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BTS Christmas debate
09 June, 2016
In December 2015 the British Tunnelling Society met to debate the assertion: "This house believes further development of SCL for complex urban tunnels is the best way forward for our industry”. The rapporteur is Paul Perry of Donaldson Associates

Achievements and Aspirations
08 June, 2016
Last month saw a changing of the guard at the BTS, with Roger Bridge handing the Chairman’s baton over to Mark Leggett. They spoke to Sally Spencer about achievements thus far and plans for the future

Read, learn, think
14 March, 2016
After several requests from British engineers, Tunnels and Tunnelling speaks with Bob Ibell, chairman of London Bridge Associates about his career and the unusual set up of his current company, which was formed to escape the whims of corporate decision-makers, and secure work across the project life cycle.

Caisson and shaft construction
14 March, 2016
Andrew Smith, contracts director for Joseph Gallagher, deals with the construction of shafts and caissons using precast segmental linings together with the use of SCL in shaft sinking operations. Commentary is also given on design considerations for the construction of such structures.

Keep on running
14 March, 2016
The October 2015 meeting of the British Tunnelling society also saw a presentation by David Holland of Mabey and Kim West of Arup on works relating to the canning town Flyover for Crossrail’s contract c305.

It’s warmer down below
14 March, 2016
Paul Perry reviews Sir Harold Harding's autobiography: ‘It’s warmer down below’, edited by Amanda Davey.