Welcome to CUIIC Academy
Underground Infrastructure Education
CUIIC Academy offers classes, courses, webinars and events to help further underground infrastructure educational opportunities across Canada. The Academy is a partnership between the Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) and Benjamin Media Inc. (BMI).
The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) is a cross-Canada initiative located at the University of Alberta. CUIIC focuses on providing stakeholders with opportunities to collaborate on research and training opportunities in underground infrastructure. Together, we foster innovation to provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions to the challenges involved in building, assessing, and rehabilitating underground infrastructure.
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Upcoming Events
2025 Pipeline Rehabilitation Academy
March 5-6, 2025 | Mississauga, ON
The Pipeline Rehabilitation Academy experts will present a two-day course that is designed to equip attendees with knowledge related to asset management, condition assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground pipelines. Attendees will get the chance to earn CEUs from the Engineering Institute of Canada while learning about the most up-to-date advancement and new technologies available to repair and rehabilitate the aging infrastructure.
2025 Geotechnical Value-Add for Underground Construction Workshop
March 10, 2025 | Vancouver, BC
This workshop is dedicated to exploring how optimized use of geotechnical information can drive the success of underground construction projects. Featuring presentations from pipeline and utility owners, as well as perspectives from consultants and contractors, the workshop aims to enhance productivity, mitigate risks, and improve outcomes in underground construction.
Designed for a diverse audience of practitioners—including engineers, contractors, consultants, and project owners—this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate the efficiency and reliability of underground construction projects.
CUIIC Advanced HDD School
May 21-22, 2025 | Calgary, AB
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a construction process that is used in the pipeline construction industry to install pipelines under water bodies, steep or unstable slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the prolific use of HDD in the Alberta oil and gas transmission sector, planning and executing an HDD project remains a new exercise for many, and often represents a steep and fast paced learning curve for the owner or consulting engineer. After completing this course, participants will have an in-depth and technical understanding of HDD through comprehensive coverage of the construction, design, risk management and contracting processes. This course is intended for design engineers, construction management engineers, owners, and engineering consultants.
Safety Academy
Fall 2025 | Edmonton, AB
Safety Academy experts will present a two-day course that is designed to equip attendees with knowledge related to underground construction safety, regulation, challenges and innovation. Attendees will get the chance to learn about the pressing issues and most up-to-date policies related to a wide range of underground construction safety topics.
CUIIC Academy Webinars
Free Each Month
Live | Virtual
The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre Webinar Series is tailored to address a wide range of critical topics relevant to the underground infrastructure sector. Distinguished professionals in the industry will serve as speakers, generously providing free educational webinars to the public.
Following each presentation, there will be an interactive question and answer session, encouraging engagement and knowledge exchange.
Become a Member and Save
The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) is a research and education centre located at the University of Alberta. Membership in CUIIC is open to manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, utilities, municipalities, and non-profit agencies with an interest in underground infrastructure.
Looking to Sponsor?
Please contact Meghan Squires at msquires@benjaminmedia.com to learn more about Sponsoring CUIIC Academy Events.