NUCA of Colorado

Upcoming events

    • 11 Jun 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Ranch 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538
    Register

    Trench Safety & Damage Prevention Stand Down & Expo

    Presented by NUCA of Colorado in collaboration with OSHA

    Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
    Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location: The Ranch – Pedersen Toyota Center, Loveland, CO

    Prioritize Safety. Protect Lives. Power the Future.

    Join NUCA of Colorado for our FREE, action-packed Trench Safety & Damage Prevention Stand Down & Expo — the ultimate event dedicated to saving lives and raising safety standards in the utility construction industry! In proud partnership with OSHA, this hands-on experience delivers the tools, training, and insights you need to lead the way in trench safety.

    Whether you're a seasoned professional, a safety leader, a crew foreman, or part of the next generation of workers — safety is everyone's job. Let’s stand down together and build a stronger, safer industry!

    Who Should Attend:

    • Utility contractors

    • Subsurface Damage Prevention Leaders

    • Safety directors and managers

    • Crew leaders and crew members

    • NUCA members and guests

    • Anyone committed to a safer worksite!

    Registration is FREE — but pre-registration is required.

    Event Highlights:

    Outdoor Live Demonstrations:
    Get up close and personal with real-world trench safety scenarios!

    • Open Trench setup

    • Hydraulic Shoring systems

    • Trench Shielding techniques

    • Sloping and Benching best practices

    • CO811 & Damage Prevention Updates & Best Practices

    • Interact directly with OSHA & CO811 safety experts and shoring professionals at each demo station.

    Indoor Safety Expo:
    Step inside to discover the latest innovations in construction safety!

    • Explore products, technology, and solutions from top manufacturers and service providers.

    • Find new tools to elevate your company’s safety programs.

    Expert Insights:
    Hear directly from OSHA leadership and safety experts.

    • Learn about critical regulatory updates, life-saving case studies, and how to create a proactive safety culture that makes a difference.

    Sponsorship Opportunities: 

    Venue Sponsor: $2,000 (4 of these available) exclusive signage at venue at McKee Exhibit Hall, in outdoor demonstration area, scrolling slideshow at event, on website and opportunity to address the group at the start of the event. 2 attendees 

    Lunch Sponsor: $1,500 (4 of these available) dedicated signage on lunch table, on website and in scrolling slideshow at the event; 2 attendees

    Breakfast Sponsor: $1,000 (4 of these available) dedicated signage on breakfast table, on website and in scrolling slideshow at the event; 2 attendees

    Booth Sponsor: $750 (20 of these available) opportunity to setup a table inside Exhibit hall; shared signage at the event; 1 attendee 

    Drink Sponsor:
    $500 (3 of these available) shared signage at drink table, on website and in scrolling slideshow at the event; 1 attendee

    Door Prize Sponsor: $400 (4 of these available) signage on website and in scrolling slideshow at the event; 1 attendee 

    Show your company’s commitment to trench safety — and get valuable exposure to hundreds of industry professionals!

    Safety starts with YOU.
    Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead.
    Register today and be part of something bigger — a safer future for all.

Past events

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

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