Second Keynote Speaker Announced for DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
October 7–10 in Colorado Hawthorne, N.J.: Edward E. Belk Jr., P.E., director of civil works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Washington D.C., is presenting a keynote lecture at the plenary session on Day 3 of DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (DFI49). The international conference is being held October 7–10, at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. His presentation is titled “Dam and Levee Barrier Walls at the Corps of Engineers – H...
Missouri S&T professor wins ASCE President’s Medal
ROLLA, Mo. – Dr. Joel Burken, a longtime faculty member at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 President’s Medal from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). According to ASCE’s website, the annual award was established in the 1980s to honor engineers who have made significant accomplishments and contributions in support of ASCE, their field or the public. No more than two recipients are selected each year. “I feel humbled...
FK Architecture Expands, Hires Project Manager Eliane Garbero and Accounting Manager Jessica Romeo
Winter Park, FL: FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, is pleased to welcome Project Manager Eliane Florez Sanzone Garbero and Accounting Manager Jessica Romeo. The professionals will report to Managing Principal and Owner, Gary Badge, and Business Manager Karen Durrance. “As our firm continues to expand, we are thrilled to welcome Eli and Jessica to our team and look forward to their many contributions to our clients,” said Badge. “Their expertise and fresh perspectives will undoubted...
Kongsberg Discovery names Sandeep Sandhu as the new Country Manager for the US and Canada
Sandeep Sandhu has held the position as General Manager for Kongsberg Discovery Canada since August 2023. In his new role he will also oversee Kongsberg Discovery’s activities in the USA. Kongsberg Discovery develops technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. It is a business area within the KONGSBERG group and has been present in Canada and the US for almost 30 years. The U...
Group PMX Welcomes Project Director Joel Brenner, AIA
Brenner Brings Nearly 40 Years of Experience in Ground-Up Development and Renovation Projects to Strengthen Group PMX’s Solutions and Project-driven Culture NEW YORK, N.Y. — September 9, 2024 — Group PMX, an innovator in project, program, and construction management, announces the addition of Joel Brenner, AIA, as Project Director. A senior real estate design, development, and construction executive and registered architect, Brenner’s extensive background in project leadership and execut...
DFI Educational Trust Awards Scholarship Funds to 32 Students Pursuing Careers in Deep Foundations
Hawthorne, N.J.: The DFI Educational Trust awarded $102,000 in scholarships this spring to 32 exceptional students preparing for a career in the civil engineering and construction fields. More scholarships will be awarded in the fall, thanks to the generosity of many donors and fundraising event participants and sponsors. Since 2006, the Trust has awarded $2.2 million in scholarships and grants to more than 550 recipients at nearly 100 educational institutions. The high rate at which scholar...
Verus® Research Announces the Appointment of Stephanie Garcia as Communications Manager
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Stephanie Garcia as Communications Manager, a new role within the company. Garcia joined Verus Research in 2023 as a Technical Editor for the Applied Nuclear Research portfolio where she has demonstrated exceptional skill in managing complex information and crafting clear, impactful messaging. As Communications Manage...
The Water Council & Veolia Launch Water Workforce Center
Partnership will boost Wisconsin’s Water + Energy Forward Engine Milwaukee, WI – Leaders of The Water Council and Veolia North America (VNA) signed an agreement today to launch a Water & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee to grow the local water workforce, increase the pool of diverse talent and address workforce challenges. They also agreed to collaborate to advance new water and energy technologies to support Wisconsin’s Water + Energy Forward Engine. Although the water sector of...
DFI Announces Winner of Student Paper Competition
Hawthorne, N.J.: John Huntoon, Ph.D., EIT, a recent graduate of the geosystems engineering program at the Georgia Institute of Technology and current president of BioBilt Infrastructure Systems, is the winner of the DFI Educational Trust Student Paper Competition. His paper is titled, “Analytical Model of In-Situ Root-Inspired Ground Anchor Actuation and Pullout.” His research at Georgia Tech brought Huntoon through the National Science Foundation's Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Ge...
Covenant Technical Solutions Welcomes Blake DePaola as Southern California VP of Operations
DANVILLE, Calif. – Covenant Technical Solutions™ (CTS™) is thrilled to announce the addition of Blake DePaola to its leadership team as the Southern California Vice President of Operations. Contributing significantly to the depth of expertise offered by CTS, DePaola brings more than 12 years of industry experience in supervisory and project management roles, where he led successful multimillion dollar alternative delivery projects that resulted in improved water quality and sustainability in the...
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