PileDriver Magazine - Issue 1, 2025


PileDriver Issue 1 2025 is Online 
Hot off the presses a new issue of PileDriver magazine is ready for you!

In this issue's cover story, read about Mason Construction, LLC's work on the DGD3 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Fractionation Project, helping to drive renewable energy forward with the Valero Port Arthur Refinery. Mason was the first contractor in the U.S. to perform a renewable energy project under new Inflation Reduction Act guidelines, and the piling team achieved their seemingly impossible goal of installing a "mile of pile" in a single shift. Read how they did it.

Brian Heck

Thank you, Brian Heck!

In January 2025, Brian Heck officially handed the PDCA presidential gavel to incoming president Buck Darling. Brian served an unprecedented three years in the president's seat. To celebrate Brian's contributions to PDCA, he sat down with executive director Frank Peters for a special edition Interview column. Read about Brian's career, his day-to-day responsibilities at Goettle and what he views as PDCA's most important accomplishment during his presidential tenure.

The Interview is here

Sargent jobsite

PDCA Member Spotlight:

Sargent Corporation

A new PDCA contractor member as of 2024, Sargent Corporation is nearing its 100th year in business and is a cornerstone in Maine's heavy civil construction industry. The company says its story is about resilience, innovation and an unwavering commitment to its people. 

Learn more about how Sargent has maintained success for nearly a century

Worker with a safety tether

PDCA Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection

As pile drivers, we know the risks that come with the job. Whether operating from manlifts or other at-height areas, working from heights is commonplace. The problem: falls are the number one cause of death in construction. The latest Toolbox Talk from the PDCA Safety & Environmental Committee provides tips, advice and talking points to discuss fall protection with your field crews. 

Find it here

PDCA Media Kit cover page

PDCA's 2025 Media Kit Available Now! 

Still planning your 2025 marketing? Download PDCA's 2025 media kit to learn more about the advertising opportunities that will help you target the largest concentration of pile driving professionals anywhere in the world.  

Many prime positions are already sold out, but there are many opportunities available to put the spotlight on your products and services. 

Posted in PileDriver Magazine.

It's Back! Attend Networking in Norfolk - Part Deux in February


Attendees at the 2022 Networking in Norfolk reception share some pile driving war stories over FREE beverages

Networking in Norfolk was a successful, 2022 regional networking reception from PDCA that brought together pile driving stakeholders from the coastal Virginia region and beyond, for a social gathering designed to strengthen the industry. And...it's back!

Networking in Norfolk - Part Deux marks the return of the PDCA networking reception to the region. The FREE event is open to all contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and engineering affiliates in the driven pile industry. PDCA membership is NOT required.

Add it to your calendar! Plan to attend the FREE event on February 27, 2025 at Afterglow Brewing Co. in Norfolk. Attendees will enjoy food and beverage, and the opportunity to connect with friends, colleagues and others from the driven pile industry. PDCA will give a short welcome presentation and encourage the continued growth of the organization.

 
 

There are two sponsorship options for Networking in Norfolk - Part Deux:

 

Workin' Overtime Sponsorship: $1,000 Includes onsite booth space, recognition during the program, and your company name on event marketing.

 

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Sponsorship: $500 This gives you recognition during the program, and your company name on event marketing

CLICK TO REGISTER/SPONSOR

Thank you sponsors!

February 4th is PDCA Committee Day; LIVE and Virtual Access is Available


On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, all PDCA standing committees will meet in back-to-back meetings, LIVE from the 2025 PDCA Annual Conference taking place in San Antonio, TX at the J.W. Marriott Hill Country Resort. The time block for all meetings will run between 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, CST. Each meeting will last approximately 15 minutes. The meetings will be held in this order:

February 4, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

  • Education Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Safety & Environmental Committee
  • Technical Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Chapters Committee
  • Steel Sheet Pile Committee 
  • Associate Member Council 

If you are a member of one or more PDCA standing committees and you would like to participate, but you are not attending the Annual Conference, you are invited to join the proceedings through the virtual platform, Zoom. Please contact PDCA at (904) 215-4771 to request access information for the Committee Day meeting.

This event is an excellent opportunity for you if you are not a member of any PDCA standing committees, but are interested in learning more. Please consider attending February 4th committee meetings to get insight into the function of each panel. PDCA appreciates your interest.

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