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Tunneling Fundamentals, Practice, and Innovations The Short Course will be taught through the Center for Underground Construction & Tunneling at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, June 20-23, 2016. The 3.5-day short course focuses on the fundamentals, application and innovations of tunnel planning design, and construction in soft ground, mixed ground and hard rock. Taught by experts from around the world, the knowledge gained during this program will provide solutions to the unique challenges of the tunneling and underground construction industries. Course participants will earn 2.3 CEU credits upon completion. In addition to classroom presentations on all tunneling topics by world-leading experts, exclusive to this short course is the opportunity to participate in hands-on labs and interactive demonstrations. For more information and to register, please visit http://csmspace.com/events/tunneling/.
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| UCA of SME Officers | |
| The UCA of SME officers welcome four new Directors to the leadership of UCA: Mike Smithson, Skanska; Rich Redmond, AECOM; Erica Moonin, Southern Nevada Water; and Jack Brockway, Herrenknecht. Each Director will serve a four-year term through 2020. | |
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| WTC Sets Attendance Records | |
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The hills of San Francisco welcomed tunnelers from around the world to the 2016 World Tunnel Congress, April 22-28. Attendance exceeded expectations with more than 2,300 visitors from 54 countries converging at the week-long event. A record-setting 298 exhibit booths showcased the most current products and technical developments in the industry. Attendees took advantage of the unique opportunity to tour the Central Subway Project in the heart of San Francisco. During the conference, the Underground Construction Association of SME Young Members Committee presented 47 scholarships totaling $70,000 in cash and benefits to students seeking a career in the underground construction and tunneling industry. Scholarships included full registration to the conference, travel reimbursement, and a one-year student membership. To learn more about UCA Young Members, please visit http://community.smenet.org/ucaym/.
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| Free Webinar |
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Dr. Anmol Bedi, Owner, Bedi Consulting Ltd., will present “Victoria Station Upgrade Project,” Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 10:00 am Mountain Time. |
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November 6-9, 2016, at the Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles Airport. Registration is now open. Subject-specific presentations will focus on innovations and practical experiences from experts the world over. Don’t miss the extended in-depth industry discussion sessions which have become a trademark of this conference. Early registration ends September 20, 2016. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.ucaofsmecuttingedge.com/. |
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| UCA Young Members Enhance the Visibility of the Underground Industry | |
| Join the UCA Young Members group in supporting the growth and development of the young engineers and professionals in the tunneling and underground construction industry who are interested in learning more about the profession, developing technical skills to use in the field, and sharing innovative technologies and research with the membership. The group consists of people of all ages and backgrounds who believe the stability of the industry depends on the next generation of professionals. Join us for free monthly webinars and become a member of our SME community group (UCA Young Members) to keep up-to-date on university outreach, social events and discussions. More information can be found at http://community.smenet.org/ucaym/home.  |
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| The Moles Elect a new President |
| Richard D. MacDonald Jr. has been elected to serve as 2016-2017 President of The Moles. MacDonald is Senior Vice President and Division Manager for the Construction Division of Weeks Marine, Inc. He is responsible for projects along the East Coast, Gulf Coast, Latin America and the Caribbean Sea. For more information, please visit The Moles website. |  |
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| Did you miss the May Webinar? |
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“Microtunneling in Hard Rock and Mixed Face Conditions” presented by Lester Bradshaw focused on microtunneling capabilities in rock and mixed face conditions, as well as advancements in microtunneling technology. You can view this, and other previous UCA webinars, at http://community.smenet.org/ucaym/events/webinars |
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| Follow Big Bertha’s Progress |
| As of May 26, 2016, Seattle’s Big Bertha TBM has traveled 2,255 of the scheduled 9,270 feet in its route beneath the city. The SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct is being replaced with a unique tunnel system utilizing a massive TBM nicknamed Big Bertha. Once the tunnel opens, the viaduct will be dismantled and new public space along the downtown waterfront will be constructed. To track Bertha’s progress, please visit the WA Dept. of Transportation website. |  |
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