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Join us for Menard Talks, a series of concise presentations designed to spark discussion and foster learning about ground-breaking ideas in ground improvement. Network with other industry professionals helping to build the Virginia-Washington, D.C. area while earning 5 Professional Development Hours at this engaging educational seminar.

As a leader in geotechnical contracting, Menard Group USA provides an array of value-engineered, design-build solutions. Whether you’re a General Contractor, Architect, Owner, or a Geotechnical, Structural, or Civil Engineer, the topics and local case studies presented in Menard Talks demonstrates how these innovative techniques can be beneficial alternatives on your projects.   

Lunch Registration 

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Seminar Runtime

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including breaks) 

Dinner/Cocktail reception (with golf bays available to those interested in working on their game)

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Venue provides free parking

Why do we need Ground Improvement?

Your Industry and Ground Improvement: Regional Case Studies highlighting Transportation, Warehouses, Ports, Buildings, Tanks, Petrochemical Facilities and Other Sectors

Keeping Standards High: Ground Improvement Quality Control

Pairing your Project with its Best Solution: Breakdown of CMC Rigid Inclusions, Vibro Stone Columns, Bi-Modulus Columns, Rapid Impact Compaction, Dynamic Compaction, Earthquake Drains and Wick Drains

Operational Best Practices: What Does A Successful Project Look Like?

Innovation, Creativity, and Ground Improvement

*Includes lunch, breaks, dinner/cocktail reception, golf — All is complimentary, including parking