UCT builds the seminars to inform and educate.
UCT brings you a comprehensive conference program covering a range of must-know topics.
Our seminars set the industry standard for quality education. See the full schedule, or search for a particular session or speaker. Timely topics address the issues and opportunities you care about most, from current trends to best practices that increase productivity and decrease jobsite down-time.
With more than 75 sessions to choose from, you are sure to return to your job empowered with new ideas that can be implemented right away.
There’s a full week of educational programs just waiting for you to take advantage of. UCT’s primary program runs Jan. 19-21. The Pre/Post UCT program runs before, during and after UCT; Jan. 17-22. Access the full program, plan your personal schedule and search for any topic across the conference at UCT's schedule pages. Click any track name to see a full listing of the sessions, speakers and schedules for that track.
Interested in contributing to UCT 2011's Educational Tracks in Houston, TX, from Jan. 25-27?
Detailed instructions are available in the Call for Papers (PDF) and Call for Proposals (PDF)
Send abstracts to:
Robert Carpenter or Traci Read
UCT Educational Program
1160 Dairy Ashford, Ste. 610
Houston, TX 77079-3014
Email: rcarpenter@oildom.com or tread@oildom.com
281-558-6930
UCT EDUCATIONAL TRACKS, Jan. 19 – 21
I Tutorial: Introduction To Sewer & Water Trenchless Rehabilitation Technologies
Are you looking for basic information and techniques or do you need detailed, specific information? These standing room only tutorials are tailored for the beginner or more advanced professional.
II Sewer Rehabilitation, Construction & New Technology
If you’re looking for new technologies and methodologies involved in meeting the increased demands on sewer and water systems, one of these sessions is for you.
III Manhole Rehabilitation
Learn about technologies commercially installed in manholes and pumping stations. You’ll also learn about requirements for long term protection of manholes and other structures; structure preparation; pin-holes during and after application; adhesion or non-adhesion requirements to host structure; testing and inspection requirements; green technologies; and much more.
IV Pipe Bursting: View From The Field
(Presented by the International Pipe Bursting Association, a division of NASSCO)
Get a real world view of pipe bursting and its applications from the experts in the field.
V Force Mains & Pressure Pipe
These sessions will include technology commercially installed in sewer force mains and pressure pipes – both potable and non-potable. Topics include replacement of gas pipelines, replacement of ductile iron pipe with internal liner, and techniques for live flow inspection.
VI PACP Workshop
This workshop is targeted toward individuals responsible for the utilization of pipeline condition assessment data and discusses ways to improve the quality and use of PACP data.
VII Storm Water Pipe Rehabilitation
These presentations will feature new lining products and installation methods including both cementitious and polymer technologies that have recently been launched specifically for storm sewer rehabilitation.
VIII WaterWorks Conference
Learn about the construction/rehabilitation of water transmission and distribution systems, examine issues and problems, and explore solutions regarding this limited resource.
IX Trenchless Technical Symposium
Interact with industry experts who will feature studies and information, and their value to the trenchless market.
X Horizontal Directional Drilling: Rigonomics & Operations
These sessions will look at new markets opening up; offer survival information; provide facts, figures; and engage in panel discussions that will help keep your company involved in HDD for years.
XI Underground Utilities
Explore new technologies and hear panel discussions on issues important to the utility industry.
XII Damage Prevention & Safety Conference
Are you getting the most from One Call? Learn about this and other damage prevention practices – everything from confined space prevention to D.I.R.T to locating utilities accurately and safely.
PRE/POST UCT TRAINING PROGRAMS, Jan. 17 – 22
- Sewer Rehabilitation Strategy Workshop ($125 first person from company or organization/$75 each additional)
- ASCE Workshop: Manholes Manual of Practice ($100 in advance/$200 onsite)
- NASSCO training: PACP Trainer Recertification (no charge), PACP Trainer Upgrade ($500), CIPP Inspector Training & Certification Program ($995), Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program- Including MACP ($750)
- CUIRE Trenchless Technical Engineering Schools ($795 per course)
- NASTT Good Practices Courses ($495 for one course; $900 for two courses)
- Staking University ($275)
UCT sessions qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs).