NSW Screw Piling Seminar 2026
The NSW Screw Piling Seminar 2026 brings together leading engineers and foundation specialists for a full day of technical presentations, trade displays, and networking at the University of Sydney's Merewether Lecture Theatre.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Howard A. Perko
Director of Engineering, Magnum Piering USA
Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University
Author, Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Design and Installation (Wiley)
Delivering two presentations alongside Australian practitioners, researchers, and academics from the University of Sydney Civil Engineering Department.
PROGRAMME TOPICS
- ■Ongoing Research into Foundation Failures in Melbourne's Aggressive Soils
- ■Advances in Deep Foundation Design and Global Installation
- ■A Review of Plate Helix Screw Piles and Experiences in South Queensland
- ■Multi-turn Helix: How They Arose and How They Work
- ■Innovation in Screw Pile Testing and New Technology
- ■Performance Analysis of Various Screw Pile Helix Types
- ■Diversified Use of Screw Piles Worldwide
- ■Green Sustainability of Foundation Systems
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
| Dr Howard A. Perko | Magnum Piering, USA |
| Stewart Nipperess | Nipperess Geotechnical |
| Paul Bekker | Bekker Engineers Design Buro |
| David Airey & Jiale Zhu | University of Sydney, Civil Engineering |
| Luke Tymesen | Hardcore Geotech |
| Mitch Conde | Digga |
| Mark Armstrong | Katana |
8 CPD Points available Certificate issued to verified full-day attendees following the event. |
Full day registration Includes all sessions and meal. |
Places are strictly limited to 200 attendees.
Location
Merewether Building (H04) City Rd & Butlin Ave, Darlington NSW 2008, Australia, 2008