December 2021 Vol. 76 No. 12
Features
Informative Seminars and Innovative Equipment Await UCT Attendees
Underground Construction Technology (UCT) returns to the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, Jan. 24 with the pre-UCT kick-off of CUIRE Schools. The main UCT program runs Tuesday, Jan. 25–Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.
Taking place before the height of construction season, UCT is the first major business event of the year for busy underground utility professionals. The main program showcases a wide range of innovative technologies and equipment in the exhibit hall.
The equally comprehensive education program is filled with inspirational presentations organized into targeted tracks, such as Asset Management, Microtunneling, HDD, Power and Gas Utilities, Women in Utilities, NASSCO Sewer Operations, and more. The entire education program qualifies for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs), granted by The University of Texas at Arlington.
Attend UCT and you will experience industry-leading seminars that include case histories, lessons learned and panel discussions designed to help you navigate job-site and business-related challenges. Sessions are led by industry experts who will provide actionable, real-world takeaways that can be applied immediately in the field.
Your search for quality equipment and emerging technologies used for the installation and rehabilitation of the underground utility infrastructure ends in the UCT exhibit hall. You’ll see familiar exhibitors and new ones, offering products and services to maximize productivity and profitability. For ease of networking, the annual welcome reception will be held in the exhibit hall, so you can stay close to the people, equipment
and technologies you need to see.
From trenchless to open-cut technologies and services,
UCT has something for just about everyone in the underground utility market. The following pages highlight the UCT experience. See the full program, secure your hotel room and register at UCTonline.com.
We can’t wait to see you at UCT in January!
Karen E. Francis
UCT Convention Director
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SHOW HOURS |
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Dates |
Registration |
UCT Education |
Specialty Training |
Exhibit Hall |
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Monday, Jan. 24 |
9 a.m. -5 p.m. |
NONE |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
(Exhibitor move-in 9 a.m.-8 p.m.) |
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Tuesday, Jan. 25 |
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
12 - 4:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, Jan. 26 |
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
8:30 am - 12 p.m. |
NONE |
12 - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday, Jan. 27 |
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
8:30 - 10 a.m. |
NONE |
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
UCT Highlights
The following pages are an introduction to the UCT experience. For complete details, please visit UCTonline.com.
RehabZone Offers Interactive Experiences
RehabZone™ is the interactive area of the exhibit hall, focusing on the history of trenchless rehabilitation, and highlighting innovative and emerging technologies, through live demonstrations and skills competitions. New for 2022 is Rehab Rodeo, two days of trivia competitions and happy hours.
Produced in cooperation with the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), Underground Construction magazine, ASCE’s Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) and the Water Environment Federation’s Collection System Committee, the “Zone” is funded by sponsoring organizations and participating companies.
The RehabZone exhibition is included with your UCT registration.
Unwind and Rewind at the HDD Reunion
The HDD Reunion and Hall of Fame reception return to UCT 2022. For those who do not know, this event looks back at the history of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market, from the boom in the 1990s through today, and celebrates the comradery that is HDD.
Share experiences and swap stories at the 2022 HDD Reunion, on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 4:45 p.m.,
after the exhibit hall closes. We will also induct Frank Canon (Baroid) and John Hair (J. D. Hair & Associates) into the HDD Hall of Fame.
The event is for everyone in the HDD industry: contractors, owners, engineers and manufacturers, at all stages of their careers; retirees; and newcomers to the market.
Tickets for the reception are $25 with your UCT registration. (The rate is slightly higher if you are not attending UCT). Register at UCTonline.com.
Frank Canon
J.D. Hair
TopGolf For a Good Cause
UCTA-North Texas invites you to attend the TopGolf Social, Tuesday,
Jan. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. You have to eat, and you may need to entertain clients, so why not do both during this fun event?
TopGolf features high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays, making this an ideal evening outing for golf enthusiasts. And no worries if you’re not a golfer; you can select the “networking/food-only” option when registering.
Sponsorships are available, with all proceeds benefitting the UCTA-North Texas college scholarship program.
Register early, as space is limited, by visiting the UCTA website:
uctaonline.org.
Industry Honors 2022 MVP
Join the sewer and water industry in honoring Gary N. Oradat, P. E., as the 2022 Most Valuable Professional (MVP) of the underground infrastructure industry. The award, co-sponsored by the Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA) and Underground Construction magazine, will be presented during the special luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Details and tickets are available on the UCTA website: uctaonline.org.
Specialty Training
The learning starts early at UCT with specialty training hosted by The Center for Underground Infrastructure Research & Education (CUIRE), at the University of Texas at Arlington. The 20th annual Pipeline and Trenchless Technology Training and Certification Schools include Advanced HDD, Pipe, and half-day Microtunneling/Pilot Tube and SAPL Schools.
New for 2022 is the two-part “Geotechnical Site Investigation and Planning for New Trenchless Technology Installation School.” It provides information on common trenchless methods and supporting geotechnical investigations and is highly recommended for owners, permitting agencies/consultants, engineers and contractors seeking to gain a basic understanding of trenchless applications and methods used for subsurface characterization.
This school is intended as a precursor to the CUIRE HDD, pilot tube and microtunneling schools. For details and to register, please contact CUIRE at (817) 272-9177, cuire@uta.edu or visit uta.engineering/cuireschools.
Monday, January 24, 2022
8 a.m.–Noon
Pipe Schools, Part One (School A)
1–5 p.m.
Pipe Schools, Part Two (School B)
Advanced HDD Schools, Part One (School C)
NEW—Geotechnical Site Investigation and Planning for Trenchless Technology Installation Schools, Part One (School E)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
8 a.m.–Noon
Advanced HDD Schools, Part Two (School D)
NEW—Geotechnical Site Investigation and Planning for Trenchless Technology Installation Schools, Part Two (School F)
Pilot Tube and Microtunneling School (School G)
Spray Applied Pipe Lining (SAPL) School (School H)
Invest in Your Future
Staying and Playing in Fort Worth
Conveniently located 17.5 miles from DFW airport, Fort Worth is an easily accessible international and domestic destination. (Southwest Airlines’ Love Field is about 34 miles from Fort Worth.)
Upon arrival, if flying, several options—App-based Uber and Lyft, shared-ride shuttles, car-rental agencies—are available to whisk you into downtown Fort Worth. Once you’re there, you can get around via Molly the Trolley, for free!
Downtown Fort Worth boasts the 35-square-block, pedestrian-friendly, entertainment district, Sundance Square, offering a wide range of live music clubs, theatres, galleries, shopping and, of course, dining.
UCT 2022’s headquarters hotel is the historic Hilton hotel, noted by the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as the site of JFK’s last presidential address. It’s located two blocks from the Convention Center.
Book early, as there is limited availability of rooms at the $189 (plus tax) rate: UCTonline.com.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone responsible for the construction and rehabilitation of the underground utility infrastructure:
- Contractors
- Consulting Engineers
- Damage Prevention/Safety Personnel
- Gas/Electric Utilities
- Municipalities/Public Works
- Pipelines and Energy (transmission)
- Telecommunications Owner/Operators
Premier Exhibit Hall Networking
Emerging technologies and a wide range of equipment and services that can help you optimize the quality, productivity and efficiency of your offerings are showcased in the exhibit hall. You’ll have one-on-one time to connect with the technology you hear about in the education sessions and increase your network by interacting with the companies’ representatives. Exhibits are open Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Here’s the list of exhibitors that have signed up so far. Make plans now to visit with them. The current list is available at UCTonline.com.
EXHIBITORS as of Dec. 3 BOOTH
ACE PIPE CLEANING INC. 1002
ACOUSTICAL CONTROL, LLC 817
ADVANCE PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS LLC 901
AEGION-INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LLC-
UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS INC. 807
AIMS COMPANIES 819
AKKERMAN INC. 618
APPLIED FELTS / MAXLINER / FERRATEX 830
AVANTI INTERNATIONAL 1027 & 830
BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTS 1014
BESTOLIFE CORPORATION 619
BROWNLINE USA INC. 715
BUCKHORN PUMPS INC 625
BUSYBUSY MOBILE TIME TRACKING 527
BUZZI UNICEM USA INC 1016
CCI PIPING SYSTEMS 510A
CHANNELINE INTERNATIONAL 718
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 818
COMPOSITE ACCESS PRODUCTS 510B
CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS 910
CPM (Construction Product Marketing) 723
CRETEX SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 717 & 830
CUES INC. 706 & 830
DANBY LLC 607
DERRICK CORPORATION 816
DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 403
DOETSCH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 726
DRILLING MUD DIRECT 800
DSI TUNNELING LLC. 528
E&M SUPPLY GROUP 906
EMAGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC. 925
ENVIROCON SYSTEMS INC. 815
GAJESKE INC. 904
GREEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 416
HARDROCK DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 911
HERRENKNECHT TUNNELLING SYSTEMS USA INC 411
HK SOLUTIONS GROUP 629
HOBAS PIPE USA 614
HOLLY PIPE CORP 520
HTS PIPE CONSULTANTS 616
HYDRABED 632
INDUMAR PRODUCTS INC. 803
INFINITY TOOL MFG 802
INNOVATIVE SEWER TECHNOLOGIES
OF NORTH AMERICA 830
INROCK DRILLING SYSTEMS 805
INTERPLASTIC 624
J.T. MILLER 702
JIM COX SALES INC. 503
JOE JETER SALES LLC 623N
KAYDEN INDUSTRIES USA INC 710
KSW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES 720
LADTECH INC. 510C
LOGAN CLAY PRODUCTS INC 620
MADEWELL PRODUCTS CORP 502 & 830
MCCAIN WATERWORKS MARKETING 516
MCELROY MANUFACTURING CO. 603
MCINTIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP 400
MICHELS CORPORATION 830
MILLER PIPELINE 700
MI-TECH SERVICES INC. 724
NAPCO PIPE & FITTINGS 903
NU FLOW TECHNOLOGIES 825
NUKOTE COATING SYSTEMS LLC 515
PERMALOK - A Northwest Pipe Company 426
PICA Pipeline Inspection and Condition
Assessment Corporation 725
PIONEER ONE INC. 810
PIPELINE RENEWAL TECHNOLOGIES 827
PIPETECH SOFTWARE (ITG) 830
PPG/RAVEN LINING SYSTEMS 806 & 830
PRECISION INFRASTRUCTURE 621
PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE MANAGEMENT 324
ProKASRO Services USA Inc. 628A
RADIUS HDD 917
RAILHEAD UNDERGROUND PRODUCTS LLC 721
RANGELINE GROUP 1006
RELINE AMERICA LLC. 1011
ROOTX 811
SAERTEX MULTICOM LP 902
SAK CONSTRUCTION LLC 830
SEALING SYSTEMS INC. 501
SEWERAI CORPORATION 727
SEWPERCOAT, AN IMERYS BRAND 716
SHAREWELL HDD, LLC 509
SIPPTECH 824
SOUTHERN TRENCHLESS SOLUTIONS LLC 1024
SPRAYROQ INC. 517
STANDARD CEMENT MATERIALS 916
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES 601
SUNBELT RENTALS INC 922 & 830
SUPER PRODUCTS LLC 830
TECHNOGENIA LASERCARB 420
TESMEC USA INC. 424
THE STRONG COMPANY INC. 907
TRI-FLO INTERNATIONAL INC. 1003
TRUMBULL MFG 719
TRUVAC / VACTOR MANUFACTURING 500 & 830
TT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 801
U.S. SAWS 714
UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION 316
UNDERGROUND MAGNETICS INC 402
UNI-BELL PVC PIPE ASSOCIATION 610
UNITED RENTALS INC 602
*RehabZone 830
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