February 6, 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.
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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.
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PDCA Member Spotlight:
Sargent Corporation
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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.
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PDCA Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection
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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.
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PDCA's 2025 Media Kit Available Now!
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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.
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