The Errata for the 4th Edition of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (CFEM) has been updated and is now available on the CGS website. CFEM users are encouraged to visit the CGS website to download the most recent version of the Errata.
Work is continuing on developing a new online version of the CFEM with an estimated timeframe for completion of the entire project of approximately 2 years. In the interim, the current 4th Edition with the updated Errata is available for purchase from BiTech Publishers (www.geotechnicalnews.com) and continues to be the go to manual for Canadian foundation engineering design. As always, CGS members receive preferred pricing.
An update of the Limit States Design chapter (and possibly others) is underway with the intent of releasing updated chapters in digital form as an addendum to the 4th Edition while work continues on the remaining chapters. The timeframe for release of this updated chapter is early 2019.
The CGS will be issuing a formal call for a Project Manager to oversee the technical content of the CFEM update. This person’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the completion schedule for the new manual and to liaise with chapter leads and reviewers to ensure timely content delivery. Members are encouraged to think of potential candidates prior to release of the official RFP in July 2018.