08/04/2026
🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 DFI OPA recipient!
DFI is proud to recognize the Irishtown Bend Slope Stabilization Project in Cleveland, Ohio, as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Project Award (OPA).
This remarkable project tackled one of the region's most complex geotechnical challenges—stabilizing an actively moving landslide along the Cuyahoga River. The innovative deep foundation solution not only protects a vital navigation channel supporting approximately $4.7 billion in annual economic activity, but also paves the way for a new public riverfront park.
Congratulations to Goettle and everyone involved in delivering this outstanding achievement in engineering and construction.
👏 DFI also recognizes the exceptional finalists:
• 4800 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario - Dan Brown and Associates; Green Infrastructure Partners.
• A Record Setting Slurry Drilled Shaft Solution - HDR Engineering and GRL Engineers, Inc.
• Bentley Residences - GRL Engineers
• Expansion and Renovation of a Federal Building in Washington, D.C. - Haley & Aldrich, Nucor Skyline, Triad Metals and International Construction Equipment.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/2026-OPA-Winner
Join us in celebrating these remarkable accomplishments at , November 2–5, in Orlando, Florida.
💬 What geotechnical project has impressed you most this year?