DFI chose Howard Perko, Ph.D., P.E., Magnum Piering's director of engineering and a well-known helical pile author, as its 2026–2027 Traveling Lecturer. Universities and professional groups can book him through DFI from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

DFI chose Howard Perko, Ph.D., P.E., Magnum Piering's director of engineering and a well-known helical pile author, as its 2026–2027 Traveling Lecturer. Universities and professional groups can book him through DFI from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.
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Source: Deep Foundations Institute. Summary written by the Helical Pile USA editorial team.