DFI Europe
Since 2005, DFI Europe has hosted several conferences and workshops, formed technical committees and developed state of the art guidelines and tools for topics within our industry. Our mission is to support our members with the newest information and developments, create platforms for networks, attract new members such as young engineers, students, and experienced specialists from all fields of deep foundation industry.
DFI Europe's Mission Statement
- To provide additional value and benefits of DFI membership locally as well as increase DFI’s international presence while expanding the network of suppliers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, academics, consultants, clients and all others in the deep foundations industry.
- DFI Europe is open to all professional corporations and persons, involved in design and construction of foundations.
- To provide a forum for these corporations and individuals in Europe, to improve the planning, design, construction and testing of deep foundations including deep excavations.
- To eliminate the barriers between the different professions in the field of deep foundations and to improve the understanding and sharing of knowledge and experience.
- More precisely, the association endeavours to achieve its objectives by
- gathering, disseminating and cataloguing existing information among members primarily but also outside the institute;
- influencing the improvement and extension of the knowledge of new ideas and practices of geotechnical and geo-environmental design, construction and testing;
- participating and encouraging practical application of research in the field of deep foundations;
- organizing short courses and training dedicated to the upgrade of the knowledge and competence in the field of deep foundations and participating in or conducting local and international conferences;
- producing written material such as guidelines and manuals gathering the State-of-the-Art of deep foundations practice.
- To establish contacts with existing organizations working on related goals, such as the EFFC and the ISSMGE and its national chapters.
- Participate in the development, harmonisation and dissemination for digitalisation and BIM
DFI Europe's Board Members
These members support DFI Europe with their valuable insight and experience.
Maurice Bottiau • President
Franki Foundations, Belgium
Frank Haehnig • Past President
Bauer Spezialtiefbau, Germany
Anne Lemnitzer  • Vice President
University of California, Irvine
Tony Butcher  • Corresponding
BRE, UK
Bjoern Boehle
Keller Grundbau, Germany
Jorge Capitao-Mor
Geo-Ground Engineering Operations, UK
Franz-Werner Gerressen
Bauer Maschinen, Germany
Kevin Hague
Aarsleff UK
Davy Maes
Fundex, the Netherlands
Paolo Marzano
Universita di Roma, Italy
Patrick IJnsen
Van ‘T Hek Groep, the Netherlands
Rolf Katzenbach
University of Darmstadt, Germany
Ate Konkka
Junttan, Finland
William van Impe • Corresponding
Emeritus Professor Geotechnics, University of Ghent, Belgium
Maarten Profittlich
Fugro, the Netherlands
Monika De Vos • Secretary
BUILDWISE, Belgium
Sébastien Burlon
Setec-Terrasol, France
Joris Bruens • Corresponding
Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Ernst Weber
ArcelorMittal, Luxembourg
DFI Europe Regional Report
DFI Europe’s Regional Chapter welcomes new board members while saying goodbye to long-standing members. Although it is always sad to see companions go, it is positive for the board to welcome new members who bring new visions and fresh ideas!
DFI of Europe Events
Every year, DFI of Europe engages the deep foundations community by hosting conferences, webinars, and more!
Looking to network within Europe’s deep foundations industry? Interested in attending educational lectures on deep foundations and construction? Check out the upcoming events page and filter by DFI of Europe!
Join DFI Europe's Communities
Take an active role in the committees that pave the way forward for this industry.
BIM and Digitalisation Committee
The aim of this committee, which is in close liaison to DFI’s Information Management Systems committee, is to promote digitalisation and BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes within the European membership and the wider geotechnical industry in Europe and DFI worldwide.
DFI Europe Student Chapters
Sapienza University – Rome, Italy
Prof. Ignazio Paolo Marzano
paolo.marzano@uniroma1.it
KU Leuven – Bruges, Belgium
Georgios Anogiatis
george.anoyatis@kuleuven.be
EFFC/DFI Task Groups
DFI and EFFC collaborate on areas of mutual interest through task and working groups.
DFI Europe's Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor of DFI Europe? Download the Sponsor Guide, or direct enquiries to dfi-europe@dfi.org
Contact DFI Europe
Monika De Vos, DFI Secretariat
Buildwise
Kleine Kloosterstraat 23
B-1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe