The objective of the UCA of SME is to produce the best professional products available to the industry through its publications, the George A. Fox Conference, The North American Tunneling conference, and The North American Tunnel Demand Forecast. Additionally, members will have complete access to all SME products and services including the RETC, Mining Engineering magazine, SME short courses and topical conferences, more than 100 other publications and proceedings, web and career services, and much more. The volunteers provide critical industry and technical knowledge to provide premier educational and professional development opportunities for practitioners across the globe.
George A. Fox Conference Please join us at the Eighth Annual George A. Fox New York Construction Conference at the
Graduate Center - City University of New York on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Sponsorships still available!
SME Photo Contest Theme: "Metals in mining" Members can upload their favorite mining images until December 30th!
First Place image gets the cover of April's Mining Engineering Magazine. Winners will be announced before the 2009 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit.
UCA of SME forms Education and Training Committee
At the Aug. 5, 2008 meeting, the UCA executive committee approved the establishment of a permanent Education and Training Committee. Its mission is to increase the quality of education and training available to engineers and construction supervisors.
Recommended Contract Pratices for Underground Construction
The first industry-wide effort to imporve contract procedures in more than 30 years. This manual is an indispensable resource for contractors, consultant, suppliers, and owners anticipating underground projects. Members pay only $79.00.
SandHogs on the History Channel
800 feet below New York City, the SandHogs go to work. Dangerous explosives and deadly risks - just another day at the office. Watch video clips online.
