Deep Foundations Institute

Deep Foundations Institute DFI is an international association of contractors, engineers, suppliers, academics and owners in the deep foundations industry.

👷‍♀️✨ Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the women who are designing, building, innovating a...
06/23/2026

👷‍♀️✨ Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the women who are designing, building, innovating and leading across our industry.

From the jobsite to the boardroom, women engineers continue to drive progress, solve complex challenges and strengthen the future of the geotechnical profession.

At DFI, we're proud to support that progress through WiDF (Women in Deep Foundations)—a community dedicated to connecting, mentoring and empowering women and men at every stage of their careers.

Whether you're a student exploring the industry, an emerging professional or a seasoned leader, provides opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections.

đź’¬ We'd love to hear from you: What advice would you give to the next generation of women entering engineering and construction?

🌊 Mission Rock, a new waterfront neighborhood in San Francisco, consists of high-rise buildings, a waterfront park, and ...
06/18/2026

🌊 Mission Rock, a new waterfront neighborhood in San Francisco, consists of high-rise buildings, a waterfront park, and new public streets and infrastructure. However, the site is located along the San Francisco Bay and was originally below water in a shallow bay, which was reclaimed more than 100 years ago. Meanwhile, the future sea level is predicted to rise as much as 66 in (1.8 m) by the year 2100, which would submerge the site during a high tide.

Lori Simpson and Scott Walker of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services share the lightweight cellular concrete fill solution chosen for the project, and the journey to its approval.

👉 Read all about it in the May/June issue of magazine - bit.ly/DF-MayJune26-Mayor_Geotech

Guess what? Your booth isn't the only place to make an impression at .🚍Looking for a sponsorship opportunity that stand...
06/17/2026

Guess what? Your booth isn't the only place to make an impression at .

🚍Looking for a sponsorship opportunity that stands out from the crowd? Put your message in motion with our DFI51 Park after Dark Bus sponsorship.

As attendees travel to the exclusive SeaWorld outing, your brand will enjoy prime, unobstructed visibility in front of a captive audience of geotech peers. It's a unique opportunity to extend your presence beyond the exhibit hall and create memorable impressions throughout the attendee experience.

âś… High-impact brand exposure
âś… Exclusive audience engagement
âś… Visibility during a premier DFI51 networking event

Limited spots available - grab yours today at dfi-events.org/dfi51/

đź’§ New EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guide No. 4: Water Use is here!Developed by EFFC and DFI, this new guide provides practica...
06/16/2026

đź’§ New EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guide No. 4: Water Use is here!

Developed by EFFC and DFI, this new guide provides practical strategies for reducing water consumption and improving water management across geotechnical projects—from construction sites to supply chains.

Key topics include:
đź’§ Water reuse and recycling
đź’§ Sustainable drainage solutions
đź’§ Responsible groundwater management
đź’§ Reducing embodied water in materials
đź’§ Measuring water impacts through EPDs and lifecycle assessments

Aligned with UN SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, the guide supports the geotechnical industry in advancing more sustainable and resilient practices for the future.

đź“Ą Download the guide for free: https://bit.ly/EFFC-DFI-Guide4

🌊 The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe, playing an important role for transporting goods and offshore ene...
06/11/2026

🌊 The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe, playing an important role for transporting goods and offshore energy production in the North Sea. While new quay walls are still being constructed to keep up with persistent growth in global trade, the focus has shifted to their maintenance, rehabilitation and adaptation — especially since many quay walls perform well even after the end of their design lifetime.

Kevin Duffy, University College Dublin; Ken Gavin, TU Delft and InGEO; Fengwen Lai, Fuzhou University; and Ozan Alver, Delft University of Technology share the field monitoring and research that has been performed at the port in the May/June issue of magazine.

đź“– bit.ly/DF-MayJune26-QuayWalls

✨ Are you ready for ? This epic conference kicks off in less than 2 weeks!Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you in the...
06/10/2026

✨ Are you ready for ? This epic conference kicks off in less than 2 weeks!

Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you in the Big Easy:

- Piles of networking opportunities
- Loads of presentations
- A full span of committee meetings
- One exclusive reception at Crescent City Brewhouse!

đź”— dfi-events.org/superpile26/

Will we see you there? Drop us a line 👇

Coming this Wednesday - from DFI’s Ground Improvement Committee: a brand new Ground Rules Webinar!Join Miriam Smith and...
06/08/2026

Coming this Wednesday - from DFI’s Ground Improvement Committee: a brand new Ground Rules Webinar!

Join Miriam Smith and Timothy Siegel as they go deep into liquefaction and the role it plays in piles and rigid inclusions.

Sign up now to reserve your spot!

đź“…Wednesday, June 10
đź•š 11:00 a.m. ET
đź”— dfi-events.org/ground-rules/jun-2026

🚨 Two Can’t-Miss Panel Discussions at This August! 🚨S3 is bringing together industry leaders to tackle some of today’s...
06/05/2026

🚨 Two Can’t-Miss Panel Discussions at This August! 🚨

S3 is bringing together industry leaders to tackle some of today’s most pressing infrastructure challenges—don’t miss these standout panels:

đź’¬ Emergency Response Panel
Explore the unique demands of emergency projects, with insights from contractors, designers and owners, including lessons learned from Hurricane Helene rebuilding efforts.

🏗️ Ground Improvement Panel
“Ground Improvement Isn’t Just for Vertical Loads”— a deep dive into how these techniques are expanding into slope stability and excavation support, reshaping how we approach complex projects.

Join the conversation and gain perspectives driving innovation, resilience and smarter solutions across the industry.

👉 dfi-events.org/s3-26/presentation-highlights.html

Construction at The Battery in New York is part of a series of projects that make up the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilie...
06/04/2026

Construction at The Battery in New York is part of a series of projects that make up the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilience initiative and includes both climate mitigation and climate adaptation practices. The project is reconstructing part of the aging and failing wharf originally constructed in the mid-1940s with a new elevated concrete wharf that provides upland park protection from future sea level rise scenarios in year 2100.

Domenic D’Argenzio and Leszek Czajkowski of Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers explain the project’s design and construction in the May/June issue of magazine.

👉https://bit.ly/DF-MayJun26-TheBattery

🎤 A Must-See Session at !We're excited to share that Peter Kandaris has been selected to deliver the prestigious Hal Hu...
06/02/2026

🎤 A Must-See Session at !

We're excited to share that Peter Kandaris has been selected to deliver the prestigious Hal Hunt Lecture on Communication at SuperPile ’26, taking place June 24–26 in New Orleans.

His presentation, “We Gotta Talk . . . and Listen,” shares inspiring stories about how meaningful conversations can shape careers, personal growth and life-changing opportunities.

📍 Join us in New Orleans and be part of a conversation that may change the way you communicate—and listen.

Find out more - https://bit.ly/Hal-Hunt-26

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