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ADSC Concrete Slam
2026-04-21 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Detroit) | TX
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Concrete Slam is a dynamic, one-day event intended to address current issues and needs related to concrete used for deep foundations.

Why You Should Attend

This session is for contractors, design engineers, project managers, transportation officials, owners’ engineers, and other personnel who pour, specify, and study concrete used to construct primarily drilled shafts and micropiles (although many of the issues covered will also pertain to other types of below-ground construction).This dynamic event is intended to be interactive, with discussions and questions throughout the presentations. A virtual option is available, but participants will only be able to log questions and comments in the chat.

Registration

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Cost

Members (includes breakfast & lunch)$350Non-Members (includes breakfast & lunch)$375Virtual Attendees$100Government Employees(includes breakfast & lunch)$150Virtual Government Employees$50Students(includes breakfast & lunch)$75Students0

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Attendees will receive 6 PDHs.

Hotel Accommodations

The Room block is closed.Please contact Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@ads-iafd.com for any questions.

The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas400 W Las Colinas Blvd.Irving, TX 75039

Tuesday, April 21

8:30 AMA Contractor’s Guide to a Great SpecRay Fassett, Condon-JohnsonEric Risberg, P.E., GoettleScott Jacobs, P.E., BC.GE, Keller9:30 AMPotions and Spells – The Latest Concrete Chemistry and TechnologyDr. Nathan Tregger, Verifi10:30 AMBreak11:00 AMThe State of the Concrete AddressChristophe Justino, Soletanche Bachy12:00 PMLunch1:00 PMDispatches from the FrontJustine Lentini Trogani, P.E., ADSC2:00 PMWhat Do You Know About How the Sausage is Made?Michael Whisonant, Martin Marrietta3:00 PMBreak3:30 PMIs It Mass Concrete, and, By the Way, What Does That Mean?!Dr. Andrew Boeckmann, P.E., Dan Brown and Associates4:30 PMPanel Discussion Do We Really Care About Compressive Strength?Various Presenters

Speakers

Tuesday, April 21 @ 8:30 AM

A Contractor’s Guide to a Great SpecRay Fassett, Condon-JohnsonEric Risberg, P.E., GoettleScott Jacobs, P.E., BC.GE, KellerMost concrete specifications for deep foundations are remnants of outdated documents that were adapted from specifications for above-grade elements like walls and slabs. There are significant problems with using the same controlling factors to specify flatwork and superstructure elements as deep foundation elements. Three contractors will highlight the problems they see routinely in specifications that ultimately cause problems in achieving the intended design.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 9:30 AM

Potions and Spells – The Latest Concrete Chemistry and TechnologyDr. Nathan Tregger, VerifiMany of the unique aspects of deep foundation construction – long pour times, workability needs, curing below grade, bleed caused by casing, pouring in hazardous environments – can be addressed through the use of specialty techniques and admixtures. Nathan Tregger will present on the latest and greatest in admixtures, mix designs, and other chemical solutions to specialty concrete needs. He will combine this with an overview of the most current, real-time batch tracking technology to increase the number of tools that contractors have available to ensure concrete gets in the ground as designed.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 11:00 AM

The State of the Concrete AddressChristophe Justino, Soletanche BachyChristophe Justino lives every day at the cutting edge of deep foundation concrete technology. He will provide a front-of-the-bus view of what’s coming, what’s going away, and methods for dealing with big changes.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 1:00 PM

Dispatches from the FrontJustine Lentini Trogani, P.E., ADSCIn this session, results of regional surveys will be given to characterize problems and issues that are occurring regionally throughout North America. Attendees will have the opportunity to comment on their own experiences and suggest research needs and regional initiatives to address consistent issues.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 2:00 PM

What Do You Know About How the Sausage is Made?Michael Whisonant, Martin MarriettaHow well do you understand how a typical concrete batch plant works? How much variation exists from one plant to another? What should you be asking your batch plant to help you have more effective concrete pours? A veteran of the concrete production world, Whisenhunt will break it down and offer proactive suggestions for how deep foundation contractors can proactively improve their chances of success.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 3:30 PM

Is It Mass Concrete, and, By the Way, What Does That Mean?!Dr. Andrew Boeckmann, P.E., Dan Brown and AssociatesConcrete does funny things when you put a large amount of it in the same place. But how much is enough to create problems? And does geometry matter? Andy will walk through a summary of recent research on mass concrete as it applies to deep foundations. He will address conditions that can cause problems, as well as thresholds for requirements for mitigation measures, such as cooling tubes.

Tuesday, April 21 @ 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion:Do We Really Care About Compressive Strength?Various PresentersThe standard for acceptance of concrete for over 100 years, the quest for compressive strength often leads to severe modifications in other characteristics that can reduce deep foundation performance. Our panelists will debate the possibility of abandoning the all-consuming quest for f’c. (Gasp!)

Sponsorship Opportunities

More information coming soon.

For any questions, please reach out to Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com

ADSC Spring Meeting 2026
2026-04-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Irving Convention Center, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, Texas, 75039, United States
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For any questions, please reach out to Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com.

Hotel Accommodation: The room block is now closed!The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas400 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

Agenda

8:00 AMBreakfast9:00 AMSafety Working Group10:00 AMMembership Commitee 11:00 AMProject Presentation11:30 AMLunch12:30 PMAssociate Committee & IFCEE Discussion1:30 PMDrilled Shaft Committee 2:30 PMBreak3:00 PMGeneral Membership

2026 Civil Engineering Faculty Workshop
2026-06-07 07:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Boston, Massachusetts
ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling will bring together the leading foundation engineering faculty members in North America for this intensive five-day workshop. The workshop will cover the state-of-the-art in the design, construction, and testing of drilled shafts, anchored earth retention systems and micropiles. This industry education event has been formulated to provide attendees with the information needed to instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in the foundation and earth retention technologies covered. Please complete the information above to be considered to attend the workshop. Expenses will be paid by ADSC-IAF, excluding travel to and from Boston, Massachusetts. Return this application and a detailed resume (include in your resume specific experience with drilled shafts, anchored earth retention systems, and micropile design, construction and teaching). Limited to 50 participants.Applications and Resumes must be received by December 1, 2025. Return your completed application form and your resume to Tina Greenwell (tgreenwell@adsc-iafd.com)

DFI-SuperPile ’26
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-26 23:59 | New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Illinois, 70130, United States
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Call for Abstracts

Technical committees of DFI and ADSC combine their industry expertise to organize SuperPile ’26. The three-day event will include technical committee meetings along with presentations on the latest developments in piling foundations.AgendaWednesday, June 24 Conference Day 1Technical Committee Meetings and Women in Deep Foundations Networking ReceptionThursday, June 25 Conference Day 2Exhibits, Technical Sessions and Welcome ReceptionFriday, June 26 Conference Day 3Exhibits, Technical Sessions and Closing Plenary

Summer Meeting 2026
2026-07-19 00:00 - 2026-07-22 23:59 | TX
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Plan to attend ADSC’s Summer Meeting in Chicago! Registration is now open! This meeting program is full to the brim with fun, interspersed with great opportunities for networking and moving the deep foundations industry forward, and punctuated with an exclamation point of education at the end. Join us. Reconnect with friends. Bring your family. You’ll create lasting memories and progress that carries on for years.

Why You Should Attend

Just the other day, you were thinking… “What I really need is a fun summer trip with a bunch of old friends!” We think we’ve gathered all the right ingredients for you to create the perfect getaway.

July in Chicago? Check. (So much to do and such lovely weather).

Old ADSC friends? Check. (Our Hall of Fame ceremony will bring in LOTS of blasts from the past).

New ADSC friends and their families? (We have such a fun group of people!)

A stunning hotel right on Michigan Avenue? Check. (The Ritz-Carlton is FABULOUS).

Cruising down the Chicago River while drillers tell tales of epic projects? Double check. (Have you ever met Mike Wysockey? Impossible not to have fun around him.)

Registration

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Cost

Attendee$1,350Companion Antendee$750Opening Reception ONLY$150Opening Reception & Hall of Fame Dinner ONLY$450Hall of Fame Dinner ONLY$350Saturday Boat TourJoin us for a boat tour on the Chicago River with food, drinks, and a fireworks show!$175Saturday Boat Tour (Kids 12 & under)Join us for a boat tour on the Chicago River with food, drinks, and a fireworks show! $100

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

More information coming soon.

Hotel Accommodations

Reserve Your Room

Room block closes June 19.Please contact Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@ads-iafd.com for any questions.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 160 East Pearson Street Chicago, IL 60611

Saturday, July 18

4:00 PMClosed Board of Directors Meeting7:30 – 10:30 PMBoat Cruise with fireworks (SEPARATE REGISTRATION)

Sunday, July 19

4:00 PMAssociates Committee Meeting 4:00 PMGovernance Committee Meeting 5:30 PMOpening Reception

Monday, July 20

7:00 AMBreakfast8:00 AMSafety Working Group9:00 AMWiC Roundtable10:00 AMBreak10:30 AMAnchored Earth Retention Committee (Concurrent session)Membership Committee Meeting (Concurrent session)11:30 AMMicropile Committee Meeting12:30 PMSafety Award Lunch1:30 PMOwners Roundtable2:30 PMDrilled Shaft Committee Meeting 3:30 PMBreak4:00 PMGeneral Membership Meeting

Tuesday, July 21

7:00 – 8:30 AMBreakfast9:00 AMGolf11:00 AMFamily Activities6:00 PMReception and Silent Auction7:00 PMDinner, Live Auction, and Hall of Fame Ceremony

Wednesday, July 22

7:00 AMBreakfast8:00 AMEducation Task Force Meeting9:00 AMEducation Tracks #1 and #2 Begins (Concurrent sessions)Education Track #1: Improvising at the University of Iowa Education Track #2: Difficult Access on a Narrow Jetty 10:00 AMEducation Track #1: Assembling the Arsenal – A Contractor’s Weapons in Defending Drilled Shafts Education Track #2 – Trust as a Tool for Safety on Transmission Foundation Jobsites 11:00 AMEducation Track #1: Concrete Slam Regional Trends Education Track #2: Logistics Issues for Transmission Structure Foundations

Summer Meeting Preview

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Speakers

Monday, July 20 @ 9:00 AM

Women in Construction RoundtableRick Kalson, Cozen O’ConnorRick Kalson will give a presentation on the protection of business and personal assets, followed by a group discussion. This information is valuable for both women and men in the industry.

Wednesday, July 22 @ 9:00 AM

Improvising at the University of IowaGene Sheedy, P.E., Midwest Drilled Foundations and Engineering This project was notable for the cooperation between the drilling contractor and the construction manager to change the schedule so that existing structures could be used as a working platform for a major portion of the job.  Additional collaboration prevented conflicts with earthwork contractors working in the same area when drilling took place.

Difficult Access on a Narrow JettyNick Ibach, Tri-State Drilling Those in the transmission structure business know that access and logistics often comprise the most critical parts of the job, as schedule constraints only allow short windows to get in and get out. This presentation will highlight just such a project in which the “How do we get there?” was much more complicated than the “How do we drill this?”

Wednesday, July 22 @ 10:00 AM

Assembling the Arsenal – A Contractor’s Weapons in Defending Drilled ShaftsGeorge Piczalko, GRL/PDI, Scott Webster, GRL/PDI, Scott Jacobs, Keller

George Piczalko, GRL/PDI

Scott Webster, GRL/PDI

Scott Jacobs, Keller

From legal strategies to methods of insisting on ACTUAL inspections, this session will serve as the first in a series of workshops on how to assemble an arsenal of defensive weapons while proactively insisting on practical and quality execution from the Owner’s side.

Trust as a Tool for Safety on Transmission Foundation JobsitesZach Kane, Aldridge Group Gravity doesn’t work differently on transmission structure projects, but the temporary nature of jobsite infrastructure often means that a different approach to safety is needed. Zach Kane will speak about trust as a tool and how to establish a safety mentality even when the jobsite can change on a daily basis.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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PriceTypeBenefits$3,500Golf SponsorshipShow off to everyone in the golf tournament with your logo on all the golf carts, a post on social media, and a listing in the onsite program. $250Golf Hole – 18Bring all the players good luck by having your logo blow in the wind at a hole with a hole sponsor that has your logo on a hole flag.$1,000Breakfast – MondayBranded signage and onsite program listing$2,000AM & PM Break – MondayIncludes Logo-branded snack bags, branded plates, signage, social media promotion, and onsite program listing$1,000Breakfast – TuesdayBranded signage and onsite program listing$1,000Breakfast – WednesdayBranded signage and onsite program listing$1,000CoffeeBranded signage and onsite program listing$5,000Opening Reception Bar & Specialty Cocktail Includes a specialty cocktail. Your brand will be front and center with logo placement on bar signage, napkins, drinkware, as well as recognition in the onsite program and across social media.$1,500Owners Roundtable Beer & SeltzersBranded signage at tables and beverage stations, in-meeting shout-out, onsite program listing, and social media promotion.$2,500Safety Award Lunch Branded signage, logo placement on presentation slideshow, and an onsite program listing.$5,000Wifi Branded signage and onsite program listing.$4,000LanyardsHave everyone wear your logo around their necks by sponsoring the lanyards given to every attendee at the meeting. This will also include a listing in the onsite program. $1,500Name BadgesIncludes Logo placement on all conference name badges and onsite program listing.$1,500Bus SponsorshipBranded signage and onsite program listing.$500Info CardBranded restaurant guide featuring sponsor logo, distributed at registration, and a listing in the onsite program.$725Onsite Program AdvertismentFull page ad in the onsite program given out to all attendees.$2,000Table Top Exhibit SpaceDedicated tabletop display area, signage, and onsite program listing.

For any questions, please reach out to Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com

ADSC Fall Meeting
2026-10-07 00:00 - 23:59 | TX

IFCEE 2027
2027-05-11 00:00 - 2027-05-14 23:59 | Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Gaylord, TX, United States
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ADSC-The International Association of Foundation Drilling, DFl (Deep Foundations Institute), G-I (Geo-Institute of American Society of Civil Engineers), and PDCA (Pile Driving Contractors Association) have joined forces yet again for the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo, May 11-14, 2027. The event will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Important Dates to RememberApril 14, 2026 | Exhibit Sales & Sponsorships OpenApril 14, 2026 | Room Block OpensDecember 1, 2026 | IFCEE 2027 Registration Opens
