tion of choice in the engineer’s and owner’s minds, who are making
those decisions as to what foundation system to use. Industry
newcomers need to know that piles are the best foundation option
out there. Piles are not a “used to be the best” option; they remain
the best option.
Being a part of something bigger
I can honestly say that being an active member of PDCA greatly
helped my career. My involvement allowed me two things: I was
able to reach out when I had foundation questions to the best and
most experienced people in the business; and I had such a healthy
respect for everyone in the association. The years of experience
within the membership of PDCA and the wealth of knowledge are
incredible. Whatever issue you might be facing, there is someone
within PDCA that is not only capable of helping, but also willing.
Three Rivers Outreach
For my next adventure, my wife, Shawn, and I are off to Liberia, full
time, in September. We have been blessed by the Lord in so many
ways and now He has blessed us with the opportunity to serve the
Liberian people – in particular, the kids of JD Kimber School and
the community of Brewerville, which is just outside the capital city
of Monrovia. We have many goals with the school – improvements
to curriculum, capital improvements, etc., but our main purpose
is to build the student body and surrounding community up on
the only true and lasting foundation, that being the cornerstone of
Jesus Christ. You can follow us at www.threeriversoutreach.org. t
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