EDPI 2026
Engineers Driven Pile Institute
April 21-22, 2026
Course Purpose:
Driven pile foundation content in current undergraduate curriculums can be somewhat limited. The Engineers Driven Pile Institute or EDPI, is geared toward engineers with 2-10 years of experience with the primary goal of providing these engineers with additional tools to recommend, design, specify and/or inspect driven pile foundations. The 2-day program offers 15 PDH's of in-depth instruction on current driven pile foundation design and construction practices.
Benefits to Attendees:
Upon completion of the EDPI seminar, participants will be able to:
• Select an appropriate driven pile type and section applicable to the subsurface conditions and loading requirements.
• Identify appropriate design methods for single piles and pile groups.
• Evaluate the suitability of pile driving equipment, installation aids, and procedures.
• Recognize key driven pile specification requirements and plan details.
• Explain driven pile inspection procedures and inspection records.
• Interpret static and dynamic load test results and associated load transfer information.
Who Should Attend?
Geotechnical, structural, or construction engineers, as well as other professionals involved in the design, construction, inspection, testing or specification of driven pile foundations.
How to Participate:
There are multiple ways to participate in the PDCA 2026 EDPI Course - as an attendee and/or as a sponsor. During the registration process, you will be able to indicate the opportunities that fit your and your company's needs.
course overview
Day 1 8:00 am to 5:15 pm (8 hours of presentations)
- Course Introduction | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Overview of Design & Construction (ASD/LRFD) | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Geotechnical Information Needed for Deep Foundation Design | Mike Juneau, PE, MBA
- A Deep Foundation Comparison: Driven vs Drilled Foundations | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Considerations in Deep Foundation Selection | Mike Juneau, PE, MBA
- Driven Pile Types & Pile Type Selection | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Pile Driving Accessories | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Overview of Geotechnical Design for Axial Compression, Tension & Lateral Loads | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Overview of Geotechnical Design of Driven Pile Groups | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Time Effects Soil Setup / Relaxation | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
course overview
Day 2 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (7 hours of presentations)
- Pile Driving Equipment | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Wave Equation Drivability Check of Pile Design | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Geotechnical Reports | Mike Juneau, PE, MBA
- Contract Documents & Specifications | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Wave Equation Analysis | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Dynamic Pile Testing | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Static Load Testing | Mike Juneau, PE, MBA
- Use of Load Transfer Data to Validate or Modify Design | Robert Thompson, PE, BC.GE
- Pile Installation Inspection | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
- Course Wrap Up | Pat Hannigan, P.E.
ATTENDEES
Conference attendee registration fee includes the listed breakfast, breaks, and lunch, as well as conference materials, session presentations, and up to 15 professional development hours (PDH).MEMBER REGISTRATION OPTIONS & FEES
Early Bird: $550
Registration: $650
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION OPTIONS & FEES
Early Bird: $650Registration: $750
Early bird registration deadline: February 20, 2026
SPONSORS
Sponsor Benefits: The Engineers Driven Pile Institute offers some opportunities for sponsorship and support of the course. These opportunities will provide a unique experience for the attendees, as well as support the course to offer lower registration fees to attendees.This includes recognition and advertising on conference signage and on conference marketing materials, inÂcluding the email marketing, PDCA monthly Pile of News e-newsletter, social media promotion before, during and after the conference, Piledriver magazine and on the PDCA website.
SPONSOR OPTIONS & FEES
Conference Lanyard: SOLD
Hotel Keycard: SOLD
Conference Sponsor: $1,000
Don't miss out on this opportunity to support the EDPI 2026 Course with a conference sponsorship. Attendees will have the opportunity to refill, refuel, and recharge during the conference with food and beverages. Sponsors will have the options of having their company logo included on coffee sleeves, cocktail napkins, or table signs on food stations.
Marketing Sponsor: $600
Support the overall EDPI 2026 Conference and engage attendees with a promotional item (provided by sponsor) in their conference bag. Promotional items ideas include, but are not limited to, hats, koozies, tech gadgets, hard hat stickers, etc.** USE THE CATEGORY / SEARCH OPTIONS TO SELECT THE "PDCA EDPI Sponsorships"
OPTION TO SEE THE SPONSOR OPTIONS ABOVE. **
hotel informaTION
Houston Marriott West Loop
1750 West Loop S
Houston, Texas 77027
1750 West Loop S
Houston, Texas 77027
PDCA will hold the conference at the Houston Marriott West Loop hotel, and a discounted lodging rate of $189/night is available for all attendees of the conference. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. PDCA does not use a housing or room reservation service for its events. There are only two ways for you to make your hotel reservations:
- By visiting the Houston Marriott West Loop Hotel online - CLICK HERE
- By calling the Houston Marriott West Loop Hotel at (888) 236-2427 and providing our Group Name/Code: PDCA EDPI Engineers Driven Pile Institute
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Cancellations received by 5:00pm ET on March 2, 2026, will receive a full refund of the registration fee. Cancellations received between March 3, 2026, and 5:00pm ET on March 31, 2026, will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be issued after March 31, 2026; however, you may transfer your registration to another individual.
Sponsorships are non-refundable.
Should you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Pile Driving Contractors Association by phone at 904-215-4771 or by email at events@piledrivers.org.
