Among the biggest topics members discussed during the PDCA Gulf Coast Chapter June meeting were Chapter by-laws and cofferdams. It all took place on June 26 at the L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, where attendees enjoyed a social hour with an open bar, a buffet style dinner, industry networking, a Chapter business discussion and a technical presentation. The June meeting received support of three generous sponsors, including: Sealevel Construction, PVE Equipment USA, and Pile Solution LLC.
In its business meeting, the Gulf Coast Chapter members held a vote to reaffirm the Chapter by-laws and established that their next step will be to ensure the governing document is in alignment with it's website and other marketing tools, especially as it relates to Chapter membership. President Scott Williams indicated that the group will meet again in August and that members should attend because they will be voting on additional governing matters and perhaps amendments to the by-laws.
Other matters on the business agenda included ongoing discussion of the March 2026 Engineer's Conference, a biennial event from the Chapter. It was noted that organizers are arranging presenters to share their subject matter expertise for this impactful event. New business included discussion two regional, high-profile projects, the Mobile Bay Bridge and the Lake Charles Bridge. There was a desire by some Chapter members to explore learning opportunities that might become available through these massive construction jobs. Pres. Williams said that plans are underway for an August 28th meeting that is expected to take place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (venue TBD), as well as a clay shoot that will happen one of the first two weeks of November at Covey Rise in Louisiana.
Following the business portion of the meeting, Chapter Secretary Scott Gros, a senior estimator at Orion, selivered a presentation to attendees that discussed design consideration for cofferdams, a subject that elicited engagement from the audience.
The PDCA Gulf Coast Chapter thanks all who attended the June 26th meeting; watch this website and your inbox for announcements about future Chapter events.
In its business meeting, the Gulf Coast Chapter members held a vote to reaffirm the Chapter by-laws and established that their next step will be to ensure the governing document is in alignment with it's website and other marketing tools, especially as it relates to Chapter membership. President Scott Williams indicated that the group will meet again in August and that members should attend because they will be voting on additional governing matters and perhaps amendments to the by-laws.
Other matters on the business agenda included ongoing discussion of the March 2026 Engineer's Conference, a biennial event from the Chapter. It was noted that organizers are arranging presenters to share their subject matter expertise for this impactful event. New business included discussion two regional, high-profile projects, the Mobile Bay Bridge and the Lake Charles Bridge. There was a desire by some Chapter members to explore learning opportunities that might become available through these massive construction jobs. Pres. Williams said that plans are underway for an August 28th meeting that is expected to take place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (venue TBD), as well as a clay shoot that will happen one of the first two weeks of November at Covey Rise in Louisiana.
Following the business portion of the meeting, Chapter Secretary Scott Gros, a senior estimator at Orion, selivered a presentation to attendees that discussed design consideration for cofferdams, a subject that elicited engagement from the audience.
The PDCA Gulf Coast Chapter thanks all who attended the June 26th meeting; watch this website and your inbox for announcements about future Chapter events.
