The 2024 Project of the Year Submission Period is Open - Enter By April 5

December 29, 2023

(L-R): Rian Johnson of PND Engineers, Inc., and Daniel Sprunk and Kirt Jackson of Cajun Industries show off trophies from their winning projects.

The annual, signature competition among members vying for the judge's nod in the Land, Marine, Earth Retention, and Associate/Engineer categories begins with the new year. Watch your inbox on January 2nd for an announcement about the opening of the submission period for the 2024 PDCA Project of the Year Awards Program, an entry form will accompany that communication. Then, the countdown begins. You will have only until April 5th to complete the entry form, draft the publication-ready narrative, compile a minimum of six hi-res job photos and send it all to PDCA using an electronic file link. Yes, you have plenty of time, but why not check this to-do item off the list early in the year? Click the button below to obtain the 2024 PDCA Project of the Year entry form:

The 2023 program brought the most entries in the history of the Awards, creating a spirited competition. In the end, the judge's panel spoke and the winners were revealed in the August 2023 issue of PileDriver magazine. PDCA has experienced an upward trajectory in entries over the last several years and we hope that trend continues. No, we don't want a mutiny from our volunteer judges, but we do want to encourage a healthy competition among members that will translate to a continued optimization of the pile driving industry. Thank you in advance for participating in the 2024 PDCA Project of the Year Awards Program!

Please be advised, entry in this members-only program is FREE. If you are not a member, but want to participate, simply enroll in PDCA now. You can learn more about PDCA membership when you CLICK HERE.

Good luck to 2024 entries!

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Thank you PDCA members for sending Holiday Cheer!

December 26, 2023

PDCA passes along thanks and gratitude to its many members who made the effort to send Holiday greetings to its Florida-based home offices. Several Christmas cards, such as one from R.E. Burns & Sons in Statesville, NC (pictured, above), collections of seasonal treats, and other forms of Holiday regard have been arriving at PDCA throughout December. Your generosity is warmly appreciated.

Many PDCA members know that the organization's office is located in suburban Jacksonville, FL. You might also know that the city is home to the sixth oldest, U.S. college football postseason bowl game, known as the Gator Bowl.

The 2023 Gator Bowl features an SEC vs. ACC matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Clemson Tigers, who meet on December 29th.

Rather than sending a card this year, PDCA past president and longtime member John King of Pile Drivers, Inc. sent 'himself' to Jacksonville. Apparently, a fickle fan of South Carolina Gamecocks football, he booked a trip to Northeast Florida to attend the Gator Bowl in support of Clemson, USC's fierce, in-state rival. Before the game. John was spotted on the golf course near PDCA offices, proudly advertising his new football allegiance.

Subject Matter Experts - Consider Presenting at a Future PDCA Program

December 21, 2023

At the 2022 PDCA Annual Conference, David Lau of Mindful Approach, LLC presents 'Being Antifragile: Wellness and Resilience for Leaders'

Do you have a unique, advanced, or valuable perspective on construction leadership, technical expertise, professional practices, or something else? And if so, do you aspire to share your ideas with an assembly of pile driving experts from around the country and world? Then here is an opportunity for you to consider. The Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA) encourages the submission of Abstracts / Case Studies / Topic & Presentation suggestions for the many educational programs offered, including the PDCA Annual Conference, Design & Installation of Cost-Efficient Piles (DICEP) Conference, and/or The PDCA Value Driven Webinar Series.

The PDCA Annual International Conference & Expo is the member's conference held over 2.5 days in early February and delivers a variety of programs of interest to the pile driving contractors, equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, and civil engineers who comprise the organization.

The DICEP Conference is PDCA's technical conference, generally taking place in mid-September. The program is typically 1.5 days with 3060-minute presentations that focus on the cost effectiveness and design specifications for driven piles in deep foundations.

The PDCA Value Driven Webinar Series virtually provides information to PDCA members and others within the driven pile industry. Throughout the year, webinars highlight driven pile projects, the value and cost savings of driven piles, manufacturing and supplier updates, PDCA Committee information, safety practices, and more. Webinar topic suggestions can be technical, case-based, and/or promotional.

PDCA will consider varied presentation lengths for all PDCA education & webinar events. Content curators for PDCA programs prioritize factors such as presentation flow, content relevance, and PDH requirements. If you are interested in sharing your idea, please click the button below:

The 2024 Project of the Year Submission Period is Open - Enter By April 5

Thank you PDCA members for sending Holiday Cheer!

Subject Matter Experts - Consider Presenting at a Future PDCA Program

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