UCC’s underwater inspection teams complete many FERC Part 12 inspections for the Hydroelectric industry throughout the U.S., working directly for the utility owner/operator or the independent consultant. Many times these inspections identify repairs or maintenance that UCC performs at a later date. Following a summer 2020 inspection at a dam’s [...]
Connecticut-Based Contractor Honored for Underwater Resurfacing of a NASA Training Facility SAN DIEGO: Connecticut-based Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) has won two industry awards. The Essex company received first place in two categories: First place in the Industrial Construction category for the underwater resurfacing of NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL). The [...]
Many power utility plants, industrial processing facilities and water utilities are turning to the Wedge Wire Intake Structure as a primary component for raw water intakes. The T-intakes and half intakes are simple yet robust structures and are being installed in many bodies of water throughout the U.S. Since [...]
Electrical power produced from nuclear reactors is a common method of power generation in modern society and is widely used throughout the world. The technology behind nuclear power splits atoms from specific elements and generates power by the energy released. The science of radiation technology dates back to 1895 [...]
Year after year, maintenance or preventative maintenance (PM) projects are performed for many of UCC’s diverse customer base. Some of these projects are as needed while others are on a formal routine PM schedule. However, at a Midwest power plant, this technical service and approach is anything but routine. [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1969 by John Chiangi, Sr. and Stuart Leech, UCC has grown to be the largest inland commercial diving firm in the United States. Click the logo below to view our timeline. [...]
UK.Gov recently asked the winners of the 2017 Supply Chain Awards how winning the award has impacted their business. As a highly commended award winner of the Technology Innovation Award, UCC UK Ltd was glad to answer. Phil McDermott, Director of Global Nuclear Services, is quoted in the article as [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation’s Wisconsin Office will be supporting DESCO during the 2018 Milwaukee Classic Dive Rally. Join our team and DESCO to celebrate Milwaukee’s long local history in the commercial diving industry. Divers from around the country will be here to dive classic hard hat gear like the famous US [...]
NDA Awards Ceremony On Thursday 02 November In Manchester, UK, the nuclear diving team at Underwater Construction Corporation UK Ltd. was honored to receive the Highly Commended award for Best Technical Innovation to Benefit a Site License Company, presented at the annual Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Supply Chain Event. [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) joins IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc. (IHISWT) in support of their turnkey solutions in the nuclear industry. This alliance combines both companies’ core competencies to create the industry's best knowledge base: experienced engineering personnel and NDE technology unified with the global leader in nuclear diving services. For [...]
