A collaboration between the PDCA's Associate Member Council and Education Committees, each webinar will be presented in case study or educational format to a target audience of contractors, engineers, estimators, etc. The PDCA 2023 Value Driven Webinar Series will focus on driven pile case studies, technology updates, actual project conversion methods, job site safety, and much more to support those in the driven pile industry.

The webinar series is complimentary for PDCA Members. Non-PDCA Members are welcome and encouraged to attend; there is a nominal $50 registration fee for each session. An invoice will be sent separately when the registration confirmation is received.

February 8, 2024 | Solutions to Your Labor Challenges: What We’ve Learned
Warren Baker, DFI Piling; Scott Callaway, Cajun Industries; Brooke Chitwood, Bowen Engineering Corporation; Brian Heck, Richard Goettle, Inc.; Michael Wysockey, Thatcher Foundations 
Jill Harris, Lester Publications - Moderator
Summary: We hear it everywhere, and we hear it often: workforce concerns are top of mind throughout the construction industry. For contractors struggling with labor – recruiting, retaining, training, engaging – PDCA Communications Committee has assembled a panel of industry leaders to discuss their experiences and successes, such as the importance of culture and how to build it, intergenerational knowledge transfer, campus recruitment, multinational growth initiatives, how safety factors in and more. Designed to be a frank, informative discussion, attendees will hear first-hand how contractors across the U.S. and Canada have strategized to mitigate their labor woes.

April 11, 2024 | Maximizing Efficiency in Pile Driving Projects Amidst Skill Shortages: Strategies for Success
Greg Belpomme, Civil Construction Business Partner & Consultant, Heron Wolf
This presentation explores the challenges faced by the US pile driving construction industry due to skill shortages and presents strategies to maximize project efficiency despite workforce constraints. It delves into the impact of skill shortages on project timelines, labor costs, and quality and safety concerns. The presentation highlights the importance of training programs, collaboration, technology adoption, and efficient resource allocation. It emphasizes the need for continuous learning, building long-term relationships with skilled workers, and embracing diversity and inclusion in the workforce. By implementing these strategies, construction companies can overcome skill shortages and achieve successful project outcomes.

June 13, 2024 | Proper Equipment Maintenance 
PDCA Associate Member Council
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August 8, 2024 | Employee's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Bill Heffernan, LCPC, CEAP, ScreenSafe
By the end of this session attendees will: 
• List three barriers to workers seeking help with mental health and substance use issues
• List three protective and three risk factors for suicide in the workplace
• Describe how to access the EAP/MAP available to work groups
• Discuss one possible intervention strategy to address mental health in your work groups

October 10, 2024 | TBD
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December 12, 2024 | TBD
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