Deep Foundations Institute

Is your product mix optimized? If not, you could be missing out on potential carbon emission reductions, and likewise the potential to save money on project costs. Read more from DFI’s #Sustainability Committee in the Sept/Oct issue of #DeepFoundations magazine: https://lnkd.in/eUMYg4kq #Construction #Engineering #DFI

🎉 Welcome Our New Trustees! 🎉 DFI members have elected four outstanding professionals to the DFI Board of Trustees, with terms starting on January 1, 2025. We’re thrilled to welcome: • Andrew Burns - Skanska • Edward Laczynski - Wagman Heavy Civil • Antonio Marinucci, PhD, MBA, PE - Google • Cassie Rutherford - Iowa State University Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we advance the deep foundations industry. Join us in welcoming them to the board! https://lnkd.in/eJcTFAev #DFI #DFILeadership #DFIBoardofTrustees

🔨 Don't Miss TOMORROW's !MPACT Webinar! 🔨 DFI’s Driven Pile Committee's webinar series, !MPACT, continues tomorrow, November 6, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET! This session will dive into innovative developments, case studies, and current practices for pile foundations. Perfect for industry professionals looking to stay ahead! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7dyH7Ft #DFI #DrivenPile #FoundationEngineering #WebinarSeries

🎉The Trust’s Annual Gala is NEXT Week! 🎉 Next Thursday, Nov. 14, join us at Terrace On The Park in Corona, New York, for a memorable evening dedicated to advancing the future of engineering. Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit the William F. Loftus Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring one of DFI’s founders and supporting students at Manhattan College. You can still register at dfi-events.org/gala24/ A special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support: • MENARD USA • Brightcon LLC • GMS Piling Products • Skanska • Favor Steel & Fabricating Inc • Minova Angie Gibble

👷♂️ You could say Brendan Fitzpatrick grew up in construction. With his father a general contractor, the New England native has gone from pushing a broom on dad’s job sites to the president of DuroTerra. Dive into his story in the Sept/Oct issue of Deep Foundations: https://lnkd.in/eRNrdBEC #civilengineering #construction #infrastructure #DFI

🎉 DFI50 Call for Abstracts! 🎉 With a successful #DFI49 over, it’s time to submit abstracts to participate in #DFI50 being held October 20-23, 2025, in Nashville! The theme of this international conference is “Celebrating 50 Years,” focusing on the evolution of the industry — exploring advancements in industry practices, techniques and project delivery through perspectives, case histories and research-based papers and presentations. 📅 Deadline for Abstract Submission: Monday, January 13 🔗 Submit your abstract here: dfi-events.org/dfi50/

🌍 Join us on #GivingTuesday to make a lasting impact in #geotechnical and foundation engineering! By participating, you or your company can help the #DFIEdTrust raise essential funds to empower future leaders in our industry. Your support provides scholarships, grants, and opportunities for aspiring professionals to learn from deep foundations experts. View more at https://lnkd.in/e4nWSHhD

♻️RFP Alert ♻️ The EFFC - European Federation of Foundation Contractors/Deep Foundations Institute Carbon Calculator Task Force is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit sustainability consultants and web application developers to transform our industry-leading Excel-based Carbon Calculator into a modern web application. This RFP is the result of 18 months of diligent work to chart a path forward for our industry. We encourage all industry members to review and distribute the RFP to any partners or contacts who may be interested in pursuing the scope of work. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ec5PbTcz

🎙️ We’re excited to announce that DFI’s podcasts finished the year strong with the 4th edition of "Live at Game Day" from #DFI49 in Colorado! Podcast hosts Chris Woods of Densification, Inc. and Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero of American Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc. sat down with 18 attendees at #DFI49 to discuss a wide variety of topics in the #deepfoundations industry. From innovations in geotechnical engineering to challenges in foundation design, these conversations brought insightful and inspiring perspectives. 🎧 Tune in now to catch all the great discussions: https://lnkd.in/exFFR28Z #DFIPodcast #EngineeringTalks #DeepFoundations #GeotechnicalEngineering #DFI49 #DFIEvents

DFI is excited to team up with members of the GeoCoalition to promote the exciting and diverse career opportunities in our industry. Read more in Executive Director Theresa Rappaport Engler update in the Sept/Oct issue of #DeepFoundations magazine and let us know when you’re ready to help and get involved! https://lnkd.in/ew-JZ_Sf #WiDF #construction #engineering #DFI