Underground Contractors Association (UCA)

The Association provides opportunities for members to attend regional seminars on emerging technologies and current construction issues.our members interact with other associations, political leaders and the media. We promote and coordinate attendance at several symposiums and industry-related conferences and exhibits throughout the year. Additionally, we plan regional industry discussion groups annually. Annual convention, tradeshow, annual busines meeting, golf outing and holiday party are the main annual networking events hosted by uca.

The Association bridges the gap between local and national politics to provide a voice on governmental issues in the utility and Underground construction industry. Issues include: infrastructure, workers compensation, project labor agreements, ergonomics, occupational health standards, differing site conditions, bonding, design build and emerging construction problems. Uca and its representatives meet with municipalities, private developers and owners to discuss and resolve issues. We also work with other agencies to develop industry guidelines such as "standard specifications for water & sewer main construction in Illinois."

The Association provides a continuing educational program consisting of seminars and hands-on training. Our members can discuss important business and technology issues in an affordable and professional setting with noted industry experts. This program promotes industry professionalism and strong financial results. The continuing education committee now offers an emerging leaders program (elp). This program is geared towards up and coming leaders in the industry to educate on the Association, industry partners, business tools, networking and industry advocacy.