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25th Annual Trenchless Technology Certification Schools

Center for Underground Infrastructure
Research & Education (CUIRE)

Monday, January 25, 2027
Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas

CUIRE at the University of Texas at Arlington will hold its 25th Annual Pipeline and Trenchless Technology Training and Certification Schools in conjunction with the Underground Infrastructure (UIC) Conference on Monday, January 25, 2027, at Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX This year's program includes Flexible Pipe Maintenance, Repairs, Connection, Tapping and Asset Management(School A), Rigid Pipe Maintenance, Repairs, Connection, Tapping and Asset Management (School B), HDD (School C) and Microtunneling, Pilot Tube and E-Power Pipe (School D).

All the Schools will be held on Monday, January 25, 2027, Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX

Benefits

  • A discounted copy of Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction, and Renewal, 2nd Edition (Published in 2022). - a $125 value!
  • Up to 0.8 CEUs and 8 PDHs
  • Receive certificate of completion
  • Receive a wallet-sized certificate of completion
  • Receive a PDF of all presentations

School A - Flexible Pipe Maintenance, Repairs, Connection, Tapping and Asset Management

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This School will cover the principles, techniques, and best practices for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of flexible pipeline systems. Topics include common pipeline defects, rehabilitation methods, trenchless repair technologies, leak detection, corrosion prevention, and case studies demonstrating successful maintenance and repair strategies for both flexible and rigid pipe systems.

School B - Rigid Pipe Maintenance, Repairs, Connection, Tapping and Asset Management

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: This school will focus on the inspection, maintenance, and repair of rigid pipeline systems. Topics include joint connections, structural behavior of rigid pipes, common failure mechanisms, rehabilitation methods, and field repair techniques. Case studies will highlight practical solutions for improving durability and extending the service life of concrete, clay, and other rigid pipe materials.

School C - Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: The School covers the planning, design, and construction of large, mid-, and small-size HDD projects from inception to closeout and delivery, considering challenging conditions such as swelling soils and rock. Topics include pipe loads, bore planning, drilling fluids, tracking, tooling, and locating, along with case studies highlighting pitfalls to avoid during construction of HDD projects of all sizes.

School D - Microtunneling, Pilot Tube and E-Power Pipe

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: This school focuses on the execution of microtunneling, direct pipe, pilot tube, and E-Power Pipe projects for both small- and large-diameter applications. Topics include equipment selection, guidance and steering systems, slurry handling, ground conditions, pipe jacking techniques, and case studies highlighting challenges, innovations, and solutions for successful project delivery.

CEU and PDH

Each School qualifies for 0.8 CEU and 8 PDHs through the University of Texas at Arlington. For more information regarding these Schools, contact CUIRE at (817) 272-9177 or email: cuire@uta.edu.

Benefits

By completing each School, you will receive:

Who Should Attend?

Public officials, transportation agencies, design and consulting engineers, utility company personnel, designers, utility owners and operators, and contractors who are involved with constructing, renewing, and managing utilities. CUIRE Schools are organized by the Center for Underground Infrastructure Research & Education (CUIRE), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington; and cosponsored by Underground Infrastructure Magazine.

Registration Particulars

Pay with check or with credit card (Visa, Master Card, Amex, and Discover). Register early: Registration is limited to first 40 people on a first time, first-serve bases.

On-site (walk-in) registrations are welcome based on space availability only.

Call Nilima at CUIRE at 817-272-9177, or email cuire@uta.edu to make sure space is available.

Learn from Experts Program

The Schools will be taught by CUIRE Board Members and Friends who have many years of experience in the area of their teaching.

No-Risk Registration

If you cannot attend the School, you may send a substitute. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the program, let us know at 817-272-9177 or cuire@uta.edu know within one week of the program, and we will set things right with you!

Certificate & Professional Development Hours: These Schools qualify for up to 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH) of continuing education credit. A PDH certificate-indicating inspector training will be awarded at the conclusion of the School. The wallet-size certificate will be mailed shortly after completion of the schools.

Hotel Information

See UIC Web site at https://ui-conference.com/venue-hotel/ for hotel reservation information. For technical program information, email cuire@uta.edu, or call 817-272-9177.

Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance should email cuire@uta.edu well in advance of the meeting date. Late requests will be met when possible.

Tax Information

Your educational training may be tax deductible.

NOTE

CUIRE reserves the right to change program, substitute speakers, or modify or cancel a School due to insufficient enrollment. For more information, contact CUIRE at (817) 272-9177, or email cuire@uta.edu or visit https://uta.engineering/cuireschools2027/