Advisory Board

Hugh S. Lacy

Partner, Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers

Hugh S. Lacy is a licensed professional engineer and partner in the New York City foundation engineering firm of Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers. Mr. Lacy joined Mueser Rutledge in 1962 following his graduation from Cornell University, where he received a BSCE in civil engineering and an MSCE in soil mechanics. He holds professional engineering licenses in 10 states and the District of Columbia.

Mr. Lacy's professional memberships include:

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division of the ASCE Metropolitan Section
• International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers (ISSMFE)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI), where he was chairman from 1989-95 on the Committee on Design of Combined Footings, Mats and Drilled Piers
• U.S. Committee on Large Dams
• Association of State Dam Officials
• The Moles
• American Underground Construction Association (AUCA), where he serves on the Board of Directors
• Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), where he serves on the New York City Post Board of Directors

Specialized in all aspects of geotechnical engineering, foundation design and construction, Mr. Lacy is an expert in building and bridge foundation design, as well as protecting existing structures during adjacent construction, evaluating damage to existing structures, and installation of groundwater cut-off walls. He directs projects and supervises staff on a wide variety of structures including high-rise buildings in urban settings, buildings on marginal ground, bridges, transit systems, tunnels, dams and utilities, and has served as the liaison between owner and contractor, solving construction problems and enabling innovation in construction.

He has authored or co-authored over 20 works, including book chapters on foundation engineering and design, as well as articles for leading engineering and construction magazines, journals, and conference proceedings on subjects ranging from augered cast-in-place piles to ground freezing technology.