The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association is committed to the promotion of education, training, research, development and information concerning trenchless technology and to the promotion of the use of trenchless technology. The association fulfills these objectives by providing a forum for members to share information and to learn about trenchless developments in its regular meetings and activities and also through support of specific external programs that provide support both to GCTA members and the development and adoption of trenchless technology worldwide.

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