Former Hayward Baker Vice President Joseph Welsh received the ASCE Opal Award for his ‘lifetime accomplishments of noteworthy advancements in construction, and the many contributions he provided the civil engineering industry over the past 50 years.’ His bio on Hayward Baker’s website is very impressive. Mr. Welsh has been involved in many high-profile geotechnical projects, including the Central Boston Artery Tunnel, and Malaysia Petronas Twin Towers.
His extensive list of achievements also includes assisting with the introduction of jet grouting, fracture grouting, fine grain cement, dynamic deep compaction, vibro displacement and replacement, the use of fabrics for concrete forming, and deep soil mixing techniques in the United States.
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