Virtual Learning Returns to PDCA for 2025; Next Value Driven Webinar Apr. 10

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Richard Morales from Bull Moose Tube will present a webinar on steel piling on August 14th
Do you need to obtain Professional Development Hours (PDH) to maintain your certification? PDCA offers a virtual learning program that is available to all employees at PDCA Member companies, at no cost. The programming is also available to non-members of PDCA, which includes a nominal, per-program registration fee. The Value Driven Webinar Series takes place on the second Thursday, every other month.

The first installment for the 2025 Webinar Series is happening on April 10th at 2:00 PM EDT. On that afternoon, attendees will hear the program entitled Considerations for Testing - Making the Most of Load Test Programs by Ryan Allin, PE, Vice President at Pile Dynamics, Inc. During this webinar, Mr. Allin will explain the value that load testing programs can provide to your project. Conversely, he will also outline their limitations. Additionally, the program will feature a case study depicting the optimization of the foundation and the cost savings for one project which involved load testing. Those who complete the one-hour program are eligible to receive 1-hour PDH.

Subsequent programs are also available in 2025, including one on June 12th. More information about that webinar is coming soon. Then, on August 14th, Richard Morales, M.Sc., PE, F.ASCE, the manager of field applications engineering at Bull Moose Tube will present Steel Pipe Pile ERW Specifications: Challenges, Advantages and Solutions. On October 9th, Lina Martin, PE, BDM at Orion will present the case study for the award-winning project, Port Everglades Southport Turning Notch Expansion, and on December 11th, there will be an industry safety program available through the Value Driven Webinar Series.

For more information about the PDCA Value Driven Webinar Series, or to register for an upcoming program, please click the button below.

 
 
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Atlantic Metrocast, Inc. in Norfolk, VA hosted a LIVE, on-location installment of the Value Driven Webinar Series program about pre-stressed concrete piling in 2022

Golf in Louisiana, Learn in Texas, Shoot in California; April Chapter Events

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The month of April brings a variety of learning, networking, and competitive events to PDCA Chapters.

Gulf Golf, April 4th
If golf is your your game, don't miss the PDCA Gulf Coast Chapter Golf Tournament, happening April 4th at the Carter Plantation Golf Club, near Springfield, LA. The four-person scramble begins at 8:00 AM with registration and breakfast, tournament play starts at 9:00 AM. Proceeds from registrations and sponsorship benefit future Chapter programming and the Chapter's scholarship fund. The event concludes with an onsite lunch and Chapter business meeting. To reserve a spot for yourself, your twosome or your foursome, click the button below to Register.
 
Lone Star Learning, April 22nd
Are you looking for further education on the manufacturing and distribution processes of steel piling? Consider attending the PDCA Texas Chapter Lunch & Learn on April 22nd at Eagle Point Golf Club in Mont Belvieu, TX. The professional development opportunity begins at 10:30 AM with a welcome speech and buffet lunch. Shortly thereafter, you will hear two separate presentations on steel piling by subject matter experts from CPS Houston and JD Fields & Co. Once the program finishes, Texas Chapter leaders will update attendees on events and initiatives the organization is pursuing in 2025. Lunch & Learn proceedings will conclude at 1:30 PM, at which time there is space reserved for attendees to play an optional round of golf. The deadline to register for the optional golf portion of this event is April 17th. For more details and registration, click below: .  
Collecting in Cali, April 25th
To finish out the month, you can support the next generation of foundation professionals while you kill some birds in California. The Pacific Coast Chapter Scholarship Shoot happens on April 25th at Birds Landing Hunting Preserve. Shooters will arrive at the course for 8:00 am registration and breakfast. Raffle ticket sales will be available at this time as well. The shooting competition begins at 9:00 and is expected to last four hours. Once all shooters have finished the course, attendees will gather for lunch, prizes, a live auction, and a Chapter update. Proceeds from the Scholarship Shoot support Chapter programming and the annual scholarship awards to regional students pursuing engineering and construction education. To learn more and to register for this event, now in its 14th year, click the button below:

Posted in Chapter News Gulf Coast, Chapter News Pacific Coast, Chapter News Texas.

A Letter of Invitation from New PDCA Florida Chapter Officers

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(L-R) Samantha See, Dean Cacio, Lina Martin, officers of new PDCA Florida Chapter, address attendees at 2025 PDCA Annual Conference

Dear Contractors, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Engineers, and Others in the Florida Pile Driving Industry:

You are invited to part of the
Florida Chapter of the Pile Driving Contractors Association, an organization committed to advancing the driven pile industry through education, networking, and advocacy. As a member, you'll have access to industry resources, professional development opportunities, and a strong community of experts in the field.

To join, please complete the online enrollment form on our membership page, accessible when you click the button below. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact the PDCA offices at 904-215-4771 or email marian@piledrivers.org for help.

Learn more about PDCA and its mission at www.piledrivers.org. We look forward to having you as part of the Florida driven pile community!

 

Best Regards,

PDCA Florida Board

President Lina Martin

VP Dean Cacio

Treasurer John Hayes

Secretary Samantha See

 

Join PDCA Florida Chapter

Posted in Chapter News Florida.

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