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The North American Tunneling Conference (NAT) is the premier biennial tunneling event for North America, bringing together the brightest, most resourceful and innovative minds in the tunneling and underground construction industry. NAT was last held in conjunction with the 2016 World Tunnel Congress in San Francisco, California. Held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park June 24-27, this four-day conference will focus on the information, advances and projects in North America along with the victories and challenges of working in diverse environments. NAT 2018 is bringing the excitement of the industry together. With 1,000 attendees, 140 exhibitors and 20 technical sessions, this winning event is sure to provide a packed conference that will leave you energized and revitalized. From TBMs to rehabilitation, NAT 2018 will provide detailed case histories of North American projects and provide the groundwork for discussion on the future of tunneling around the world.  |
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| Safety Share: Lightning Safety | |
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Thousands of people are killed or injured around the world every year from lightning strikes. When working outdoors be sure to have a plan whenever you hear the roll of thunder. The sound of thunder is your best indication that lightning is close enough to strike you. When outside, your first reaction should be to stop what you are doing and get everyone into a safe shelter. Even though threatening clouds may appear to be far away, lightning has been known to travel 10 miles before it strikes. Safe shelters include substantial buildings (ones that are enclosed and grounded) or fully enclosed metal vehicles. If a safe shelter is not available avoid high grounds, tall metal objects (e.g., drill rigs, power pools, or cell towers), bodies of water and tall isolated trees.
Provided by Mike York, SRK Consulting
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| NAT 2018 Registration and Housing Opens Soon! | |
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Sign Up For News Updates. Both Attendees and Exhibitors will be able to register online. Be the first to know when NAT 2018 Conference registration opens, when field trips become available, about short courses and technical sessions, and much more! Key Dates:
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2018 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2018 Housing Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2018 |
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| NAT 2018 Conference Sponsor - Lane Construction | |
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Founded in 1890, The Lane Construction Corporation is a leading U.S. construction company specializing in heavy civil construction services and products in the transportation, infrastructure, and energy industries. Lane’s resources, innovative solutions, and emphasis on safety and quality control—combined with its expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction project management—produce high-quality results. Learn more at www.laneconstruct.com. |
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| Coming Soon – Scholarships to Attend NAT | |
| Students interested in attending the North American Tunneling Conference can apply for two different conference scholarships in the coming weeks. Attending and participating in NAT lets students experience firsthand the challenges, opportunities and rewards of a career in the field of tunneling and underground construction. This year students can apply for the UCA of SME Young Members (UCAYM) Scholarship for NAT Attendance, or student/professor pairs can apply together for the NAT Student/Professor Conference Scholarship. Watch for the online scholarship opening soon on the NAT conference website and the UCA of SME website. Don’t miss out on one of the premier tunneling conferences in the industry! For more information contact scholarships@smenet.org. |
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| Promote your Name by Sponsoring! | |
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The Exhibit Floor is sold out for NAT 2018, but don’t fret – get your name in front of attendees at the show by sponsoring an experience at NAT! For more information visit Sponsorship Opportunities. |
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| The History of Tunneling in the United States |
| The Underground Construction Association delivers a masterpiece with this beautifully told, richly illustrated book, The History of Tunneling in the United States, which features a collection of museum-worthy historical photos. Contents include:
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