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Summer 2025 Meeting
2025-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States

ADSC Summer Meeting 2025
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-22 | Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii, 1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI, 96743
Download the Onsite Program for the full schedule and everything you need to know about Summer Meeting 2025!

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DFI S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-07 | Madison, WI, Madison, WI

Summer 2025 Talk & Turf
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-13 | Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Center, 6015 Highway 89, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1A4, Canada
Time: 7:00 AM August 12th: SpeakersAugust 13th: Golf

PMT - Project Manager Training
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-20 07:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-21 07:30 - 17:00 | Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square, 1400 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX, 76092, United States
Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square
1400 Plaza Place Southlake, TX 76092

Registration costs $2,300 per attendee and includes breakfast, lunch, and breaks for the duration of the school.
*Capacity has been reached and registration has closed.*
For any questions, please reach out to Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com
Agenda

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome and Intros
9:00 AM Project Manager Basics
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Time Management
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Role of the Project Manager
2:30 PM Break
3:00 PM Weaving a Culture of Safety into the Whole Project
5:30 PM Wrap up day

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
7:00 AM Breakfast
7:30 AM Changes in Work, Documentation, Construction Claims
9:30 AM Break
10:00 AM Understanding Contracts
10:30 AM Insurance Bonds and Liens
11:45 AM Lunch
12:45 PM Project Specifications
1:45 PM Production, Extra Work, Cost Reporting
2:45 PM Break
3:15 PM An Entire Project Built on Quality
5:30 PM Wrap up day

Thursday, August 21, 2025
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Basics of Lean Construction and Other Systems
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Systems (cont’d)
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Optimizing Project Management Habits
5:00 PM Wrap up day

This program focuses on teaching Project Managers the skills needed for success in the drilled shaft, micropile, and anchored earth retention industries. The three-day course will enhance your employee’s ability to perform at a higher level.

PMT is designed to develop the Project Manager’s ability to confidently perform at a higher level of excellence, broaden the attendee’s knowledge of drilled shaft and micropile/anchored earth retention systems, and enhance communication, leadership, and managerial skills. Space is limited, and this class is only available to ADSC Members.

Topics include:

Excellence in Safety
Work, Documentation, and Construction Claims
Understanding Contracts
Insurance Bonds and Liens Rights
An Entire Project Built on Quality
Project Specifications and Guidelines
Production, Extra Wor,k and Cost Reporting Techniques
Time Management

RM ASCD Chapter Summer 2025 Meeting
2025-08-20 12:00 - 16:00 | New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, Colorado, 80403, United States
Virtual attendees, please join the meeting at 2 PM.

ADSC/CAGE/ASCE/SEAC 2025 Annual Golf Tournament
2025-08-21 08:00 - 13:00 | DU/Highlands Ranch Golf Course, 9000 Creekside Way, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Register Here: Colorado Association Of Geotechnical Engineers

Summer 2025 Meeting & Golf Outing
2025-08-21 08:30 - 19:00 | Lake of Isles in Stonigton, CT, CT, United States
8:30 AM-10:15 AM- breakfast & registration10:30 AM- Golf4:00PM- Cocktail Hour, Raffle and Awards5:00-7:00 PM – ADSC NE Chapter Meeting & Dinner
Register by filling out the form below and emailing it to Kyle Thompson
Registration
Room block is open at Foxwood Resort & Casino until July 30th

SCC Engineering Seminar
2025-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square, 1400 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX, 76092, United States
Engineering Seminar – Friday, August 22, 2025

Click here for the agenda & more information

Register here for the seminar: https://cvent.me/ayL8Ze

DROS - Drill Rig Operator School
2025-09-12 00:00 - 23:59
September 7 – 12

Register Here

Registration costs $2,400 per attendee, and includes breakfast, lunch and breaks for the duration of the school. For any questions, please reach out to Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com

The Ingleside Hotel2810 Golf RoadPewaukee, WI 53072Book your Room by August 21, 2025

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Sunday, September 7th

2:30 PM Registration Open4:00 PM Welcome & OverviewRick Marshall/Gene Sheedy– Program objective and purpose– Introduction of instructors– Driller’s responsibilities– Review schedule 5:00 PM Introductions & DinnerEach student introduces themselves:– What company, years of experience, about yourself– What would you like to get from this course

Monday, September 8th

6:00 AMBreakfast at hotel6:30 AMBoard bus to site – TEAM B
TEAM A – CLASSROOM

TEAM B – FIELD
7:00 AM
Equipment & Job Site Safety – Part 1 – Rick MarshallLearn the importance of maintaining proper safety standards, OSHA regulations, PPE, rigging and hoisting procedures, fall protection, confined space entry, equipment hazards, JSA.

Safety briefingHands-on field activities
9:15 AMFundamentals of Drilling – Cased/Open Hole – Bo WalkerAccess constraints, hole layouts and locates for setting up drill. Maintaining and checking for bore-hole alignment during drilling. Open hole and casing means and method techniques and applications for processing shaft in both stable and unstable soil conditions.
Hands-on field activities
11:30 AM
Board bus to hotel
12:00 PM
Lunch at hotel

TEAM A – FIELD

TEAM B – CLASSROOM
1:00 PM
Safety briefingHands-on field activities

Equipment & Job Site Safety – Part 1 – Rick MarshallLearn the importance of maintaining proper safety standards, OSHA regulations, PPE, rigging and hoisting procedures, fall protection, confined space entry, equipment hazards, JSA.
3:15 PM
Hands-on field activities
Fundamentals of Drilling – Cased/Open Hole – Bo WalkerAccess constraints, hole layouts and locates for setting up drill. Maintaining and checking for bore-hole alignment during drilling. Open hole and casing means and method techniques and applications for processing shaft in both stable and unstable soil conditions. 5:30 PM
Board bus to hotel
6:00 PM
Both teams combined at hotel for daily recapDiscuss daily activities and learning points. Identify any safety concerns noticed. Take daily quiz.
6:30 PM
Dismissed for the day

Tuesday, September 9th

6:00 AM
Breakfast at hotel
6:30 AM
Board bus to site – TEAM A

TEAM B – CLASSROOM
TEAM A – FIELD7:00 AMUnderstanding the Driller’s Role – Bo WalkerLearn about the bidding process and changed conditions/claims, and the importance of the driller’s responsibilities and role and how it contributes to the success of the drilling project.
Safety briefingHands-on field activities
9:15 AM
Drill Tool Design, Application and Maintenance – Bo StedingUnderstanding design and application of drilling tools and effects on drilling production and shaft quality. Learn about variations of soil/rock augers, core carrels, clean out buckets. Drilling tool maintenance of teeth and pockets, etc. will be presented in detail.

Hands-on field activities
11:30 AM
Board bus to hotel
12:00 PM
Lunch at hotel

TEAM B – FIELD

TEAM A – CLASSROOM
1:00 PM
Safety briefingHands-on field activities
Understanding the Driller’s Role – Bo WalkerLearn about the bidding process and changed conditions/claims, and the importance of the driller’s responsibilities and role and how it contributes to the success of the drilling project. 3:15 PM
Hands-on field activities

Drill Tool Design, Application and Maintenance – Bo StedingUnderstanding design and application of drilling tools and effects on drilling production and shaft quality. Learn about variations of soil/rock augers, core carrels, clean out buckets. Drilling tool maintenance of teeth and pockets, etc. Will be presented in detail.
5:30 PMBoard bus to site 6:00 PMDinner and making connections 6:00 PM
Dismissed for the day
8:00 PMBoard bus to hotel8:30 PMDissmissed for the day

Wednesday, September 10th

6:00 AM
Breakfast at hotel
6:30 AM
Board bus to site – TEAM B

TEAM A – CLASSROOM

TEAM B – FIELD
7:00 AM
Rigging and Hoisting – Rick MarshallPractice, recognize and enforce rigging procedures. Learn how to correctly use straps, bridles and chokers for securing the load for hoisting. Understand load picking and suspension physics and adherent dangers. Each student will learn and use proper hand signaling procedures for ground-to-operator communication in the field.

Safety briefingHands-on field activities
9:15 AM
Fundamentals of Drilling Slurry – Slurry School TeamLearn the proper procedure and purpose for using mineral and polymer slurries, the equipment required, proper mixing and testing (viscosity, weight, sand content pH). Slurry drilling application and technique for advancing hole will be presented and discussed.

Hands-on field activities
11:30 AM
Board bus to hotel
12:00 PM
Lunch at hotel

TEAM A – FIELD

TEAM B – CLASSROOM
1:00 PM
Safety briefingHands-on field activities

Rigging and Hoisting – Rick MarshallPractice, recognize and enforce rigging procedures. Learn how to correctly use straps, bridles and chokers for securing the load for hoisting. Understand load picking and suspension physics and adherent dangers. Each student will learn and use proper hand signaling procedures for ground-to-operator communication in the field.
3:15 PM
Hands-on field activities

Fundamentals of Drilling Slurry – Slurry School TeamLearn the proper procedure and purpose for using mineral and polymer slurries, the equipment required, proper mixing and testing (viscosity, weight, sand content pH). Slurry drilling application and technique for advancing hole will be presented and discussed.
5:30 PM
Board bus to hotel
6:00 PM
Both teams combined at hotel for daily recapDiscuss daily activities and learning points. Identify any safety concerns noticed. Take daily quiz.
6:30 PM
Dismissed for the day

Thursday, September 11th

6:00 AM
Breakfast at hotel
6:30 AM
Board bus to site – TEAM A

TEAM B – CLASSROOM

TEAM A – FIELD
7:00 AM
Material Placement and Jobsite Math – Peggy Hagerty DuffyLearn considerations for rebar steel and concrete placement in shaft to assure a quality finished product. Determining volumes of concrete, followability factors, aggregate design and how they can affect installation practices. Explanation of quality assurance procedures common to the industry.

Safety briefingHands-on field activities
9:15 AM
Geology/Interpreting Soil Reports – Peggy Hagerty DuffyClassification of soils. Interpretation and reading of soil report logs. Recognizing geological formations and stratums when encountered which determine drill processes and installation practices related to drilled shaft construction.

Hands-on field activities
11:30 AM
Board bus to hotel
12:00 PM
Lunch at hotel

TEAM B – FIELD

TEAM A – CLASSROOM
1:00 PM
Safety briefingHands-on field activities

Material Placement and Jobsite Math – Peggy Hagerty DuffyLearn considerations for rebar steel and concrete placement in shaft to assure a quality finished product. Determining volumes of concrete, followability factors, aggregate design and how they can affect installation practices. Explanation of quality assurance procedures common to the industry.
3:15 PM
Hands-on field activities

Geology/Interpreting Soil Reports – Peggy Hagerty DuffyClassification of soils. Interpretation and reading of soil report logs. Recognizing geological formations and stratums when encountered which determine drill processes and installation practices related to drilled shaft construction.
5:30 PM
Board bus to hotel
6:00 PM
Both teams combined at hotel for daily recapDiscuss daily activities and learning points. Identify any safety concerns noticed. Take daily quiz.
6:30 PM
Dismissed for the day

Friday, September 12th

6:00 AM
Breakfast at hotel
6:30 AM
Board bus to site – TEAM B

TEAM A – CLASSROOM

TEAM B – FIELD
7:00 AM
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Tony KrautLearn the fundamentals of hydraulic and electrical system operations, component identifications, diagram reading, and troubleshooting procedures. Understand and be able to perform hydraulic system maintenance procedures. Maintain hydraulic oil cleanliness practices.

Safety briefingHands-on field activities
9:15 AM
Equipment and Jobsite Safety – Part 2 – Rick MarshallLearn the importance of maintaining proper safety standards, OSHA regulations, PPE, fall protection, confined space entry, equipment hazards, JSA.

Hands-on field activities
11:30 AM
Board bus to hotel
12:00 PM
Lunch at hotel

TEAM A – FIELD

TEAM B – CLASSROOM
1:00 PM
Safety briefingHands-on field activities

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Tony KrautLearn the fundamentals of hydraulic and electrical system operations, component identifications, diagram reading, and troubleshooting procedures. Understand and be able to perform hydraulic system maintenance procedures. Maintain hydraulic oil cleanliness practices.
3:15 PM
Hands-on field activities

Equipment and Jobsite Safety – Part 2 – Rick MarshallLearn the importance of maintaining proper safety standards, OSHA regulations, PPE, fall protection, confined space entry, equipment hazards, JSA.
5:30 PM
Board bus to hotel
6:00 PM
Both teams combined at hotel for daily recapDiscuss daily activities and learning points. Identify any safety concerns noticed. Take daily quiz.
6:30 PM
Dismissed.

SCC Summer Meeting 2025
2025-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Praire, Texas, 75050, United States
Gates Open: 5:00 PM Chapter Meeting: 5:30 PMFirst Race: 6:35 PM

Register HereRegistration is $75.00/person and will include entry to the suite, horse races, food and drinks. Registration closes August 29, 2025

Bill Maher Memorial Golf Outing
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-15 | Rocky Gap Resort, 16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, MD, 21530 - 1059, United States
This event is to raise funds for Chapter development and the National ADSC Bill Maher Scholarship Fund.All Mid-Atlantic Chapter members and their suppliers are invited to attend the full event (dinner included). Prefer just golf? Join us Monday for a fun day on the course!

Bring your customers, register as a foursome, or sign up individually to complete a team. All skill levels are welcome—everyone can contribute and enjoy the Captain’s Choice / Best Ball format.Please RSVP No Later Than August 15, 2025 to scarroll@dwkozera.com

'25 Fall Chapter Meeting & Golf Tournament
2025-09-15 00:00 - 2025-09-16 23:59 | Lodge Geneva National, W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147, United States
MondayAdler Room at The Lodge Geneva National
TuesdayGolf, Lunch and Prizes at Geneva National

TEST
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-24 17:00

WCC Golf Tournament
2025-09-18 07:00 - 16:00 | Wingfield Golf Club, 3434 48 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Event Information & Details

16th International Workshop on Micropiles
2025-09-24 00:00 - 2025-09-26 23:59 | Valencia, Spain, Valencia, Spain

ADSC Fall Board Meeting
2025-10-01 10:30 - 17:00 | https://www.adsc-iafd.com/event/adsc-fall-board-meeting/
Central Standard Time Zone

Register Here

Register now to receive the Teams link to join us for Fall Meeting 2025 on October 1st!

Please email Gabby Hawkins at ghawkins@adsc-iafd.com with any questions.

AgendaAll meeting times are CST.

10:30 AMSafety Committee Meeting11:30 AMEducation Task Force 12:30 PMLunch Break 1:00 PM Associates Committee Meeting2:00 PM Membership Task Force Meeting3:00 PMBreak3:15 PM Drilled Shaft Committee Meeting4:15 PMGeneral Membership Meeting

Fall 2025 Board Meeting
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | https://www.adsc-iafd.com/event/fall-2025-board-meeting-2/
Contact Becky Patterson at beckypatterson@adscwest.org for the log in information.

Fall 2025 Board Meeting
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00

The Utility Expo
2025-10-07 00:00 - 2025-10-09 23:59 | Louisville, KY, Louisville, KY

DFI 50
2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-10-23 23:59 | Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN

Fall Planning Meeting
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Rye Bar and Grill, 1 Station Plaza, New York, 10580, United States
CC Authorization Form

Please email Kyle Thompson (kthompson@phxfnd.com) and Allison Filas (allison.filas@skanska.com) with cc authorization form to register.

Agenda:4 PM – 5 PM Fall Planning Meeting5 PM – 7 PM Dinner and PresentationPresentation Title:“Legal Considerations with Artificial Intelligence Surrounding the Construction Industry”Featured Speaker: Richard Kalson, Esq., Cozen O’Connor

Registration: $50/personMeeting Sponsor: $300

12th Annual Golf Outing
2025-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Governors Towne Club, 4545 Champions Walk Drive, Acworth, Georgia, 30101, United States
Registration Form

Please return golf registration and sponsorships by email before Monday, October 27, 2025. Please email the registration form to dean@rwharrisinc.com.All existing or eligible ADSC Contractor members, Technical Affiliates and Associate Members are encouraged to attend. Registration includes – Continental breakfast, box lunch, green fees, cart, range balls, gifts and prizes.

Agenda:8:00 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast/Registration9:00 – 11:00 AM Chapter Meeting /Presentation*11:00 – 12:00 PM Warmup / Box Lunch12:00 PM Golf (Shot Gun Start) Awards Ceremony / Dinner immediately after golf * Speakers and/or Panelists TBD

Safety Summit 2025
2025-11-04 00:00 - 2025-11-06 23:59 | Omni Las Colinas, 221 Las Colinas Blvd E, Irving, Texas, 75039, United States
Register Here

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

Omni Las Colinas221 Las Colinas Blvd EIrving, TX 75039Book your Room by October 13, 2025

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas will headline the event, helping construction professionals to understand how their interactions with employees and co-workers can prevent suicide. Dr. Spencer-Thomas has led several ADSC-sponsored sessions in the past, and owners and managers have consistently commented on how valuable her insights have been.
A panel discussion on how ADSC members are interpreting “Safety Differently” will be another highlight, with opportunities for attendees to benefit from the successes and learning experiences of other companies.
Numerous other sessions will cover the psychology and logistics of establishing a safe environment, including:

Serious Injury and Fatality Discussions and Speaker
Tackling Distracted Driving with Cameras and AI
Safety Innovation – Vendor Showcase
Safety Through the Eyes of a General Contractor (Panel)
Trends and Findings from ADSC Member Events

Who should attend? Owners/Executives/Operations Managers/Safety Professionals (general contractors are welcome).
AgendaNovember 4, 20255:30 PM – 7:00 PM Opening Reception
November 5, 20257:00 AM – 8:00 AM Networking Breakfast8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sessions, Panels, Lunch and Breaks, including vendor showcase
November 6, 20257:00 AM – 8:00 AM Networking Breakfast8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sessions, Panels, Lunch and Breaks, including vendor showcase

Engineering Summit 2025
2025-11-05 00:00 - 23:59 | The Speedway Club, 5555 Concord Parkway, Concord, North Carolina, 28027, United States
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The one-day summit event begins with breakfast at 7:00am and the first speaker following at 8:00 am.

This event is geared towards highlighting design, construction, and legal aspects of deep foundation and earth retention systems for the benefit of the design and construction community. Register above! Note – a separate email address is required this year for each registrant.

Hotel rooms can be booked using the link above or by calling the hotel directly (704-979-2900) and asking for reservations and provide Code: ADSC25Hilton Garden Inn7831 Gateway LaneConcord N.C 28027Book by October 12, 2025

We hope you will join us in this event, which serves to advance knowledge of these topics from both a technical and practical perspective and provide for an interesting and informative day.

Working Platforms Luncheon & Seminar
2025-11-12 11:30 - 16:00 | Holiday Inn Arlington NE – Rangers Ballpark, 1311 Wet N Wild Way, Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States
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Working Platforms Implementation School is for project managers, company owners, estimators, and other project administrators who are working to incorporate working platform considerations into their daily work flows. This program does not cover platform design methods or other technical issues, but instead concentrates on critical items like contract negotiations, communication with GCs and Owners, and internal awareness of platform needs. Plan to attend if you are making working platforms part of your regular project administration. (Hint – that’s all of us).Agenda:11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Intro12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch1:15 PM – 3:45 PM SeminarDiscussion:“What is a working platform and how they shall be utilized when installing deep foundations.”

Featured Speaker: Rick Marshall & Peggy Hagerty Duffy

Fall Chapter Meeting
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Malcolm Drilling Company, 791 Gladiola Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84104, United States
Join us in person or via Teams on November 12th at 2 PM for the Fall Chapter Meeting at Malcom Drilling in Salt Lake City, UT. Please email Dianne Rundell at dianne@parkrangeconstruction.com for the link.

Ronnie Fisher Memorial Clay Shoot
2025-11-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Alpine Shooting Range, 5482 Shelby Rd, Fort Worth, Texas, 76140, United States
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Agenda:9 AM ADSC SCC Fall Chapter Meeting10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lunch & Shooter RegistrationNoon Clay Shoot Begins3 PM Dinner & Awards
