Past Events

Presentations highlighted the latest and appropriate geo-technologies, contract and project management procedures, work methods, latest equipment and tools, and the skill development programs needed in India. This conference was preceded by a technical workshop on a relevant foundation theme on November 14, 2019.

The DFI Educational Trust’s Annual Gala Dinner brings together individuals and companies who are committed to supporting our efforts to help young students discover the rewards of a career in the deep foundations industry.

This lecture examined the development and evolution of cast-in-place piles in the United States and Europe and described current industry equipment and installation practice. Conventional continuous flight auger (CFA) and drilled displacement piles were addressed.

The DFI Educational Trust hosted the annual golf outing fundraiser at the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, California. Proceeds from the outing fund scholarships for students studying toward careers in the deep foundations, engineering and construction industries.

The 2019 Conference provided an international forum for a wide range of geo-professionals to present, discuss, and debate all aspects of how we build on our current success to create and maintain a better tomorrow for us and future generations.

Proceeds from the race raised money to provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the deep foundations engineering and construction industry. An “on-the-run“ breakfast was provided to each participant.

The 2018-2019 DFI Traveling Lecturer John R. Wolosick, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE delivered his presentation on Stabilization work from Normandy Beach in France at Pointe du Hoc.

DFI Europe, in collaboration with the DFI Testing and Evaluation Committee, organized a one-day seminar regarding existing and innovative methods in pile integrity testing.

This 2.5-day course covered engineering, mix designs, materials, equipment, ACI Codes and specifications, construction, inspection, QA/QC, and field demonstrations used for civil and geotechnical, underground construction, shaft/tunnel, and mining projects.