2010 Recipient:

Hugh S. Lacy, P.E., with extensive experience in all aspects of geotechnical engineering, foundation design and construction, is an expert in tunneling, building and bridge foundation design, ground freezing technology, as well as protecting existing structures during adjacent construction, evaluating damage to existing structures, and installation of groundwater cut-off walls. In his 48-year career in geotechnical engineering, he has directed projects and supervised staff on a wide variety of structures including high rise buildings in urban settings, buildings on marginal ground, bridges, transit systems, tunnels, dams, wastewater treatment plants, and utilities. In addition, he has served as the liaison between owner and contractor, solving construction problems and enabling innovation in construction.

• Regularly lectures and delivers keynote speeches to engineering & geotechnical groups.
• Received the Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) designation in 2010
• Delivered the 34th Annual Martin S. Kapp Lecture, "Foundations for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge," January 15, 2009, ASCE Met Section and the 14th Annual (2004) Mueser Rutledge Lecture, "Performance of Russia Wharf Buildings during Tunneling," ASCE Met Section - Geotechnical Group
• Authored or co-authored over 30 works, including book chapters on foundation engineering and design, and articles for leading engineering and construction magazines, journals and conference proceedings on subjects ranging from augered cast-in-place piles to ground freezing technology
• Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers
• Active Member of numerous industry organizations including: ASCE Met Section - Soil Mechanics & Foundations Division member & Geo-Institute; International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers, American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Member of the Pile Committee and the Committee on Design of Combined Footings, Mats and Drilled Piers (Chairman 1989-1995); U. S. Committee on Large Dams; Association of State Dam Officials; The Moles; UCA of SME (Underground Construction Association), George Fox Conference Planning Committee Vice Chair (2007-2009) and Chair (2009-2011); and served on Board of Directors (2001-2005); Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), served on NYC Post Board of Directors (2001 – 2004)

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