August 2016, Vol. 71 No. 8
Features
Experience UCT 2017 in Fort Worth!
We are gearing up for the 22nd annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX.
At UCT, the focus is on you: your education, your business. Whether it’s the latest in trenchless or open-cut construction, you will learn the most current technologies available for the underground utility infrastructure industry.
There are three days of education, exhibits and networking. The primary education program offers intense learning and qualifies for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and PDHs (Professional Development Hours) in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington. The exhibit hall is where you’ll see equipment, take part in interactive demonstrations and network. Exhibiting companies offer services covering a wide range of categories including: CIPP, grout, leak detection, locators, horizontal directional drilling, pipe ramming, piercing tools, open-cut equipment, pipe bursting, microtunneling, liners, pumps, tools and more. Networking begins as soon as you arrive at the UCT registration desk. Additional networking opportunities are the keynote breakfast, during lunch, in the exhibit hall and at one of the evening receptions.
The next few months are invaluable for planning and inspiration, and put in motion significant steps toward next year’s comprehensive business event. Our committees are diligently working to finalize the educational program. Registration is scheduled to open next month. Housing opens next month, too. We are working with the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau to offer UCT attendees special retail and entertainment discounts.
Education At Your Fingertips
The most current market information around is available during the educational program. Industry volunteers from several UCT committees review, select and develop a topnotch educational opportunity for attendees and exhibitors alike.
UCT’s primary education program runs Jan. 31-Feb. 2 and qualifies for CEUs and PDHs in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington.
Attendees like the flexible continuing education program and being able to stay up-to-date on their certifications. In fact, a recent UCT attendee survey showed 92% of attendees found the content informative and valuable.
Industry thought-leaders teach all sessions. Targeted tracks will help you find the sessions that are most relevant to your business. Whether you are new to the industry or looking to learn more, UCT offers seminars and panel discussions for every experience level. The program will be posted mid-August at uctonline.com.
Partial Program:
- Tutorials: Introduction to Trenchless
- Rehab Technologies
- Sewer Construction & Rehabilitation
- NASTT Trenchless Technology Forum
- Pipe Bursting: Fundamentals & Economics (Presented by the International Pipe Bursting Association)
- WaterWorks Conference
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Pressure Pipe
- Lateral Pipe Rehabilitation
- Engineering Ethics
- Underground Utilities
Who Should Attend
- Contractors – sewer, water, gas utility, telecommunications, industrial, pipeline, damage prevention and safety
- Consulting Engineers – firms serving the underground and industrial markets
- Damage Prevention – personnel involved in managing damage prevention and safety issues
- Gas/Electric Utilities – officers, managers; and construction, maintenance and rehabilitation personnel
- Municipalities – public works officials, construction and rehabilitation personnel, senior city staff and elected officials
- Pipelines and Energy – officers, managers, and construction and maintenance personnel for transmission pipeline construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, marketing and trading
- Telecommunications – owning company, operations and construction personnel
For more information:
uctonline.com
Comments