CUIRE Schools

CUIRE Training Schools

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The Center for Underground Infrastructure Research & Education (CUIRE), at the University of Texas at Arlington, will hold its 23rd Annual Pipeline and Trenchless Technology Training and Certification Schools in conjunction with UIC on Monday, March 3 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (rooms to be announced). 

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.

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.

This year’s program includes Pipe School (School A), CIPP School (School B), HDD School (Schools C), Microtunneling and Pilot Tube School (School D).

CEU and PDH

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.

Register at CUIRE Schools 2025! For more information on these Schools contact CUIRE at +1 (817) 272-9177, cuire@uta.edu. 

Monday, March 3
Pipe School

School A – Rigid and Flexible Pipes

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon: This school will cover applications, capabilities, manufacturing, standards, advantages and limitations of steel, ductile iron, vitrified clay, concrete, PVC, HDPE, fiberglass and new developments in these pipe materials and jointing systems.

CIPP School

School B – Comparison of CIPP and SIPP School

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: This school will cover an overview of CIPP applications, with focus on different types of resin (polyester, epoxy, and vinyl ester) and different curing methods of water, steam and UV light also SIPP application, Installation, Evaluation and System Design

Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Schools

School C – HDD School

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon: Planning and Design of large, mid- and small-size HDD projects from inception to closeout and delivery considering swelling soils and rock conditions. The school will include talks on pipe loads, bore planning, drilling fluids and case studies.

School D – Microtunneling and Pilot Tube School:

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: This school will cover planning, design and construction of Microtunneling Methods (MT) and Pilot Tube and Other Guided Boring Methods (PTGBM) and will includes case studies. A discussion of new ASCE Microtunneling Standards and Manual of Practice on PTGBM will be presented by authors.

Registration and Credits

The registration fees for these Schools are according to following tables:

Benefits

By completing each School, you will receive:

  • A discounted copy of Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction, and Renewal, 2nd Edition (Published in 2022) – for $129!
  • A wallet-size certification card.
  • Up to 0.8 CEUs and 8 PDHs.
  • A PDF copy of all the presentations.
  • As a bonus, a discounted registration to UIC is also included with each School!
  • Your name and company information will be featured on CUIRE Web site (Optional)

Registration Particulars

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

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

Call CUIRE at 817-272-9177, or email cu***@ut*.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 cu***@ut*.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.

Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance should email cu***@ut*.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 cu***@ut*.edu or visit https://uta.engineering/cuireschools2025/

 

Photos are taken during the conference. By attending CUIRE or the main UIC program, you are consenting to have your image used in promotional material.