form - Application for consultant membership 2020

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The Scope of the Association
The BDA is the UK trade association for those who drill holes in the ground, manufacture / supply drilling rigs & equipment, or supply services to the geotechnical and ground investigation industry.

Our members cover such things as: ground investigation; mineral exploration; water-well activities; ground consolidation; quarry drilling; geothermal drilling; directional drilling; ground anchors; piling; laboratory testing; training; specialist insurance services; geotechnical consultancy; drilling rig & equipment supply. We do not however include drilling for oil and gas.
Mission Statement
Committed to Improving Standards in Health & Safety, Quality of Workmanship and Technical Proficiency for the Benefit of the Drilling Industry and its Clients.
Association Aims
1. Promote the Land Drilling/Geotechnical industry.
2. Promote BDA members to clients and procurers as paragons.
3. To improve safety, efficiency and health & wellbeing in the industry.
4. To encourage training and education.
5. To promote standards & encourage higher standards
6. To establish codes of practice where practicable.
7. To liaise with Government bodies, institutions and other organisations to further the interests of the membership.
8. To compile relevant statistical support.
9. To support and promote scientific research into drilling techniques.
10. To collaborate with other related associations both in the UK and abroad to advance our industry.
11. To disseminate information to interested parties.

Consultant Membership Fees & Benefits

BDA Client definition = Engaged in giving professional / expert advice but not contracting to supply ground drilling services or directly employing sub contracted drillers

Client membership fee is £550.00, reduced to £450.00 for AGS members.
Membership Benefits*
- Full, searchable listing on BDA website
- Receive Geodrilling International magazine/BDA newsletter
- BDA newsletter, BDA Safety Alerts, industry Announcements, etc
- Free legal, tax & counselling helpline
- 25% Discount on HMCA Medical plans
- Discounted insurance through Genesis Risk Solutions
- Use of BDA logo for promotion and letterheads
- Free BDA publications & updates
- Discounted fee for BDA events
- 20% Discount on Emap (GE) events that BDA is supporting
- Information service from BDA
- BDA database for enquiries
Note: *Consultant members do not have voting rights and cannot be elected to the Management committee. They can however, upon request, sit on one of our sub-committees as a co-opted member.

I/We hereby apply for Membership to the British Drilling Association and agree to abide by its Constitution and Rules
Name of Company:*
Address:*
Postcode:*
Website:*
Name and position in company of person to be the Registered Member:
Name:*
Position:*
Email:*
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Tel: Mob:
When was the company established?*
Has the company ever traded under a different name? If so give the name:*
What amount of public liability cover does the company have?*
What amount of professional indemnity cover does the company have?*
Please provide copies of public liability and professional indemnity certificates*
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Name of BDA Management Committee Member who is supporting your application?*
Trade Reference - Optional:
(Name / Address)

Please give brief details of the services you offer to the Geotechnical Industry:*
Please give brief details on why you would like to join the BDA:*
Signed:*
Date:*

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ANNUAL CONSULTANT MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
The BDA expects that its members will strive to have the highest standards of health & safety, quality of workmanship and technical proficiency and promotes its membership as such to the public, procurers and bodies.
Your agreement:*
As an ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving these standards we would ask that you agree to abide by the following criteria and sign off this annual membership agreement.
1. Will specify that only drilling personnel who are appropriately qualified, certified and assessed shall be used on site (i.e. VQ Level 2 Land Drilling, CSCS Land Drilling card and valid BDA Audit card (or equivalent 3rd party audit scheme in accordance with BS EN 22475-2 & 3)) when engaged in procuring, specifying or overseeing ground investigation or other drilling activities.
2. Will provide adequate and appropriate insurance and indemnity for the purposes of a given contract.
3. Will comply with the Construction (Design and Management) and other Regulations and Standards as appropriate.
4. Will carry out its business lawfully, ethically and with propriety.
5. Will agree and adhere to fair and equitable payment terms as appropriate.
6. Will endeavour to carry out its business sustainably and shall conform with relevant environmental Regulations, Standards and best practice guidance.
7. Supports and complies with the BDA Constitution, Rules and Mission Statement where applicable.
I, on behalf of the company, confirm and agree to abide by the above criteria:*
Signed: Name:
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Position: Date:
How many people are employed by your company in a geotechnical capacity?*
Are you an AGS member?
- Yes
- No
Consent*
I agree to the privacy policy.
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Consultant Member Application Form

Consultant Member Application Form

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The Scope of the Association

Mission Statement

Association Aims

Consultant Membership Fees & Benefits

I/We hereby apply for Membership to the British Drilling Association and agree to abide by its Constitution and Rules

Name and position in company of person to be the Registered Member:

ANNUAL CONSULTANT MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

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