Benefits of Attending

At Construction IQ’s Piling and Deep Foundations Summit 2008, nearly 200 attendees heard best-practice case studies from across the Middle East combined with the latest technical developments in geotechnical engineering.

Piling and Deep Foundations 2009 will bring you even more.

Outstanding Speakers for 2009

DON’T MISS the Exclusive Opening Keynote: Simple Methods used in Research and in Practice Dr. John Schmertmann Professor Emeritus UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Dr. John Schmertmann advocates making research and practice as simple as you can. In this talk he will describe the advantages of his straightforward approach with examples ranging from demonstrations of engineering behaviour; direct insitu test methods, field measurements, the installation and testing of piles, and a method to improve technical writing. In an increasingly complex world, Dr. Schmertmann demonstrates the powerful virtue of simplicity. Learn how to harness this power from the man famous for changing the face of geotechnical engineering.

So What’s New for 2009?

• Superstar speaking faculty consisting of the most famous names in geotechnical engineering
• Streamed two-day conference to ensure that your particular needs are addressed
• Programme shaped by an exceptional Executive Technical Committee consisting of leading authorities
• International case studies showcasing the world’s most innovative projects
• Regional case studies providing solutions to the Gulf’s unique ground conditions
• Interactive panel and roundtable sessions with input from practitioners, academics and government bodies to discuss current issues
• More technical content in the form of both real-life experience and latest research findings
• Dedicated exhibition bringing you the latest developments and alternative technologies to standard piling
• One full-day Loadtest Master-Class before the conference led by four heavy-hitting experts
• Four half-day in-depth workshops after the conference led by the biggest contractors and consultants
• Exclusive site visit to the Arabian Canal by Limitless – an inside look at the most ambitious engineering project the world has ever witnessed

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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