A F Howland Associates Ltd

A F Howland Associates Ltd A F Howland Associates (Est. 1981) is an independent practice offering a specialist service in geotechnical engineering and related disciplines.

We have a broad based expertise in both soft and hard rock conditions for a variety of engineering situations which include roads and highways, tunnels, earthworks, slope stability, and foundations. We have traditionally provided management contracting for civil engineering investigations and have routinely undertaken projects in both the public and private sectors for individual construction proj

ects as well as major term contracts. In addition, we offer a full consultancy in geotechnics, as well the complementary disciplines of geo-environmental and hydrogeological engineering. Our particular philosophy of approach is based on providing practical engineering solutions. This has found particular favour with client organisations and contractors alike.

23/04/2026

From ground investigation to ground breaking!

After successfully completing the cost effective site investigations, it’s great to now step into the next phase, being part of the actual construction works. There’s something especially rewarding about seeing a project move from understanding the ground to shaping what stands on it.



And what better day for Richard Biney to meet the team and get things underway than on a day like this ☀️



We are looking forward to collaborating on site and seeing this project take shape, and we can help you too.
Why not contact us at [email protected]



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22/04/2026

Industrial Legacy of Town Gas Works: Managing Land Contamination Risks

A F Howland Associates are delighted to have been given the opportunity to be the headline sponsor for this event, bringing together industry professionals and leading experts (Russell Thomas, Paul and Judith Nathanail and Matthew Thompson) for a day of insightful talks and a visit to the only surviving complete town gas works in England and Wales.

Organised by our Principal Geo-environmental Engineer Toby Skinner and the committee of the East Anglian Regional Group of The Geological Society

We’re thrilled to announce that James Ryan has rejoined A F Howland Associates Ltd after 7 years away, taking on the rol...
17/03/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that James Ryan has rejoined A F Howland Associates Ltd after 7 years away, taking on the role of Senior Project Engineer based in our new Central office.

 

James originally joined us as a graduate and spent the first three years of his career developing his skills across a range of our projects. Since then, he has gained a wealth of SI contracting experience, particularly in delivering equipment into challenging, confined spaces and working within safety-critical environments.

 

In his new role, James will support our Associate Director, James Davies, bringing valuable insight and experience that will further strengthen our Central Office GI project delivery team.

 

Welcome back, James - it’s great to have you on the team again!

Michelle and Rosina had the privilege to attend the 1st BGA Women in Geotechnics (WiGeotech) Afternoon Tea at the Instit...
03/03/2026

Michelle and Rosina had the privilege to attend the 1st BGA Women in Geotechnics (WiGeotech) Afternoon Tea at the Institution of Civil Engineers yesterday. In an industry that remains predominantly male, it was truly inspiring to hear the stories and experiences of other women in the field. The afternoon provided a fantastic opportunity to discuss how we can better retain and recruit engineers, all within the glorious surroundings of the Great Hall, and of course, over tea and cake!

 

All at A F Howland Associates would like to pass on our huge congratulations to Richard Biney on successfully completing...
12/02/2026

All at A F Howland Associates would like to pass on our huge congratulations to Richard Biney on successfully completing his Chartered Manager qualification! This is a fantastic milestone and a true reflection of your commitment to excellence, growth, and leadership.

We honestly thought you couldn’t possibly add any more letters to your name… and then you went and did it again!

We’re incredibly proud of you and grateful for the example you continue to set. Well done, and congratulations once again on this well-deserved achievement.

Happy National Big Wig Day!! 💥There really is a national day for everything, and this one is a top-tier excuse for some ...
30/01/2026

Happy National Big Wig Day!! 💥

There really is a national day for everything, and this one is a top-tier excuse for some Friday fun.

The Norwich office went all in with big styles, bold looks, and even bigger laughs!

What national day should we celebrate next? 🤔 

Fridays company standdown day was a great success at A F Howland Associates Ltd.The day gave us a valuable opportunity t...
20/01/2026

Fridays company standdown day was a great success at A F Howland Associates Ltd.

The day gave us a valuable opportunity to hear from our Managing Director, Karl Blanke, on the strategic direction of the company, alongside a series of insightful presentations including:

A Health & Safety update from Operations Director Andrew Barks

An Asbestos Awareness session delivered by Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer Toby Skinner

A Quality presentation led by Operations Director Andrew Barks, supported by our Technical Director Alex Straker

Following the presentations, teams broke out into focused training sessions covering report writing, fieldwork, sales, and administration, helping to strengthen skills across the business.

We rounded off a highly productive day with some well-earned team building over a great meal, followed by some competitive (and entertaining!) ten-pin bowling 🎳

A big thank you to everyone involved for making the day such a success.

Has it really been a year since Michelle Horne officially joined us after many years as a freelance engineer? Where did ...
05/01/2026

Has it really been a year since Michelle Horne officially joined us after many years as a freelance engineer? Where did the time go?

Since returning to the office, Michelle has been an incredible addition to the team, bringing deep expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for developing others. She’s always willing to share her knowledge and play a key role in training and mentoring our junior engineers.

Thank you Michelle for all you do for AFHA!

The festive spirit has officially arrived across all our offices — and nothing says December quite like a great Christma...
12/12/2025

The festive spirit has officially arrived across all our offices — and nothing says December quite like a great Christmas jumper! 🎄✨

Day 2, let's go! Daniel Dennett is looking forward to another informative and fun day on the Account Management Workshop...
11/12/2025

Day 2, let's go! Daniel Dennett is looking forward to another informative and fun day on the Account Management Workshop: Elevating Success hosted by Celnor Group

Rosina Rennie and Ben Sanctuary had a fantastic time attending the Enviro Science Fair at University of Portsmouth yeste...
11/12/2025

Rosina Rennie and Ben Sanctuary had a fantastic time attending the Enviro Science Fair at University of Portsmouth yesterday.

It was great meeting so many enthusiastic students wanting to get into the industry.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by to chat.

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