July 2022
DFI 2022 Distinguished Service Award Winner
Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, senior principal engineer − associate at Applied Research Associates (ARA), is the recipient of DFI’s highest award bestowed to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award is being presented at the Awards Banquet during DFI’s 47th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations, October 4-7 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Welcome New Magazine Executive Editor

Nicole Robinson has joined the DFI team as the new executive editor for Deep Foundations. She has more than a decade of experience writing for and editing trade magazines in the construction and engineering field, including Tunnels & Tunnelling North America and Cranes Today.

 DFI members and companies are encouraged to contact Robinson by email, MagEditor@dfi.org, with any ideas for feature articles, as well as adding her to press and newsletter subscription lists for the magazine’s news section.
Upcoming Deadlines

July 15: Applications are due for the DFI of India Student Awards

Oct. 31: Abstracts are due for presentations to be delivered at SuperPile ‘23
Recent News

Read the most recent issue of the Spotlight eNewsletter organized by the Manufacturers, Suppliers and Service Providers (MSSP) Committee to inform the industry of the latest products and services provided by DFI members.
New DFI Corporate Members
Upcoming Events

DFI Middle East Tea Time Technical Talks - Aug-Nov 2022, First Tuesday Online 5:00 p.m. UAE ST – more info coming soon!

ITS Money Webinar - Aug. 3, Oct. 12 and Dec. 7, Online 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET


DFI-India 2022 - Sept. 15-17, India

DFI 47th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations - Oct. 4-7, National Harbor, Maryland
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