DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement in Rome

The DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement was held in Rome at the Sapienza University from June 5 to June 8, 2018.

The theme of the conference was: Urbanization and Infrastructure Development - Future Challenges.

The conference explored the industry challenges presented by owners and owners' representatives (consultant/construction managers), who are associated with building the infrastructure systems that meet modern demands. More than 300 people, coming from the United States, Europe, Far East and many other Countries in the world, have attended the 4-day conference.

Soilmec, as Diamond Sponsor, and Trevi-TTMJ, a EU-funded consortium aimed to develop, validate and commercialize a new diaphragm wall joint system, were present, participating in some conference sessions and with two booths in the beautiful cloister of the La Sapienza University, to meet all our customers and friends present at this important event.

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), a global association comprised of professionals and companies involved in the design and construction of geotechnical projects, and European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC), representing the European specialist contracting community, are both committed to improving quality, safety, innovation, durability, sustainability and standards of technical competence.