Canadian takes helm of International Society for Micropiles
Geo-Foundations Contractors, a specialty geotechnical construction firm, is pleased to announce that that Dan MacLean has been named the new chairman of the International Society for Micropiles (ISM), succeeding Allen W. Cadden of Schnabel Engineering.
ISM is a consortium of international representatives involved in the design, construction, research/development and instruction/promotion of micropile technology. The consortium provides a forum for debate, advice, problem-solving and support to micropile specialists and nonspecialists throughout the world. ISM is the preeminent center of knowledge for the development, advancement and promotion of micropile technology.
MacLean is business development manager at the regional office of Geo-Foundations Contractors located in Acton, Ontario, Canada. An engineer with more than 15 years of experience, MacLean worked as a project manager for Geo-Foundations following his graduation from university. In 2004, he left the construction side of the geotechnical industry to enter the supply side with Con-Tech Systems Ltd., as an engineer. In 2014, he became president of Con-Tech Systems Ltd. before rejoining Geo-Foundations in 2016.
MacLean been actively involved in industry associations and groups for many years. In addition to his new chairman position with ISM, he is a member of the International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC). He is also a member of the Deep Foundations Institute, Canadian Geotechnical Society, Canadian Dam Association and the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
MacLean has served as chairman of the ADSC/DFI Micropile Committee, and technical chairman for both the ISM in Krakow, Poland (2014), and Vancouver, Canada (2017). He was also part of the PTI committee for the latest rewrite of the Recommendations for Pre-Stressed Rock and Soil Anchors document.
MacLean is currently the research chairman and a national board member of the ADSC. In both 2010 and 2013, he was the recipient of the ADSC President’s Award in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the association.
MacLean has spoken at numerous conferences, with most of his presentations focusing on the topics of micropiles and anchor earth retention. He is a graduate of Queen’s University with a degree in mining engineering.
For more information about the International Association for Micropiles and its activities, visit www.ismmicropiles.org.
