Founded in the State of Texas in 1972, ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC-IAFD) is a professional, international, not-for-profit [501(c)(6)] trade association representing the anchored earth retention, drilled shaft, micropile, and other heavy civil construction/design industries. Our members include specialty subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers, academicians and design engineers in the private and public sectors. The ADSC-IAFD is served by a national staff and eight regional chapters.
Through its technical committees, the ADSC-IAFD conducts technical conferences and industry trade shows; conducts design, construction, inspection and testing seminars; establishes standards and specifications; funds pertinent research; offers field and management training programs including OSHA Certification; funds academic scholarships; provides project review services to government agencies and owners at all levels; publishes and distributes technical materials and publishes and offers subscriptions to its flagship periodical, FOUNDATION DRILLING Magazine.