In 2021, UCOR crews completed the demolition of the historic Biology Complex at Y‑12. This Manhattan Project–era collection of facilities supported decades of biological and radiological research. Clearing all 11 structures opened an 18‑acre footprint for new national security missions, marking one of the most significant skyline transformations at Y‑12. Click the video link below…
The Mental Wellbeing Center hosted an open-discussion workshop on suicide awareness and prevention yesterday. Joined by the Thrive team, Kenneth Williams shared professional insights and personal experiences before opening up conversation with attendees. Questions from 25 engaged guests addressed important topics such as the reasons for high suicide rates among construction workers, why suicide deaths…
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all red 3rd quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business Oct. 8. If you are going to be gone the last week of September 2026 and/or first week of October 2026, leave your 3rd quarter dosimeter with your project dosimetry point of contact or the…
[This is the third of our five-part series on managing change to help employees understand how to cope and how to feel confident moving through change. You can find all articles in this series in HUBi’s User Corner as they are published.] During times of change, it’s normal to want clarity about what’s happening and…
To the UCOR Workforce: I was honored to participate in DOE’s National Cleanup Workshop this week. The Energy Communities Alliance, in cooperation with DOE and the Energy Facility Contractors Group, has been sponsoring the National Cleanup Workshop each September in the Washington, D.C. area since 2014. I participated in a panel discussion about finding renewed…
Crews at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) have begun loading waste into shielded container assemblies (SCAs), which they received in July. These special waste containers include lead shielding and weigh nearly 3,000 pounds. The waste being loaded is remote-handled waste that had no readily available packaging to support a shipment to the Waste Isolation…
The ORNL deactivation and demolition team at Building 3029 used a questioning attitude and innovative collaboration to repair two manipulator arms after a device on the remotely operated equipment dislodged. The repair prevented schedule impacts that could have lasted up to six months and avoided over $400,000 in costs. Building 3029 is equipped with manipulator…
Natalie Connelly is a radiation technician at ORNL and has been with UCOR for two years. She started as an intern with Industrial Hygiene before becoming a full-time employee and has a new baby, who was born on Valentines Day. To learn more about Natalie, click the video link below. https://youtu.be/DbqpzlMeBwc?si=RlxUSDLxxriSBunA
The next session of Yoga in the Park will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Oak Ridge Friendship Bell (next to the Oak Ridge Recreation Center). Bring a yoga mat and a friend for an uplifting session led by a yoga instructor. For your safety and comfort: Dress in appropriate layers…
