On March 6, 2024, the PDCA Northeast Chapter hosted the annual Professional Development Course at the offices of event sponsor, George Harms Construction Company in Howell, NJ

Presenters included Silas Nichols, PE, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, DOT | FHWA who covered Considerations for Pile Selection, Common Pile Types, Basic Driving Equipment, Driven Pile Design, and Framework for Acceptance. Also, Alex Ryberg, PE, Senior Engineer, GRL Engineers, gave expert perspective on wave equation analysis on sheet / king / combi wall piles with vibratory and impact hammers. And a trio from Nucor Skyline, Kurt Levins, PE, Reddy Vanari, and Denis Ambio presented support of excavation (SOE) for driven piles, piling products, geo products, and design.


The educational event was free to all paid PDCA Northeast Chapter members and included Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Refreshments. Attendees who completed the courses earned Professional Development Hours (PDH).

To conclude the day of learning, PDCA member Clydesdale Steel hosted a free meet & greet at a nearby venue to give attendees an opportunity for industry networking.