This reunion event continues the online gathering of conference attendees for a special presentation titled “PROVIDING VALUE THROUGH ENGINEERING DESIGN – NEW LAS VEGAS STADIUM” by Diane Fiorelli, P.E., G.E. and Jason Goff, P.E. of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services followed by networking time in the conference lounges and opportunity to visit the 45 plus exhibit booths.

DFI 2021 Middle East Conference: Geotechnical Engineering for Delivering Sustainable, Cost-Effective Projects December 15, 2020, Hawthorne N.J.: Registration is open for the DFI Middle East Conference being held online on February 16-18, 2021. The theme of the fifth DFI Middle East conference is “Geotechnical Engineering for Delivering Sustainable, Cost-Effective Projects.” There are four technical sessions: This conference, organized […]

The Metro NYC section of DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee presented a series of webinars to support and connect industry participants during this challenging COVID-19 time. The webinar series included guest presenters discussing thought-provoking issues related to moving past the crisis to accepting opportunities it could provide for a better tomorrow. Each 1-hour webinar launched with a brief uplifting arts feature, including a musical or story contribution.

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces the availability of a new edition of the DFI Journal, a peer-reviewed publication of high-quality technical papers.  DFI Journal, Volume 14, Issue 1, includes a strong mix of research and case study papers.  RESEARCH PAPER: “Theoretical “t-z” Curves for Piles in Radially Inhomogeneous Soil,” by Abigail H. Bateman and Jamie […]

2020 Conference on Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development was presented in a virtual format. This event was organized by Deep Foundations Institute of India (DFI of India) in collaboration with Indian Geotechnical Society – Chennai Chapter.

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces that Sapir Engineering and Under Water Anchoring, of Ravenna, Italy, are the winners of the 2020 Ben C. Gerwick Award for Innovation in the Design and Construction of Marine Foundations. The companies are being recognized for their Underwater Tie-back Anchoring System. The innovative system is designed for the reinforcement and […]

November 9–13, 2020 – Online DFI’s technical committees are holding their fall meetings in conjunction with DFI’s 45th Annual Conference: An Online Event. All DFI members have access to the #DFI45 online platform.

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, announces the establishment of a new scholarship. The Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund was established in October 2020 with a generous donation from GRL Engineers, Inc. (GRL) and Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI).  The fund honors George G. Goble, Frank Rausche and Garland E. […]

DFI India launched one of its new webinar series on steel retaining structures and foundations. We brought together industry leaders worldwide to present educational sessions on the latest solutions, technologies and applications of steel pile foundations. Topics included types of steel piles, design, installation, case studies, innovations, and much more. This technical webinar series was completely free for all the delegates.

Matthew Janes, MBA., P.Eng, of Isherwood Associates and president of DFI, presented four President’s Awards at the business meeting during the DFI 45th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations held online October 29.  Established in 2016, the DFI President’s Awards are given at the discretion of the DFI president to recognize the efforts and service of […]