classification of soils and rocks through publication, committee work, drafting of standards and lecturing. He has been the lead author on BS 5930, chaired the 2015 Revision and led the EC7 Part 2 redrafting. He is leading the UK’s implementation of European standards on-site investigation and testing and in earthworks.
