Professional Organizations
Industry and academic organizations relevant to geotechnical engineering, foundation repair, and soil science.
Geo-Institute of ASCE
A specialty institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers serving geoprofessionals and the geo-industry. Offers news, events, technical committees, local chapters, and publications including GEOSTRATA magazine.
geoinstitute.org →Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA)
Formerly ASFE. A not-for-profit trade association that helps geoprofessional, environmental, and civil engineering firms prosper through professionalism.
geoprofessional.org →Deep Foundations Institute
An international association of contractors, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, academics, and owners. Covers deep foundations, ground improvement, excavations, and tunneling. Most members are in North America, with chapters in Europe, India, and the Middle East.
dfi.org →National Foundation Repair Association (NFRA)
A national professional organization that promotes high ethical standards in foundation repair, and cooperation between the foundation repair industry, government, and municipalities. Offers contractor certification and a member directory.
foundationrepair.org →International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Promotes international cooperation among engineers and scientists to advance and share knowledge in geotechnics and its engineering and environmental applications.
issmge.org →US Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research
Founded in 1985 to advocate for geotechnical engineering research and education at U.S. universities. More than 150 member programs.
usucger.org →Soil Science Society of America
The professional home for soil scientists and certified professionals dedicated to advancing soil science.
soils.org →