@WeBuildBeneath

The Underground Construction Association - an informative, interactive community of professionals interested in the underground construction industry.

 Englewood, CO
UCAofSME.org
Joined May 2015
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We're at #NAT2022 and so proud to announce that our Mill Creek project with @OnlineSouthland won for Technical Innovation of the year! Crews worked together and successfully devised a method to change the #Robbins TBM's diameter from 11.6 m to 9.9 m in the tunnel. @WeBuildBeneath
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ICYMI Heeeere's Annie! Final connection tunnel to #SuperSewer complete as Tunnel Boring Machine Annie breaks through in Bermonsdey Read: tideway.london/news/press-re…
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35th breakthrough at Dadar Metro Station. With this, MMRC has successfully completed the 10.96-km long tunnel from Nayanagar (Mahim) to Siddhivinayak Station. Only six more breakthroughs to go! #MetroInProgress
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Congratulations to @metrolosangeles on having its Regional Connector project receive the Project of the Year award from @WeBuildBeneath and @smecommunity. We are proud to be part of this wonderful team helping L.A.’s transit needs #AECOMTunneling #AECOM #Infrastructure

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Thyssen Mining Company has signed a contract to excavate more than 725 kt (800,000 st) of rock to build 3 caverns in Lead, SD. Thyssen is expected to bring about 110 jobs for the underground project that will begin in April 2021. More: me.smenet.org/webContent.cfm…
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We are looking forward to seeing you all at our first ever virtual Cutting Edge conference tomorrow! 🎉 There is still time to register if you haven't already. Simply head to bit.ly/3eJ6rmV @WeBuildBeneath
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Breathtaking pictures of our #ShitlaDevi metro station in the making. Visible here is work in progress within the station box area and also work being carried out inside the tunnel.
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It's not too late to register for the P.E. Review course beginning Sept. 12. Participate in the Course either in-person or virtually. Virtual attendees must register by Friday, Sept. 4 in order to receive course materials. Learn more + register at smepereviewcourse.com/.
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New Online First articles for the Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) Journal have been released. SME members read & download for free. Check them out now: ow.ly/oh4i50xCebe Get Table of Contents email alerts by clicking "Sign up for alerts" at springer.com/42461.
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SME members support the Mining in Society merit badge as merit badge counselors, by hosting workshops & conducting mine tours. Join the @MECeducation "watch party" Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1-2 pm MDT for a new video on the badge and the opportunities it presents. bit.ly/mis-video-reg-11aug20…
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SME is the only organization in the US that preps questions for the PE exam. Ensuring the industry has knowledgeable engineers with integrity is key to the success of mining operations around the world. Happy #licensedPEday! Watch to learn more about the impact of a PE license.
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The August 2020 Issue of the MME Journal has been released. SME members read & download for free. Includes the most recent paper, "An Improved Method to Calculate the Heat Release Rate of a Mine Fire in Underground Mines". Access online today: ow.ly/eJbj50xCebg
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Today is the last day to register for the Certified Mine Safety Professional Exam in August. Register today to raise the bar of professionalism and contribute to the improvement of mine safety and health standards. smecmsp.org/
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Copper (Cu) was one of the very first metals to be unearthed - it's usage dates back more than 10,000 years. Now Cu is utilized well beyond what many people realize. Let's explore a few uses and learn #WhyMiningMatters for Cu.
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We're proud to have won the Underground Construction Association's Project of the Year Award for the @metrolosangeles Regional Connector project. @WeBuildBeneath mottm.ac/PGA350znuEx
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I am excited to be presenting tomorrow's @smecommunity @WeBuildBeneath webinar at 11am Central. UCA: Do we need to invest in Grouting pretesting?: A case study from Millwoods Double Barrel Replacement SEM Tunnel Project. smemi.personifycloud.com/Per…
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(3/3) Presenting the Honorable Mentions for the 2020 #WhyMiningMatters photo contest. These photos embody the lives of our members working the mines every day, exhibiting stewardship, innovation, & safety. All photo contest details can be found at smenet.org/publications-reso…
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Don't miss this opportunity!
UCA@WeBuildBeneath19 Feb 2020
TUNNELING STUDENTS: there are 3 scholarships available to you. One is funded by the UCA and two are funded by RETC. These 3 attendance scholarships will cover the cost of attending #NATunneling2020 conference in Nashville, TN in June. Apply by April 1. smenet.org/uca-of-sme/member…
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Many mining projects are near remote communities where few economic opportunities exist. By bringing an economic driver to an area, mining provides jobs, stimulates economic development & improves infrastructure & access. This is #WhyMiningMatters Photo: Lennie Hanner, 2019
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My first attempt at giving a webinar. Please feel free to DM me for the slides, in case you cannot attend. Spread the word. @WeBuildBeneath @Mines_undrgrnd
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