The call for abstracts is open for the International Society for Micropiles’ (ISM’s) 17th International Workshop on Micropiles being held October 13–16, 2027, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Abstracts are now being accepted for presentations and panel discussions on the following micropile topics: Regional Means and Methods Urban and Remote Installation Practices Lessons Learned (contracting, training, […]
The first webinar in ISM’s new PRISM Webinar Series is now available to watch on demand. “Making Connections: New Approaches to Bonded Micropile-to-Structure Connections” features Jesús Gómez, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, and Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, BC.GE, GEI Consultants, sharing new approaches and practical insights for designing and verifying bonded micropile-to-structure connections. The presentation explores a […]
We are pleased to announce that the proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Micropiles, held in Valencia in 2025, are now accessible online to the wider international micropile community. Held under the theme “The Art and Science of Micropiles,” the workshop brought together leading designers, contractors, researchers, suppliers and practitioners from around the world. […]
The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) is launching PRISM Webinars: Reflecting the Best in Micropile Practice, a new webinar series bringing the latest research, innovative approaches and practical solutions to the global micropile community. The series debuts with “Making Connections: New Approaches to Bonded Micropile-to-Structure Connections” on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to […]
Dr. Fernando Lizzi’s acclaimed book Static Restoration of Monuments: Basic Criteria, Case Histories, Strengthening of Buildings Damaged by Earthquakes is now available as a PDF for $20 from the ISM Publication Store. Known internationally as the founder of pali radice (root piles) technology, Dr. Lizzi pioneered its use beginning in 1952 to restore historic monuments […]
Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE, president of Geotechnica SA, Inc., and executive director and treasurer of the International Society for Micropiles (ISM), has been named the recipient of the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the institute’s highest individual honor. She is the first woman to receive the award since it was […]
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE, a geotechnical project manager/ laboratory manager at American Geotechnical and Environmental Services (A.G.E.S.), is serving as chair of the International Society for Micropiles (ISM) 17th International Workshop on Micropiles being held October 13–16, 2027, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. “It is an amazing honor to be the chair of the […]
The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) is hosting its 17th International Workshop on Micropiles on October 13–16, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. The workshop provides an opportunity for members to meet, present and exchange data, and share experiences and developments on a relatively informal basis. The workshop includes technical presentations covering states of practice; advancements of […]
ISM’s Micropile Community Group on LinkedIn is an online forum for ISM members and others interested in the design, construction, research/development and instruction/promotion of micropile technology. The goal of the Group is to provide a forum for the international micropile community to converse and network on relevant topics. It’s a place where the community can […]
The winner of the ISM Fifth World Cup of Micropiles is making headlines in Deep Foundations magazine. InGeAp – Ingeniería Geotécnica Aplicada and Tomás Murillo Pérez showcase a groundbreaking project using micropiles to support a new bridge connecting El Salvador and Guatemala. The article, Bridging Nations: The General Manuel José Arce Bridge, details how geotechnical […]
