Timeline
Over 50 Years As The Worldwide Leader In Commercial Diving
First Successful Radiological Dives
UCC divers complete radiological dives at the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Plant.
UCC Develops Nuclear Underwater Coatings Program
UCC develops state-of-the-art methods and products that can withstand high levels of radiation and be applied underwater in nuclear plants. UCC completes its first project of this type.
UCC Experiences Two Advancements in its Welding & Reactor Services Program
UCC completes its first safety-related welds at a Nuclear Plant in North Carolina and its first dryer cut-up at a nuclear site in Japan.
Three Long-time Employees Acquire UCC; Open Third Office in Tennessee
Formerly a public company, UCC is acquired by three standout employees who have worked many years as divers and in management roles. The new leadership team is comprised of John Lawton as President and CEO, and Michael Pellini and William Feeley as two vice presidents.
UCC also opens a new office in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, to service the vast network of power producing facilities along the Tennessee Valley River System. This expansion into the south eventually accounts for 25% of the Company’s annual revenues.
UCC Experiences Record Growth; Wins More Opportunities in Japan
UCC performs dives at one of the largest nuclear facilities in the world. More than 30 divers work at the site in Japan for several months and the outcome of the project proves to be a tremendous success.
UCC Continues Expansion with New Wisconsin Office
UCC’s Michigan office expands its marine diving operations further west to Wisconsin.
UCC Enters UK Decommissioning Market
UCC is awarded a contract at a nuclear site in England leading UCC to open its first international subsidiary, Underwater Construction Corporation UK, Ltd.
UCC Pioneers the First Radiological Dives in the UK
UCC pioneers the first radiological dives in England, further establishing itself as an elite diving authority.
UCC Forms Strategic Alliance with Evoqua
Evoqua Water Technologies and UCC team up. These two powerhouses are now set to deliver expert underwater service to the water power industry. This unprecedented alliance combines the intake innovation of Evoqua with the elite diving capabilities of UCC to form an unparalleled service offering.
UCC Wins NDA Award for Best Technical Innovation
Underwater Construction Corporation UK, Ltd. enters the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Annual Awards competition and wins ‘Highly Commended’ for The Best Technical Innovation to Benefit a Site License Company.
UCC Celebrates 50 Years of Commercial Diving and Marine Construction
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.
