Timeline
Over 50 Years As The Worldwide Leader In Commercial Diving
Timeline
UCC divers complete radiological dives at the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Plant.
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 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.
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 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’s Michigan office expands its marine diving operations further west to Wisconsin.
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 England, further establishing itself as an elite diving authority.
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.
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.
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.
With over three decades of service at UCC, White leads Midwest Operations and its 85+ employees.
A member of the UCC team since 1990, Miller is not only known for his technical skills and leadership but also his unwavering passion for the diving industry.
UCC UK Ltd achieved a significant nuclear power decommissioning milestone for Sellafield Ltd by safely completing a nuclear diving project in its oldest legacy pond, the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP), located in Cumbria, England. UCC UK Ltd, in partnership with Sellafield Ltd, spent more than four years developing customized procedures, processes and equipment to optimize safety and working conditions for its nuclear divers while minimizing exposure to radioactive materials.
UCC proudly recognizes employees who have reached 20 years of service – a milestone that reflects deep commitment, expertise, and a long-term dedication to the commercial diving industry. To date, 72 team members have achieved this remarkable milestone.