Deep Foundations Institute

10/15/2026

The city of Boston and the surrounding suburbs boast a fantastic sports culture, Revolutionary War era history, and a thriving center for education, technology and business.

Yet the landscape that you see while visiting today is far different than the 1600s colonial topography. Many centuries of urbanization around the city have completely altered the original terrain.

Brendan Fitzpatrick of DuroTerra describes the history that created the current Boston landscape and presents geotechnical conditions, project challenges and design solutions from various projects at commonly known locations around the city.

📖 Read all about it in the Sept/Oct issue of magazine - https://bit.ly/DF-SeptOct26-BostonIronPiles

10/14/2026

Your first DFI conference could be the beginning of something big.

New ideas. New connections. New opportunities to find your place in the geotech industry.

From students attending for the first time to professionals connecting during networking receptions, DFI’s Annual Conference is where careers and communities grow.

Come find your people at DFI51.

📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 November 2–5, 2026
🔗 dfi-events.org/dfi51/

10/13/2026

International Grouting Webinar coming this Thursday, Oct. 15!

Don’t let this one flow past you—moderator Kathleen Bensko and DFI’s International Grouting Committee invite you to journey behind the scenes of the Lower Baker Dam grouting project!

Hear how the owner, consulting engineer, and contractor each contributed to this complex project in the Pacific Northwest. From early design documents to onsite methods and equipment, DFI’s final webinar of 2026 has it all!

Reserve Your Spot! - dfi-events.org/grouting/oct-2026

10/12/2026

The countdown to in Pittsburgh starts now! DFI is thrilled to announce Conference Co-Chairs Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero and Roberto Nevarez, who are supported by a powerhouse team of Technical Program Co-Chairs.

We can’t wait to see these talented industry leaders bring together the ideas, expertise and connections that make S3 so impactful!

➡️ dfi-events.org/s3-27/

10/09/2026

Great lineup for - we can’t wait to hear from them!

Deep Foundations Institute has released the program for its 51st Annual Conference, taking place November 2–5, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Centered on “Sea Level Impacts: Navigating Challenges Together,” DFI51 will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, technical tracks, networking opportunities, and an industry exhibit hall.

10/09/2026

Still haven’t registered for the DFI Ed Trust California Golf Outing? You’re about to miss an unforgettable day—one filled with great energy, meaningful connections and plenty of memorable moments.

Join us this October and experience it for yourself!

🔗 dfi-events.org/ca-golf26/

As always, thank you to all the sponsors whom made this event possible.

10/08/2026

Opened in 1986, the Mandurah Estuary Bridge proved that an incrementally launched bridge could be constructed in Australia.

Detailed records and lessons learned from this milestone accomplishment also proved extremely useful several decades later.

Su Kwong Tan, James McIlquham and Ken Chen of WSP Australia share how historical data and targeted investigation helped reduce concrete consumption, simplified construction and delivered an efficient bridge foundation solution in Western Australia.

Find out more in the Sept/Oct issue of magazine.

📖 bit.ly/DF-SeptOct26-Mandurah

10/07/2026

The conversations shaping the future of geotech start here.

DFI committee meetings bring professionals together to exchange ideas, tackle industry challenges and turn shared expertise into action.

At DFI51, don’t just attend — take a seat at the table.

📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 November 2–5, 2026

Learn more and make plans to join us: https://dfi-events.org/dfi51/

10/06/2026

The 2027 DFI Media Planner is here! Download a copy today and explore all the ways DFI can connect your brand to the larger geotechnical audience.

👉 members.dfi.org/media-planner/

10/05/2026

The future of our industry depends on the talent we nurture today, but for many aspiring professionals, there is a growing divide between classroom and career: the financial burden of education.

By attending the 19th Annual Trust Gala, you are doing more than donating to a fund—you are building a bridge over that gap. Every contribution directly benefits the scholarships available to geotechnical students, providing critical supporting infrastructure as they cross from academic study into professional practice.

Reserve your seat today and support the next generation of geotechnical professionals!

Don’t miss out!

👉 https://dfi-events.org/gala26/