DFI Events

Ongoing
 OSHA Online Safety Training
Choose from a wide range of safety and health-related courses which can be taken in the comfort and convenience of your office or jobsite at your own pace. Course Library includes Construction Safety, General Industry, Outreach and Hazardous Waste. The OSHA 10/30 hr courses can be found in the OSHA Outreach Course Library. DFI Members receive a 10% discount on all courses. Just contact DFI Headquarters to obtain your discount code.
July 13, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA 		DFI Educational Trust Annual Pittsburgh Golf Outing
DFI's Educational Trust will hold their annual fundraising event at the Chartiers 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.
July 27, 2009
Chicago, IL		 DFI Educational Trust Annual Chicago Golf Outing
DFI’s Educational Trust will hold its Golf Outing at the Harborside International Golf Center to raise monies for DFI’s existing memorial and scholarship funds. Funds will benefit the future of the foundation industry through college scholarships and other educational opportunities. Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible.
September 17, 2009
ChampionsGate, FL 		Ground Improvement Technology and Applications
This one-day seminar will cover ground improvement techniques most commonly used in the Southeast region of the United States or areas with similar soil conditions. The presentations will be application oriented, rather than research oriented, with an emphasis on case histories. A call for presentations will be issued with a request for appropriate ground improvement methods for consideration by the committee's review committee. From this call the program will be developed. Exhibit space is available.
September 25, 2009
Berlin, CT		 DFI-CSCE 12th Annual Geotechnical Seminar: Infrastructure Repair and Geotechnical Engineering
This annual event is presented jointly by DFI and Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers. Various geotechnical topics are to be presented.
September 26, 2009
Berkeley, CA		 The 2009 Second Annual Ben C. Gerwick Award Banquet For Innovation in Design and Construction of Marine Works
Ben Gerwick represented the highest level of engineering excellence both personally and professionally. The phenomenal achievements of his 62 year career include world class innovations in marine foundations. He reached the pinnacle of his profession as a contractor, an educator and a construction engineer. The Ben C. Gerwick Award for Innovation in Marine Design and Construction is presented to recognize excellence in marine engineering and construction as a tribute to the career of Ben C. Gerwick.
October 20, 2009
Kansas City, MO		 Drilled Shaft Short Course: Design Methods for New Technology
This short course on the design aspects of Drilled Displacement Piles, High Capacity Rock Sockets, Use of Polymer and Bentonite Slurries in Design and Use of Temporary and Permanent Casing in Design.
October 20, 2009
Kansas City, MO		 Augered Cast-in-Place/Drilled Displacement Piles Short Course
This pre-conference short course provides state-of the-art information on the specific design, material, equipment and quality control constraints unique to ACIP and Drilled Displacement piles.
October 20-23, 2009
Kansas City, MO		 34th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
The DFI Member's Conference gives all industry members an opportunity to discuss, on equal footing, the technical concerns specific to the design and construction of deep foundations. Inclusive of all foundation elements and systems, the program and scope of the Conference is enriched by the presence of all disciplines, Engineers, Contractors, Professors, Suppliers and Manufacturers. Each Fall they've gathered at the DFI Conference to learn from each other and discuss the state of the practice and the state of the art within our field. This year four sessions over 3 days comprise a program featuring the experiences of professionals at work in today's challenging industry environment. Presenters were selected by an interdisciplinary committee of foundation industry leaders from over 70 abstracts submitted by the industry worldwide. We look forward to your participation and attendance in Kansas City.
October 23, 2009
Kansas City, MO 		Steel Sheet Piling Symposium
November 2, 2009
Pleasanton, CA		 DFI Educational Trust & ACE Mentor Program Golf Outing Fundraiser
DFI’s Educational Trust will hold their annual fundraiser at the Castlewood Country Club with the ACE Mentor Program for the second year. The event is expected to attract 200 golfers and money raised will benefit both groups whose missions focus on increasing the awareness of students to the career opportunities in the design and construction industry.
November 12, 2009
Weehawken, NJ		 DFI Educational Trust 4th Annual Gala & Fundraising Dinner
This dinner is to raise awareness and funds for the Trust’s mission to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the deep foundations industry.
May 26-28, 2010
London, UK		 11th DFI International Conference: Geotechnical Challenges in Urban Regeneration
DFI and EFFC announce the 11th International Conference in the DFI series. The three day conference will be packed with technical sessions, site visits and presentations with debate and discussion on environmental and business issues.
October 12-15, 2010
Hollywood, California		 35th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
Every Fall for the past thirty-four years, members of the deep foundations construction industry have gathered to learn from each other and discuss the state of the practice and the state of the art within our field. The DFI Members' Conference gives all industry members an opportunity to discuss, on equal footing, the technical concerns specific to the design and construction of deep foundations. Inclusive of all foundation elements and systems, the program and scope of the Conference is enriched by the presence of all disciplines in the industry, from around the world. Presenters will be chosen through an open call for abstracts distributed worldwide reviwed by an interdisciplinary committee of foundation industry leaders. Beyond the technical sessions the event presents every opportunity for attendees to interact and exchange ideas with each other during the breaks, Luncheons and Welcome Reception. In 2010 we are pleased to bring the conference to Hollywood, CA.