Every project has a problem to solve. The projects recognized in the 2026 PDCA Project of the Year Awards solved some of the industry's toughest ones.

In Issue 4 of PileDriver, you'll find out who this year's winners are, and take a closer look at the projects that earned top honors. From challenging site conditions to demanding engineering requirements, these stories show how PDCA members found practical solutions, adapted in the field and delivered outstanding results.

The 2026 PDCA Project of the Year Awards feature nine award-winning projects completed by eight PDCA member companies. Spanning land, marine, earth retention, associate/engineering affiliate and international categories, these projects demonstrate the ingenuity, collaboration and technical expertise required to tackle some of the industry's most demanding work.

Click to find out who won:

• Land: Less than $3 Million
• Land: $3 Million to $10 Million
• Land: Over $10 Million
• Marine: Less than $10 Million
• Marine: Over $10 Million
• Earth Retention: Less than $10 Million
• Earth Retention: Over $10 Million
• Associate/Engineering Affiliate
• International

This year's program was extremely competitive, and PDCA thanks all members who submitted an entry. Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 PDCA Project of the Year Awards!

Engineering, construction and decades of field experience all come together in our conversation with Michael Wysockey, Ph.D., P.E., president of Thatcher Foundations and vice president of PDCA. He reflects on leadership, constructability, the evolution of the industry and why driven piles continue to set the standard for reliability.

"The reliability of a driven pile foundation versus the reliability of a drilled foundation isn't appreciated well enough in the engineering community," he said.

Read our exclusive interview to learn why he believes a driven pile is a tested pile and what that means for the future of deep foundation design and construction.

Few construction companies reach 80 years under the same family's leadership. Jordan Pile Driving has done it by investing in its people, adapting to an evolving industry and building lasting relationships with customers across the Gulf Coast.

"It's a milestone that many people in the construction business will never attain," said D.R. Jordan.

From rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina to helping restore the Big Bayou Canot Bridge, discover the projects, people and values that have defined Jordan Pile Driving's remarkable 80-year journey.

For 50 years, GRL Engineers has helped advance deep foundation testing, analysis and quality assurance, building a reputation for technical expertise, innovation and a commitment to improving engineering practice.

"We want to bring value to the industry. More than anything else, we want to make deep foundation testing better and safer at the end of the day," said Scott Webster, president of GRL Engineers.

Read how the company has spent five decades helping raise the standard for deep foundation testing and engineering practice.

Explore advertising opportunities across PileDriver magazine, the PDCA Membership Directory, e-newsletters and more and connect your brand with the driven pile industry's most engaged audience.

Are you interested in being interviewed or writing an article for PileDriver magazine? Editorial coverage is one of the FREE benefits of PDCA membership! The PDCA Communications Committee is always looking for companies, pile driving projects and industry stories to write about. To learn more or to ask about how you can join a PDCA Communications Committee call email matt@piledrivers.org.