NUCA of Colorado

Upcoming events

    • 18 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
    Register

    Virtual Safety Roundtable: Drug Testing Best Practices & Building a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
    Part 2

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Virtual Event | Free for NUCA Members
    A link to access the meeting will be sent after you register 

    Recent member discussions highlighted challenges surrounding reasonable suspicion testing, post-incident testing, false positives and false negatives, employee refusals, vendor reliability, legal defensibility, and supporting employees in recovery. Members expressed interest in understanding both the compliance requirements and practical steps needed to maintain a safe, recovery-friendly workplace.

    Topics Include: 

    • Reasonable Suspicion Testing
    • Post-Incident Testing
    • False Positives, False Negatives & Test Reliability
    • Legal Considerations
    • Recovery-Friendly Workplace Practices
    • Case Studies for the group to discuss

    Objectives include: 

    • Understand best practices for reasonable suspicion and post-incident drug testing.
    • Discuss legal and documentation considerations related to testing decisions.
    • Explore the risks associated with false positives, false negatives, and screening test limitations.
    • Learn how to evaluate drug testing vendors and testing methods.
    • Identify strategies for supporting employees in recovery while maintaining a safe workplace.

    This will be an open discussion where participants can share experiences, ask questions, and exchange ideas on maintaining a safe workplace while supporting employee well-being.

    Discussion Question to Consider Before the Meeting:

    How can employers create a legally defensible drug testing program that supports employee recovery, protects workers' rights, and maintains a safe jobsite?

    Audience: Safety Managers, HR Professionals, Operations Leaders, Supervisors, Owners, Risk Managers

    Come ready to share your insights, ask questions, and learn from peers across the industry. These roundtables are designed to be collaborative, practical, and directly relevant to your day-to-day operations.

    Open to NUCA of Colorado members and invited guests.
    Bring your questions, your experiences, and your best ideas. This is a working conversation for people who live this every day.

    Registration: Complimentary for NUCA of Colorado members; Non-members welcome to attend as guests – come see the value of being part of NUCA!

    Connect with Us: 
    Website: www.nucacolorado.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nucacolorado
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/NUCAColorado
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NUCAColorado/

    • 18 Nov 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • The Limerick Room at the Irish Rover 54 S Broadway Suite #48, Denver, CO 80209
    Register

    NUCA of Colorado Young Professionals Career Development Seminar & Social


    Invest in Your Future. Build Your Network. Advance Your Career.
    Young Professionals are 35 and under in the industry

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
    5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Limerick Room | 54 S. Broadway, Suite #48

    Whether you're just starting your career, looking to take the next step, or interested in growing your business, this event is for YOU!

    Join the NUCA of Colorado Young Professionals Group for its inaugural Career Development Seminar & Social, an evening dedicated to professional growth, industry insights, and meaningful connections.

    We're bringing together four accomplished industry professionals to share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice to help you succeed both personally and professionally.

    What You'll Learn

    Our seminar will feature four engaging, approximately 20-minute presentations covering:

    • Career Advancement & Development – Learn strategies for growing your career, developing leadership skills, and creating new opportunities.

    • Financial Literacy & Planning – Gain valuable insights into managing your finances and planning for long-term financial success.

    • Developing & Growing a Business – Hear practical advice on entrepreneurship, business development, and building a successful company.

    • Project Management – Explore skills and strategies for effectively managing projects, teams, and responsibilities.

    Learn, Connect & Have Fun!

    Following the presentations, stick around for a Young Professionals Social Hour! Enjoy food, drinks, and an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and new contacts in a relaxed setting.

    Your registration includes food and two drink tickets.

    Who Should Attend?

    While this event is hosted by our Young Professionals Committee, non-NUCA members are also welcome. Young Professionals are defined as 35 and under in the industry. 

    We encourage employers to invite their emerging leaders, employees, interns, and anyone interested in professional development. Have a son, daughter, friend, or colleague who could benefit? Bring them along!

    Registration

    • NUCA Members: $10 per person

    • Nonmembers: $25 per person

    • Walk-In Registration: $30 per person (regardless of membership)

    NUCA members must register using an email address associated with their member company.

    Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Support the next generation of industry leaders while showcasing your company to professionals throughout Colorado's construction and utility industries!

    We have three sponsorship levels available:

    Gold Sponsor – $1,000 (Maximum 4)

    • Recognition as the sponsor of one featured presentation, including verbal acknowledgment and a promotional slide

    • Company logo and website QR code displayed at the event

    • Dedicated LinkedIn sponsor recognition

    Silver Sponsor – $500

    • Company logo and website QR code displayed at the event

    • Dedicated LinkedIn sponsor recognition

    Bronze Sponsor – $100

    • LinkedIn sponsor recognition

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, expand your network, and invest in your future!

    We look forward to seeing you on November 18!

    • 4 Dec 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel 111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
    Register

    Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Installation Party


    Friday, December 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel – Black Hawk, Colorado

    Let's Celebrate a Winning Year!

    It's time to trade in the hard hats for holiday attire and celebrate another incredible year with NUCA of Colorado!

    Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting & Holiday Installation Party at the beautiful Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk! We're bringing together our members, industry colleagues, and friends for a festive evening filled with great food, drinks, entertainment, and plenty of holiday cheer.

    We'll raise a glass to the accomplishments of 2026, recognize the people and companies who make our chapter successful, officially welcome our 2027 Board of Directors, and toast to another exciting year ahead.

    Whether you're coming to celebrate, connect with industry friends, or simply enjoy a well-deserved night out, this is one NUCA of Colorado event you won't want to miss!

    What's In Store

    • Cheers to 2026! – Celebrate a year of accomplishments, advocacy victories, industry connections, and chapter growth.

    • Welcoming Our 2027 Leadership – Help us recognize and officially install our incoming Board of Directors.

    • ️ Dinner, Drinks & Holiday Cheer – Enjoy a delicious dinner, festive drinks, and great company.

    • Let the Good Times Roll! – Enjoy music, games, entertainment, and an opportunity to unwind with your NUCA friends.

    • Celebrate Our Industry – Connect with the contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals who make NUCA of Colorado such a strong community.

    Tickets

    • Individual: $100

    • Couple: $175

    • Reserved Table (8 guests with company logo): $1,000

    Your ticket includes event entry, two drink tickets, dinner, and entertainment.

    Hotel Accommodations (Last Day to Book a Room November 20th)

    Make it a safe and memorable weekend!
    A discounted room block is available at the Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel for NUCA of Colorado guests @ $159/night Book HERE
    Reserve early — rooms will go quickly!

    RSVP by Monday, November 23rd  

    Let's close out 2026 in style, celebrate everything we've accomplished together, and kick off 2027 with great energy and even better company.

    We can't wait to celebrate with you in Black Hawk!

    Here's to a winning year and an even brighter 2027! 

Past events

14 Oct 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Drug Testing Best Practices & Building a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
2 Oct 2026 NUCA Annual Clay Shoot
30 Sep 2026 Virtual Retainage Bond Training: Understanding Colorado's New Law Third Training
24 Sep 2026 Lunch & Learn: Job Site Safety
23 Sep 2026 NUCA Connect: Colorado Utility Construction Networking Happy Hour
9 Sep 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Mental Health in Construction
12 Aug 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Underground Utility Damage Prevention Strategies
11 Aug 2026 Retainage Bond Training: Understanding Colorado's New Law Second Training
7 Aug 2026 15th Annual Golf Tournament
29 Jul 2026 Young Professionals Summer Social
21 Jul 2026 Hard Hats & Home Runs at Coors Field
16 Jul 2026 Retainage Bond Training: Understanding Colorado's New Law
8 Jul 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Heat Stress Awareness & Prevention
11 Jun 2026 2026 Trench Safety & Damage Prevention Stand Down (TSSD) & Expo
10 Jun 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Trench Safety
13 May 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: New Hire Employee Safety Onboarding
6 May 2026 Young Professionals Networking Event
22 Apr 2026 Lunch & Learn: Technology in Action: Tools Transforming Utility Construction
21 Apr 2026 Pipeline to Policy: Legislative & Industry Mixer
8 Apr 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Root Cause Analysis for Construction Incident Investigations
25 Mar 2026 Annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament 2026
11 Mar 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Ladder and Access/Egress
18 Feb 2026 Full Throttle Networking: Happy Hour @ Overdrive Raceway
11 Feb 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Substance Abuse in Utility Construction: Safety, Responsibility, and Real-World Challenges
23 Jan 2026 Lunch & Learn: Compliance Panel Discussion
14 Jan 2026 Virtual Safety Roundtable: When Safety Owns Too Much: Role clarity, Accountability and Shared Ownership
12 Dec 2025 2025 Annual Holiday Installation
10 Dec 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Holiday Stress & Mental Health in Construction
12 Nov 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: CO811 Ticketing System Upgrade
17 Oct 2025 Site Tour: Lowell & 88th Water & Sanitation Realignment Project
8 Oct 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Is Your Safety Committee Working
3 Oct 2025 NUCA Annual Clay Shoot
18 Sep 2025 Lunch & Learn: Damage Prevention Panel Discussion
17 Sep 2025 Pints & Projects: Colorado Springs Utilities Project Preview
10 Sep 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: OSHA compliance: Recordkeeping & Site Visits
13 Aug 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Safety Starts at the Bidding Phase
7 Aug 2025 14th Annual Golf Tournament
16 Jul 2025 The Utility Huddle: Happy Hour at Empower Field
9 Jul 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Tackling Heat Illness
21 Jun 2025 Dozer Day Colorado 2025
18 Jun 2025 2025 Trench Safety & Damage Prevention Stand Down (TSSD) & Expo
11 Jun 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD)
14 May 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Damage Prevention
8 May 2025 Revolutionizing Construction: Technology for the Future
18 Apr 2025 Lunch & Learn: From Incident Counting to Risk Management: The Future of Safety Metrics
17 Apr 2025 Capitol Connections: NUCA of Colorado Legislative Update & Mixer
9 Apr 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Dash Cams, Accident Investigation Review & Legislative Update
26 Mar 2025 Annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament 2025
13 Mar 2025 Webinar: Trump 2.0-- Preparing for Worksite Raids & Audits
12 Mar 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Dash Cams & Accident Investigation
18 Feb 2025 Par-Tee at Topgolf Colorado Springs
12 Feb 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Cost Containment
4 Feb 2025 NUCA CO Member Breakfast at the Capitol
10 Jan 2025 Lunch & Learn: OSHA Updates & Changes/Open Discussion with Attorney
8 Jan 2025 Virtual Safety Roundtable: OSHA Recordability & 1904 Standard Reminders
13 Dec 2024 Annual Holiday Installation
12 Dec 2024 LIVE Crew Leader December 12-13 Colorado Springs
15 Nov 2024 Lunch & Learn: Fentanyl Fiction Fighters: The Real Narcan Story
13 Nov 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Stored Energy and How We Safely Work With It
22 Oct 2024 NUCA National Train the Trainer
18 Oct 2024 NEW BIGGER NUCA Equipment Rodeo
9 Oct 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Silica Compliance Through Table 1
20 Sep 2024 Lunch & Learn: COMET Training & Overall Mental Health
18 Sep 2024 Happy Hour/Networking @ The Hangar Club
11 Sep 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Cutoff Saw Use & Silica Table 1 Review for Cutting Concrete
14 Aug 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Damage Prevention
9 Aug 2024 13th Annual Golf Tournament
17 Jul 2024 Happy Hour/Networking @ Empower Field at Mile High
10 Jul 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Recap/Review Trench Safety Stand Down
21 Jun 2024 Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) & Expo 2024
20 Jun 2024 NUCA Clay Shoot
12 Jun 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Open Discussion Trench Safety
15 May 2024 Happy Hour/Networking @ Red Leg Brewing Company
8 May 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Risk Tolerance and How We Can Combat Complacency
19 Apr 2024 Lunch & Learn: Understanding Time-Related Factors in Workplace Safety
17 Apr 2024 Happy Hour/Networking @ Number Thirty Eight
10 Apr 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Quick Coupler & Specialized Attachments
27 Mar 2024 Annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament
14 Mar 2024 LIVE Crew Leader Training March 14-15
13 Mar 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Hazardous Atmospheres Inside Excavations
22 Feb 2024 FREE Flagger Training
21 Feb 2024 Happy Hour/Networking @ Topgolf Colorado Springs
20 Feb 2024 Breakfast at the Capitol
14 Feb 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Cold Weather Preparedness
24 Jan 2024 Axes and Ales @ Yukon Axe
12 Jan 2024 Lunch & Learn: Rights & Responsibilities During an OSHA Inspection
10 Jan 2024 Virtual Safety Roundtable: How Do We Grow/Shape Our Safety Culture?
13 Dec 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Safety, Morale, and Mental Health
8 Nov 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: How Do We Measure Safety?
13 Oct 2023 NUCA Equipment Rodeo
11 Oct 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: After Action Report Trench Safety Summit
4 Oct 2023 FREE Trench Safety Summit
20 Sep 2023 Mix and Mingle @ Diebolt Brewing Company
15 Sep 2023 Lunch & Learn: Mental Health/Substance Abuse
14 Sep 2023 FREE to NUCA Members CPR/First Aid in English
13 Sep 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Electrical Hazards
11 Aug 2023 Golf Prize Ticket Pre-Sale
11 Aug 2023 12th Annual Golf Tournament Knolls Course
11 Aug 2023 12th Annual Golf Tournament
9 Aug 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Public Safety Around Our Jobs
19 Jul 2023 Mix and Mingle @ Red Leg Brewing Colorado Springs
12 Jul 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Competencies, Excavation Competent Person
21 Jun 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) Expo
15 Jun 2023 NUCA Clay Shoot
15 Jun 2023 Clay Shoot Prize Ticket Pre-Sale
14 Jun 2023 Virtual Safety Roundtable: Trench Safety Technical Digging
24 May 2023 Mix and Mingle @ Pindustry Greenwood Village
10 May 2023 Safety Roundtable: Respiratory Protection Procedures
19 Apr 2023 Axes and Ales @ Yukon Axe Westminster
19 Apr 2023 LIVE Advanced Crew Leader Training 4/19-4/21
14 Apr 2023 Safety Lunch: Utility Damage Investigation & Prevention
12 Apr 2023 Safety Roundtable: Confined Space Procedures
22 Mar 2023 Scholarship Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament
8 Mar 2023 Safety Roundtable: Safe Ladder Usage
23 Feb 2023 Breakfast at the Capitol
15 Feb 2023 Mix and Mingle @ Top Golf Colorado Springs
8 Feb 2023 Safety Roundtable: Rigging Inspection & Rejection
13 Jan 2023 Safety Lunch: Rights & Responsibilities During an OSHA Inspection
11 Jan 2023 Safety Roundtable: Winter Issues
11 Sep 2019 Fall Conference
31 Jul 2019 Annual General Meeting
1 Apr 2019 Spring Gala

Replace this text with your copyright information and address.

"Place your organization name here" is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. Michigan , P.O. Box 1234, South Lyon, MI 123456

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software