Meet the Speaker
Brian LaFoy, P.E., F.NSPE, ENV SP, is a nationally recognized leader in structural engineering with more than 30 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in structural rehabilitation, transportation infrastructure, and construction engineering. He holds U.S. patents for his innovation in structural rehabilitation delivery methods and has led the development of complex rehabilitation projects that extend the service life of critical infrastructure while minimizing impacts to the traveling public. As Market Leader at Halff, Brian oversees major strategic initiatives and project delivery programs across the state. A Fellow of the National Society of Professional Engineers and Past President of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, he has received numerous industry honors for his leadership, innovation, and contributions to the profession. Brian's presentation explores notable engineering disasters, examining what went wrong, the ethical lessons learned, and how sound engineering judgment and professional responsibility could have altered these outcomes. |