DFI Events

June 10, 2008
New York, NY		 Slurry Wall Technical Lectures: Innovative Geotechnical Construction Techniques on the WTC Redevelopment Project and Projects in NYC Vicinity
**Back by Popular Demand** A repeat of last July’s sold out event is being planned. Six lectures will be presented that will provide information on the construction of Slurry and Secant Pile Walls and other interesting projects that involve deep construction in urban areas. The seminar will focus on case histories that present techniques and innovations developed and utilized by contractors and engineers to overcome difficult construction conditions, discussions on design considerations, forensic analysis and repairs to systems, bentonite and polymer slurries and performance of braced structures.
June 24, 2008
Oakland, CA		 Drilled Shafts Specialty Seminar
This specialty seminar will give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts on the latest developments in drilled shaft design and construction, including: LRFD and seismic designing dealing with anomalies and obstruction. Exhibit space is also available.
July 14, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA		 DFI Educational Trust 3rd Annual Golf Outing
The DFI Educational Trust will hold its Golf Outing at the Chartiers Country Club for the 3rd time to raise monies for its existing memorial and scholarships funds. Funds will benefit the future of the foundation industry through college scholarships and other educational opportunities. Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible.
August 22, 2008
Cincinnati, OH		 Deep Foundations Case Histories: Innovations in Design, Methods and Machinery
Case histories on projects which includes innovative use of the various deep foundations construction systems covered by DFI's techncial committees will be presented.
September 12, 2008
Berlin, CT 		11th Annual CSCE-DFI Geotechnical Seminar: Engineering Geology in the Northeast
The Deep Foundations Institute and Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers team up for the 11th time for the Annual Geotechnical Seminar. Engineering Geology topics in New England (including New York City, Long Island Sound and Boston) are to be discussed. Limited space for exhibitors will also be available.
October 14, 2008
New York, NY		 Micropiles - Developments in Design and Construction
This short course on the subject of Micro Piles is being presented prior to DFI's Annual Conference on Deep Foundations by the Joint Micro Pile Committee of DFI and ADSC. The Course will address the latest developments in the state-of-the-practice on micropile design, procurement, QA/QC, and construction.
October 14, 2008
New York, NY		 Soil Mixing Specialty Seminar
This seminar is organized by DFI’s Soil Mixing Committee to introduce the recently completed DFI Soil Mixing Recommendations; and to present information regarding design, construction and inspection of deep soil mixing work.
October 15-17, 2008
New York, NY 10019		 33rd Annual Conference on Deep Foundations & 11th International Conference on Piling and Deep Foundations
DFI will combine its annual members' conference with its next international conference in the perfect location for this combination, New York City. The expectation is for this conference to exceed the succcess of the 2000 event which combined DFI's 25th annual meeting with the 8th international event.

Industry leaders from around the globe will provide a broad perspective on deep foundation practice in the urban environment and the challenges associated with it. Mark your calendars now for this not-to-be-missed event.
October 27, 2008
Pleasanton, CA		 DFI Educational Trust 4th Annual Golf Outing
The DFI Educational Trust will hold its 4th outing at the Castlewood Country Club to raise monies for DFI’s existing memorial and scholarships funds. Funds will benefit the future of the foundation industry through college scholarships and other educational opportunities. Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible.