CIGPE - Slope Stabilisation

Slope Stabilisation

Duncan Ecclestone is an engineer with 20 years’ experience in the UK geotechnical industry. He graduated from Camborne School of Mines in 2003.

After 7 years as a Geotechnical contractor Duncan jumped at the chance to present the pioneering technology of Swiss Natural Hazard mitigation company GEOBRUGG to the UK geotechnical industry.

Over the past 13 years Duncan has been closely involved in design support, technical support, product development and project delivery across 1000’s of project in the UK. Rockfall fences, Landslide barriers, Slope stabilization, Coastal erosion and even Impact Protection.

When not travelling the UK assisting with projects, Duncan is a keen hockey player and manages his local men’s squad. His 2 daughters play hockey at U14 and U12 grade.

Who are Geobrugg

We are the leading supplier of high-quality protection systems and associated services for the protection of people and infrastructure against natural hazards as well as in selected market segments such as Mining and Motorsports.

As a pioneer, we develop, produce, sell and operate technologically leading, tested and proven protection systems and services. Thanks to continuous training, our employees are available as technical experts to advise planners, construction companies and building owners. Complementing the foundation of operational excellence, this makes us the partner of choice worldwide.

For the past 75 years, we have been developing protection systems to control rockfall, erosion, avalanches, and debris flows. What began as avalanche protection has grown into comprehensive approaches to natural hazard mitigation. From planning to final inspection, we rely on proven solutions, geotechnical analysis, and full-scale field testing.

More than 500 specialists work for Geobrugg worldwide. Production facilities on all continents as well as a presence in over 50 countries stand for proximity to the customer and rapid project implementation - from requirements analysis to acceptance. Geobrugg, headquartered in Romanshorn, Switzerland, is an independent company within the BRUGG Group

For Jersey lectures in 2025, we will continue our 2024 way of presenting and this will be from 5:30pm at the Ouless Room at the Jersey Museum. Teas and Coffee will be available