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​A world-class hub for research, innovation and education in underground infrastructure

Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre


​The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) is a research and education centre focused on important issues of underground infrastructure. CUIIC is located at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

CUIIC focuses on providing stakeholders across all sectors 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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Connecting Underground Infrastructure Sectors


 ​By fostering collaboration across domains and forming together interdisciplinary research teams, CUIIC aims to drive innovation and lower the risks associated with underground construction. ​​The underground sector brings together many domains - water, wastewater, transportation, gas distribution, energy, power, and telecommunications among them - that face similar challenges related to the construction and maintenance of underground infrastructure.
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CUIIC Academy

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 and Benjamin Media Inc. Registration for the CUIIC Academy 2023 Pipeline Rehabilitation Course is now open.
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Research


CUIIC has a unique funding model where membership dues are pooled and matched to maximize impact. Our members are involved in every step of the research process - defining problems, prioritizing research topics, providing input on specific projects and seeing results that drive innovation in the underground sector.
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Education


At CUIIC, we offer professional development on topics related to underground construction. Courses include up-to-date information on best practices and are delivered by experts in the field. CUIIC members are involved in shaping course offerings.
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Networking


CUIIC members have access to a national network of professionals in the underground construction sector. Whether it is through networking in-person at an event or on our online membership platform, employees from member organizations can stay up-to-date and gain insights from others.
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Membership in CUIIC is open to manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, utilities, municipalities, and non-profit agencies with an interest in underground infrastructure.
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CUIIC
9211 116th Street NW,
Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9
780-492-5106
cuiic@ualberta.ca
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  • About
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • CUIIC Members
    • Member Portal
    • CUIIC Connect
  • Research
  • Events
  • News
    • Newsletter
  • Contact
    • FAQ