08/21/2026
Cajun Industries is proud to congratulate Austin Foote, Estimator/Project Manager for Cajun’s Deep Foundations Group, and Gregory Graugnard, Manager of Estimating for Cajun’s Marine Group, on earning 2026 PDCA Project of the Year Awards!
🏆Land: Over $10 Million | La Reussite to Myrtle Grove Levee Project
Cajun completed the pile driving scope for three major levee structures along the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 6.5-mile levee project. Our team installed more than 63,000 square feet of sheet piling and 639 pipe piles up to 160 feet long, overcoming complex marsh conditions, active pipeline crossings, and challenging logistics through innovative planning and ex*****on.
🏆Marine: Less than $10 Million | CSX 2 Mile Gulf Coast Hardening Project
Working entirely from the marsh side while trains remained active nearby, Cajun constructed a two-mile coastal protection wall in the Lake St. Catherine Wetlands. The team installed 1,204 vertical piles, 901 horizontal walers, and 317 sheet piles using specialized marine equipment and innovative construction methods. The $4.9 million project was completed on schedule, under budget, and without a recordable safety incident.
These awards reflect the expertise, innovation, and commitment to safe ex*****on our teams bring to even the most challenging projects. Congratulations to Austin, Gregory, and everyone who contributed to these award-winning projects!