Akkerman Named Exclusive Sponsor of the 2025 CUIIC Academy Webinar Series
Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre - CUIIC
A world-class hub for research, innovation and education in underground infrastructure.
Supporting Underground Infrastructure Education Through Complimentary Educational Webinars
Edmonton, Alberta, January 2, 2025 — The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC), a research and education center based at the University of Alberta dedicated to addressing crucial issues in underground infrastructure, proudly announces Akkerman as the exclusive sponsor of the CUIIC Academy Webinar Series for 2025.
Akkerman innovates, manufactures and supports multiple trenchless products to accurately install pipe in an extensive range of diameters and geologies including microtunneling, pipe jacking, guided boring, slip-lining and earth pressure balance tunneling equipment.
Hosted by CUIIC in collaboration with Benjamin Media Inc. (BMI), the educational series offers complimentary monthly webinars concentrating on vital topics within the underground infrastructure sector.
The CUIIC Academy Webinar Series showcases distinguished industry professionals as speakers, generously providing valuable insights and expertise to the public. Each webinar is carefully crafted to cover a broad spectrum of topics relevant to the underground infrastructure sector, creating educational opportunities for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
“It is an honor to support the CUIIC webinar series as the exclusive sponsor for 2025. Educational opportunities in underground infrastructure not only provides a critical pathway for knowledge sharing, but they also build a stronger future for the entire industry,” says Jason Holden , Vice President - CRO, Akkerman - Underground Construction Equipment Manufacturer
The webinars, conducted in a live and virtual format, will include interactive question and answer sessions after each presentation, encouraging engagement and facilitating knowledge exchange among participants. For more information about the 2025 CUIIC Academy Webinar Series and to register, please visit cuiic.ca.
About CUIIC Academy: CUIIC Academy, a collaborative effort between the Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) and BMI, is dedicated to furthering underground infrastructure educational opportunities across Canada. The Academy offers a comprehensive range of classes, courses, webinars, and events to enhance the knowledge base within the industry. Visit cuiic.ca to learn more.
About Akkerman: We believe that our greatest strength is our employees. Our knowledgeable sales team has a clear understanding of industry demands. Our in‐house engineering department applies the most current standards and continually reviews, innovates our equipment packages. Akkerman factory‐certified field technicians represent an extensive portfolio of hands‐on equipment experience to train your crew on the project site. Aftermarket parts sales are efficiently dispatched to minimize project delays and ensure that your equipment is prepared for optimal performance on its next challenge.
The safety of our employees and quality manufacturing are cohesive principles at Akkerman. Our customers can feel confident knowing that the equipment that we manufacture is subject to the highest standards and continuous improvement at every step in the manufacturing process. Our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System ensures that our equipment is produced with quality and value at the forefront from design conception to final product testing.
For media inquiries, please contact: Akkerman Inc. Corporate Headquarters 58256 266th Street Brownsdale, MN 55918 Phone: +1.800.533.0386 Email: akk@akkerman.com
Upcoming Webinar Schedule:
Practical Considerations of Using ASCE MOP 145 to Facilitate Design and Construction Implementation of Close-Fit Liners
January 16, 2025 Virtual at 11:00 a.m. MST
Two Civil Engineering Student Research Projects
February 20, 2025 Virtual at 11:00 a.m. MST