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December 18, 2019

By Gregg Tiedeman posted 08-14-2020 09:37 AM

  
Dec. 18, 2019

 

        

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this issue:

Fox Conference

Safety Share

Member Survey

Down for That

Gift of Membership

NAT 2020

Student Poster Contest

Truck Raffle

Scooped by ITA-AITES

 
 
 Meet Industry Experts at the Fox Conference

This intensive, one-day tunneling conference is tailored for busy industry professionals. The George A. Fox Conference brings it all together in one convenient place, on one day, January 28, 2020.

Learn from industry experts as they share the unique challenges surrounding the design and construction of complex projects in the underground construction and tunneling arena.

Keynote Speaker | Kim Smedegaard Andersen, CEO, Sund & Bælt Partner A/S

Design and Construction of the Femern Link between Denmark and Germany

Mr. Andersen will discuss the design and construction of an 18 km long, bi-national complex project, the Femern Fixed Link, located in between Denmark and Germany. 
 
Don’t wait – register today!

With limited seating, this popular conference sells out quickly and onsite registration is NOT available.
 
Safety Share: Ladder Safety

 

Ladder safety is key to a safe and happy holiday season. Some precautionary ladder usage tips include:
  • Use a ladder that meets the CSA standard and is of a grade suitable for the task (and your weight).
  • Before using a ladder, make sure that it is placed on a level firm footing and is securely locked and braced into place.
  • Always wear closed slip-resistant shoes or boots when climbing a ladder.
  • Make sure there are no power lines or exposed electrical wiring near the ladder.
  • Never use ladders during storms, or in rainy or windy weather.
  • If you plan on going on the roof, make sure the ladder extends three feet above the roof elevation.
Provided by John N. Murphy, SME Foundation
UCA of SME Member Survey

Thank you for your membership in UCA of SME. We need your feedback to help make strategic decisions in 2020, including ways we can enhance technical resources and pathways for members to participate. Help shape your future membership experience - take the UCA of SME member survey by December 20.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Complete the survey in its entirety for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Be sure to provide your contact information at the end of the survey to be entered into the gift card drawing and so we can contact you about future involvement.

We value your input - thanks in advance for your participation.

 
Inspire the Next Generation

 


Have 5 minutes to help us out? Share your career experience to further the “Down for That” initiative, which promotes careers in the underground industry to engineering students in the U.S. We will be using the information to populate the “Down for That” website with quotes and profiles from industry professionals.
 

 
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership

 

This holiday season, give yourself a valuable gift: renew your membership with UCA of SME. As a member of UCA of SME, you’ll stay up-to-date on industry developments and technical advances, have a ready-made network of other industry professionals, and continue to advance your career.

Renew your membership online now:
 
  • Sign in to your account
  • Click on “Renew Now” and follow the prompts
 
If you need assistance, please contact customer service at cs@smenet.org, or call 303-948-4200. Happy Holidays, and we look forward to your continued membership with SME.

 
Save the Date!


Held in Nashville, Tennessee, this four-day conference focuses on the information, advances and projects in North America along with the victories and challenges of working in diverse environments.

This conference is ideal for contractors, engineers, vendors and owners in the tunneling and underground construction industry. No matter how experienced you are in the field of tunneling and underground construction, NAT 2020 is positioned to advance your future and that of the industry.

Be the first to know when NAT 2020 Conference registration opens, when sponsorships become available, about new short courses and technical sessions, and much more!

 
Graduate Student Research Poster Contest
The Graduate Student Research Poster Contest recognizes excellence in research in various minerals-related fields by SME. The contest provides an opportunity for graduate students to showcase their work and to compete for cash prizes based on the quality of their posters as determined by a team of judges. Graduate student education contributes to research in mining and mineral studies.

The Graduate Student Research Poster Contest is open to any SME student member currently enrolled in a minerals-related graduate program. Accepted posters will be on display throughout the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference.

Information must be submitted no later than December 31, 2019.

Download the guidelines for complete information.
 
Truck Raffle
The SME Foundation is excited about a fundraising opportunity that may be the ticket to Win Your Ride! Empire CAT has generously donated a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab 4WD SLT Diesel truck with upgraded leather bucket seats (or equivalent) for the SME Foundation Benefit Truck Raffle to be held during the 2020 MineXchange SME Annual Conference & Expo!

Ticket price is one (1) for $30.00, or four (4) for $100.00. Ticket sales are being conducted online at www.accelevents.com/e/smeftruck with easy access and payment from any mobile phone, tablet, or computer. You may also text 205-619-3065 and enter the word “Raffle.” Be sure to purchase your tickets early as there will only be 5,000 tickets available for this raffle.

For more information, visit the Foundation webpage with details about the truck raffle, FAQs, and contest rules.
 
Scooped by ITA-AITES
Articles of Interest:

Vertical Farm is growing food deep beneath South Korean mountains. A high-tech farm has been built inside an abandoned tunnel. CNN Feature.

Geo-Structural Challenges for Advancing Tunnel Design and Construction. As urban areas  become more densely built, cities, counties, and states will increasingly look to underground structures as alternatives to surface infrastructure to address space constraints. CIVILAX Feature.

Longest railway tunnel in the Balkans to be built on Sofia – Plovdiv line. Bulgaria’s National Railway Infrastructure Company has signed a contract worth more than 498.8 million leva. The Sofia Globe Feature.



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