
Engineering the Invisible
How Foundations Shape Our World
About The Topic
Foundations are the unseen backbone of every structure, from towering skyscrapers to large-scale infrastructure projects. This presentation explores the engineering, strategy, and innovations behind constructing safe, reliable, and sustainable foundations. Topics covered include the challenges of working with diverse soil conditions, high-rise structures, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Advanced techniques such as subsurface and groundwater modeling, ground improvement strategies, and super piles design, construction and quality testing are illustrated through landmark projects like the Neom Super Piles. The session also highlights how innovative engineering ensures safety, efficiency, and long term performance, providing insights into the planning, design, and execution of foundations that support the world’s most ambitious projects. Practical examples, lessons learned, and industry best practices will be shared, making the seminar an informative that how foundations shape our world.

Key Note Speaker
Engr. Parvez Naushahi
General Manager Ground Engineering Contractors, KSA
Engr. Parvez Naushahi is the General Manager of Ground Engineering Contractors (GEC), Saudi Arabia, a leading company in Geotechnical Engineering and Enabling Works. With over 44 years of international experience, he has led numerous landmark infrastructure and industrial projects across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, including the construction of 2.0 m diameter Super Piles in Neom. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and a Master in Geotechnical Engineering with research on the world’s largest earth-filled Tarbela Dam. Engr. Naushahi is a recognized expert in subsurface and groundwater modeling, dam foundations, and high-rise structure foundations. He is a member of professional bodies including SCE, ASCE, GI, DFI, ACI, PEC, and IEP. He is the longest serving member of IEP-SAC and a respected industry leader in geotechnical engineering.
Date
Friday, 28 Nov 2025
7:00 Pm
Venue
Millennia Hotel
Al Olaya, Riyadh
