Date of Event: 01/27/2026
Location: Name: Austin Energy – Headquarters. Address: 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 United States
Number of Attendees: 13
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Name: Clayton Signor. Title: MSE, MBA, and President of Texas Pile, LLC.
Event Summary: The Central Texas Section held a meeting hosted at Austin Energy. The meeting included a presentation by Clayton Signor – MSE, MBA, and President of Texas Pile, LLC.
Mr. Signor delivered a presentation on metal piling rigs and pile driving operations, highlighting two of his past projects through a PowerPoint presentation that included photos and project overviews.
Topics discussed included soil composition, water table / groundwater depth, bracing systems, shoring layout, as well as the challenges encountered during installation. Mr. Signor also touched on the use of cold rolled vs hot rolled steel, and the role of welding in connecting steel sections.
Overall, the presentation provided attendees with a broader understanding of pile driving practices, equipment, and welding-related consideration.
