2016

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is proud to announce that Hayward Baker is the 2016 Outstanding Project Award (OPA) winner for the design and construction of foundations at the International Market Place in Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii. The award will be presented at the DFI International Conference on Deep Foundations, Seepage Control and Remediation (41st […]

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The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces the availability of the most recent edition of the DFI Journal, a peer-reviewed publication of high-quality papers. Volume 10, Issue 1, includes the following papers: “A Novel In-situ Test for the Design of Drilled Foundations,” A.S. Bradshaw, B. Reyes, C. DeVillers and P. Sauco “Comparison of Borehole Ultrasound and […]

May 31st is National Dam Safety Awareness Day in America. Today we commemorate the significant role dams play in American life. From providing nearly half of the nation’s clean, renewable electricity, water supplies, and access to water for agricultural production, to other benefits including recreation and industrial support, dams serve multiple purposes across the U.S. […]

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is hosting a Helical Piles and Tiebacks Specialty Seminar on August 10-12, 2016, at the Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario, Calif., outside of Los Angeles. The first day of the technical program, August 11, focuses on helical piles and anchors in seismic and lateral load conditions. Presentations provide an overview of […]

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DFI’s Deep Foundations for Landslides/Slope Stabilization and Tiebacks & Soil Nailing Committees are hosting a two-day seminar, S3: Slopes, Slides and Stabilization, on August 1-3, 2016, at the Westin Denver International Airport in Denver, Colo. The seminar features lectures by industry experts on current technologies, key design concepts, and case histories that illustrate effective application […]

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces three keynote speakers for the International Conference on Deep Foundations, Seepage Control and Remediation — DFI’s 41st Annual Conference, being held on October 12-15, 2016, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. The conference introduces a new technical track featuring seepage control and remediation for dam […]

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, is accepting online applications for its At-Large Scholarship program for academic year 2016-2017. The DFI Educational Trust will award several At-Large Scholarships ranging from $2,000 – $5,000 each, which can be used for funding tuition, fees, books and/or living expenses. Applicants must be […]