The Underground Construction Technology Association is committed to the promotion of education, training, research, development and information concerning technologies that relate to underground construction. The association fulfills these objectives by providing a forum for members to share information and to learn about these developments in its regular meetings and activities and also through support of specific external programs.

The UCTA believes that education and technology development are the keys to reinforcing trenchless technology as the technology of choice for underground utility work and that this, in turn, will enable our cities and towns to effectively manage their underground infrastructure with a minimum of disruption to the environment and the public.

Current activities and support are for:

• The Underground Construction Technology (UCT) Conference & Exhibition is held annually in January. The UCTA helps to develop educational sessions and workshops for the conference and organizes networking and recognition events at the conference including the UCTA/UCT Golf Tournament and the annual UCTA Most Valuable Professional Award.
• The UCTA Scholarship Program that provides scholarship support to the children of active UCTA members for study in a full-time course of study. The scholarships are funded through the proceeds raised from UCTA activities.
• The Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) at the University of Houston. The UCTA provides financial support to the center to support its trenchless technology related education and research activities. In addition to its publications, the center regularly offers local seminars and educational programs that are available at reduced cost to UCTA members.
• The Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University. The UCTA also provides financial support to the TTC to support its trenchless technology related education and research activities. The center is available to help UCTA members locate trenchless technology information and products and provides its reports to UCTA members at reduced cost.