In an ongoing effort to recognize some of the deep foundations industry professionals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of the driven pile throughout the Southeastern U.S., the PDCA South Carolina Chapter stepped away from the large pool of consequential retirees to honor one of its MVP's who remains gainfully employed in the timber piling industry as a Division Administrator at Koppers Utility & Industrial Products. Andrea Edwards (pictured) has been a reliable supporter and volunteer with the Chapter, having served as the first, and only Secretary/Treasurer the organization has ever known. During the August 10, 2023, 3rd quarter Chapter Dinner Meeting in Charleston, Chapter founder Harry Robbins surprised Andrea by introducing the original (and current,) bean-counter as the latest honoree to earn the Harry Robbins Chapter Award. Andrea later told us that whe was "shocked" that they kept her award a secret. She then exclaimed, "But I do appreciate the recognition from this group of sweethearts, even Harry!" 


Also notable at the meeting, Chapter Vice President Pete Adams (pictured) presided over his first meeting while President John King was out of state on personal business. Pete has enthusiastically taken on a leadership role with the Chapter and takes the reigns of the presidency, effective January 2024.

In addition to the social hour, the generous buffet spread of authentic southern cookin', and ample opportunity for networking among attendees from throughout the local industry, Chapter members heard a presentation from Jonathan Tremmier of Pile Hammer Equipment who introduced the assembly to a new, low overhead piling attachment offered through his equipment manufacturing company; as he dicussed, it is ideal for use on forklifts and excavators. 

The PDCA South Carolina Chapter thanks event sponsors, Koppers, Nucor Skyline, Junttan, Palmetto Pile Driving, Inc. ECS Limited, International Construction Equipment, and Van-Smith Concrete. The next meeting of the Chapter is in November when it awards a lucrative scholarship to a student at The Citadel.