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Deep Foundations Institute

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

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/

09/30/2026

Congratulations to this year’s DFI Outstanding Project Award winner — the Irishtown Bend Slope Stabilization Project!

Addressing one of the region’s most significant geotechnical challenges, the completed stabilization system features a 2,200 ft (670 m) long pipe pile and sheet pile combi-wall tied back into the hillside.

In the Sept/Oct issue of magazine, Cody Schappacher and Nick Kloenne of Goettle dive into the details of the driven wall and tieback system that now holds the Cuyahoga riverbank in Cleveland, and the key solutions developed to make the system constructable.

👉 bit.ly/DF-SeptOct26-OPA26

09/29/2026

✈️ Grab your passports!

Registration is officially open for ! Join industry leaders, innovators and changemakers from around the world for this not-to-be-missed event!

Discover new ideas and build valuable connections in the heart of Italy, this March.

▶️ dfi-events.org/grout27

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Camilo Quiceno-Toro, winner of the DFI Student Paper Competition for his paper, “Simplified Structural Modeling of Finned Pile Foundations Under Monotonic Lateral Loads.”

We also congratulate Syed Shadman Sakib of The University of Kansas, who received special recognition for his paper “Correlating MWD Data with DPT Resistance Using a Machine Learning Approach.”

Camilo will present his research on Nov. 3 at in Orlando, Florida, where both recipients will be recognized.

Learn more about the winners - https://bit.ly/2026-Student-Paper-Winner

09/25/2026

From the U.S. to India! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

We are so excited that DFI’s Executive Director Theresa Bastone Engler traveled to join DFI of India’s 15th Annual Conference, taking part in the opening ceremony and speaking to 350 delegates about DFI’s work around the world.

The conference brought together the geotech community for keynotes, project presentations and conversations about the future of the industry.

Great event with amazing energy!

09/24/2026

Less than a month to go! ⛳

Grab your clubs, gather your foursome and join us October 19 in Pleasanton, California, for the DFI Educational Trust’s California Golf Outing!

Come enjoy a fun day on the course, connect with industry colleagues and help support the next generation of deep foundations professionals.

🙌 A big thank-you to our generous sponsors:

Garbooshian Family
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc.
Master Builders Solutions
Magnum Piering
North Coast States Carpenters Union
McNeil Silveria Rice & Wiley
Nucor Steel Seattle
PJ's Rebar Inc.
Geopier, a Division of CMC
Webcor

Ready to play? Register through the link in our bio!

09/23/2026

The latest edition of the Deep Foundations magazine is now online! 📖

Stay up-to-date with the latest in the industry, read about the latest geotech projects and catch up on all the DFI news and events you might have missed.

🔗 bit.ly/Sep-Oct26-Mag

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.dfi.org/

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