DFI Publications
DFI releases publications in an array of mediums to keep members informed. Browse through our Deep Foundations magazine, listen to our educational series of podcasts, and find the best collection of peer-reviewed publications in the DFI Journal.
Magazine
Deep Foundations, the publication of DFI, is created by the industry for the industry. The magazine has one goal – to keep members informed about the industry they themselves are shaping.
Podcasts
Broadcasting Common Ground, DFI’s podcast channel brings you diverse topics, viewpoints and opinions from experts across the deep foundations industry.
Journal
The DFI Journal is an international peer-reviewed publication that supports authors whose research and practice covers a broad range of subjects on deep foundation engineering and construction. We take a particular interest in research and case studies related to all systems designed and constructed for the support of heavy structures and excavations.
DFI Publication Store
DFI offers a wide variety of technical resources through its publication store which includes proceedings from annual conferences, international conferences and seminars, committee-produced, peer-reviewed technical guidance manuals and specifications as well as inspector guides, white papers and research reports, reference documents, and videos.
Other Publications
Research Reports
DFI provides funding via its Committee Project Fund to present research findings and objective analysis of topics of importance to deep foundation professionals. The practical results are often provided as research reports and are downloadable free of charge by DFI members and interested industry professionals.
OneMine
GroutLine
An online library of papers on grouting approaches, procedures and guidelines. Papers have been authored by industry experts and those articles have been edited by Paolo Gazzarrini of Sea to Sky Geotech. DFI began hosting the publication in 2024.