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Farnworth tunnel refurbishment project
26 December, 2017
Eoin Murphy from OTB Engineering discusses the modernisation of Victorian tunnels. This paper was a runner-up for the 2016 Harding Prize

Cavern configuration
26 December, 2017
The largest tunnelled excavation in Los Angeles, part of the Regional Connector Transit Corridor, will be constructed at relatively shallow depth below existing infrastructure including significant utilities and historic buildings in a seismically active area. Carlos Herranz, Zsolt Horvath, Justin Liandes and Derek Penrice of Mott MacDonald describe the approaches taken to mitigate this design and construction risk

Modern tunnelling risk
26 December, 2017
As a review of the Tunnel Code of Practice gets underway Tunnels & Tunnelling talksto the insurers behind London’s Crossrail which broke new ground in project insurance

Picking favourites
26 December, 2017
Sandvik’s vice-president for tunnelling drills Pekka Nieminen shares his career highlights, from complex rock in Switzerland to computerised drilling jumbos in South Korea

High speed revolution?
26 December, 2017
California is the first state in north america to begin work on a high speed rail system. with its diverse geology as much as 80km could be in an underground alignment. Nicole Robinson reports on the challenging geologic conditions for what are potentially the first tunnels to bid

VDOT announces Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel RFQ
21 December, 2017
US - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has formally initiated procurement and will begin searching for a private sector partner to deliver the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion project, it announced December 15.

British tax system to change for contractors
19 December, 2017
Great Britain - In an attempt to tackle VAT fraud in the construction industry, the Government announced on the day of its latest budget that it will introduce a domestic reverse charge’ VAT scheme for construction services.

Armstrong made BGA honorary secretary
19 December, 2017
Great Britain - Nick Armstrong, a site characterisation and geoconsulting manager for geotechnical expert Fugro, has been appointed honorary secretary of the British Geotechnical Association (BGA).

Mae Tang-Mae Ngad TBMs to face challenging geology
19 December, 2017
Thailand - Two 4.74m-diameter hard rock double shields have recently undergone factory acceptance.

Geocomp appoints COO
19 December, 2017
USA - Geocomp has appointed Gary Torosian as its chief operating officer (COO). Torosian will be responsible for improving the operational efficiency of our companies and providing support to the execution of Geocomp’s corporate strategy.

CBE appoints new CEO
19 December, 2017
France - Philippe Samama has replaced Didier Lefebvre as CEO of segment mould manufacturer CBE. The company made the announcement in October and said that Lefebvre would continue to work with CBE for a few months to provide continuity.

Subsurface workshop tackles transport
19 December, 2017
Great Britain - On 30 November Think Deep UK (TDUK) hosted a workshop in London to explore future transportation, with an interactive programme of presentations and working in small groups to consider future development of urban underground space with cities’ transportation requirements in mind.

New York and New Jersey release Gateway project funding plans
19 December, 2017
USA - The governors Andrew Cuomo of New York and out-going Chris Christie of New Jersey have outlined the plans for each state’s funding commitments for their portion of the Gateway Tunnel project, it was announced on December 14.

Bekaert Maccaferri appoints new managers
18 December, 2017
Belgium - Bekaert Maccaferri Underground Solutions recently appointed Peter Galle as general manager. He replaces Peter Remory. Andrea Miglietti, former CFO of Maccaferri Peru, replaces Francesco Lipartiti as the finance, admin and HR manager.

Tight Bangkok cable tunnel breakthrough
18 December, 2017
Thailand - On 22 September the first drive for the Phra Khanong Cable Tunnel Project broke through. The project, carried out by contractor Nawarat Patanakarn called for a 32m-radius curve as the TBM exited the launch shaft to avoid some existing piles. The TBM used was a 3.2m Terratec EPBM, which is now excavating the second drive.

RCTP TBM makes another breakthrough
13 December, 2017
USA - The TBM for the Regional Connector Transit project in Los Angeles, resurfaced December 8 at the future Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) said.

Guangxi Liugong Machinery buys into piling foundation business
12 December, 2017
China - Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd announced on November 30 an RMB 546M (USD 85.24M) acquisition of 51 per cent shares in Shanghai Jintai Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd., which was formerly held by Guangxi Liugong Group Corp.

Calgary calls for trenchless project contractors
05 December, 2017
Canada - The City of Calgary released documentation to prequalify microtunnelling contractors on December 1.

Elon Musk wants to bid on Chicago airport rail link
04 December, 2017
USA - Elon Musk used Twitter to announce November 30 "The Boring Company will compete to fund, build & operate a high-speed Loop connecting Chicago O’Hare Airport to downtown."

ECITB welcomes British skills boost in budget
23 November, 2017
Great Britain - The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a statutory skills body for engineering and construction, has welcomed measures announced in the Autumn Budget designed to boost investment in infrastructure and skills.