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June 18, 2020

By Gregg Tiedeman posted 08-14-2020 09:42 AM

  

Are you Down for That? Help UCA of SME Recruit Young Engineers.

We’re excited to announce the launch of Down for That, an expanded website targeted to the next generation of underground engineers. Visit undergroundcareers.org and see what the Underground Construction Association (UCA) is doing to raise awareness around careers in tunneling and underground construction.

Are you Down for That? Help the cause in the following ways:

  • Contribute presentations, videos and case studies

  • Speak to students

  • Provide tunnel tours to small groups

  • Share your career story

 


Industry News:

Work in the tunneling and underground construction space has carried on well through the COVID-19 pandemic including in Los Angeles where the Purple Line Extension project experienced a significant breakthrough.

Other headlines:
Klug Construction Systems to be new distributor for Nittetsu Superfine Ultrafine Cement.
UCA’s Underground Construction During the COVID Age webinar shows industry’s nimble response.

 


The NATWeek Virtual Trade Show
is still open!

Scout your next partner by exploring your My Show Planner for virtual business cards and special offers the exhibitors have uploaded. You can browse the Virtual Trade Show through June 30th. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading industry vendors.

 


Complimentary Webinar: Underground Construction during the COVID Age – Part II

Prior to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the underground construction and mining industries faced daily choices affecting their operations. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused rapidly-changing policy and procedures worldwide. Join us to hear from speakers from the underground construction industry as they share their challenges, experiences, and strategies to ensure social distancing while keeping their projects and programs moving forward. In this July 1, 2020 session you will hear from engineering firms, owners and program managers, and educators. There will also be a Q&A panel discussion during the second half of the webinar. Join industry colleagues for this free webinar.

 


RETC Abstract Submission Deadline Looms

There’s still time to submit an abstract for RETC 2021. Be a part of one of the leading conferences for underground construction and contribute to a dynamic technical program. Your unique experiences and expertise can help us create another leading industry event. 

To be considered, submit your 100-word abstract for consideration by June 30, 2020.


Invitation for UCA Members to Attend Free AEG Webinar

The Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) is presenting a webinar on June 24 titled “Engineering Geology Applied in the Mining Industry” and is offering the event to UCA members at no cost. The presentation will address the commonalities in the mining and engineering geology realms.


Sponsor a UCA of SME Webinar Series!

Looking to stay ahead of your competition, raise your brand awareness and engage with your stakeholders digitally? Sponsor a series of thematic-based UCA of SME webinars AND hold your own 60-minute webinar.

Contact sponsorships@smenet.org today!

 

 

 


Join us for this Webinar Sponsored by Weir Minerals

Design, Development, Construction and Commissioning of the Stillwater Mine's Blitz Sand Backfill Plant.
Bracken V. Spencer, PE, PMP
6/22/2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

 

 

 

 

June-July

More exciting events!

Your Brain on Stress and Fatigue: How stress and fatigue affect your ability to process information and make sound decisions.
Korky Vault, Training Coordinator, CSM EMCIS Program
6/24/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

UCA: Construction of an Underground Cavern in the Heart of Downtown in the 21st Century.
Christophe Bragard, Tunnel Manager, Regional Connector Contractors
6/24/2020 Noon - 1:00 PM MT

Insights into the Relationships among the Roof, Rib, Floor and Pillars of Underground Coal Mines.
Ted M. Klemetti, Research Mining Engineer, Ground Control Branch, NIOSH
6/30/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

Underground Construction During the COVID Age Part II
Moderators: Bob Goodfellow and Erika Moonin

7/1/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT
COMPLIMENTARY


Share your Expertise

Submit a Paper
Submit a Paper to the MME Journal.

Calling all Speakers
Become a speaker for a Webinar.

 

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and the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME).

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