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Building Smarter Foundations: 2026 Engineering Lunch & Learn Program Now Open for Scheduling
by PierTech Systems
December 2025
As infrastructure demands grow across commercial, municipal, industrial, and utility sectors, engineering teams are increasingly seeking practical, application-specific insights into modern foundation systems. To support this need, PierTech has opened scheduling for its 2026 Engineering Lunch & Learn Program—a customizable, on-site education series designed to equip design professionals with the latest knowledge in helical foundations, steel grillage systems, and modern installation practices.
Why On-Site Engineering Education Matters
Across the industry, engineers face mounting pressure: compressed schedules, unpredictable soils, challenging access conditions, and rising expectations for QA/QC documentation. Traditional concrete foundations often require significant coordination, curing time, and site disturbance—leading many teams to explore alternative foundation solutions that offer higher speed and design predictability.
The 2026 Lunch & Learn program bridges the gap between theory and field experience by bringing expert instruction directly into engineering offices. With on-site delivery, teams receive training tailored to the projects, soil profiles, and design challenges they face every day.
What the Lunch & Learn Covers
Each session is led by senior engineering staff and can be customized for the needs of civil, structural, and geotechnical design teams. Common topics include:
Modern Helical Foundation Design Principles
- Axial, lateral, and uplift load paths
- Torque-to-capacity relationships and verification methods
- Shaft selection and helix configuration based on soil conditions
- Design standards, testing protocols, and common failure modes
Steel Grillage Systems and Non-Concrete Alternatives
- Where grillage outperforms conventional spread footings
- Applications in commercial, industrial, utility, and transportation projects
- Reducing excavation, curing time, and environmental disturbance
- Integrating grillage with helical foundations for hybrid solutions
Installation Methods and QA/QC Best Practices
- Torque monitoring and real-time data collection
- Understanding refusal, override, and troubleshooting
- Documentation for inspectors and stakeholders
- Field verification for design confidence
Real-World Case Studies Across Multiple Sectors
- Commercial buildings and expansions
- Pipelines, substation equipment, and industrial structures
- Decks, boardwalks, and pedestrian infrastructure
- Temporary works and emergency response projects
Depending on your team’s interest, sessions can include deeper dives into corrosion mitigation, seismic considerations, working in remote or restricted-access environments, or optimizing designs for cost and schedule efficiency.
Who Should Attend
- The Lunch & Learn is ideal for:
- Civil and structural engineers
- Geotechnical teams and consultants
- Utility and industrial design groups
- Municipal engineering departments
- Project managers and construction engineering teams
- Architecture and design firms exploring alternative foundation systems
Whether your organization already incorporates helical foundations or is evaluating alternatives for upcoming work, the program offers clear, practical value.
Now Scheduling for 2026
Organizations are encouraged to reserve dates early, as on-site sessions often fill quickly—particularly for multi-office engineering firms or teams coordinating annual training calendars.
To schedule your 2026 Lunch & Learn or request a customized agenda for your engineering team, contact PierTech at 866-536-5007 or submit a request through online.
For more information:
PierTech Systems
17813 Edison Ave.
Suite 100
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-536-5007