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ITA 2020 award winners announced
07 December, 2020
A virtual ceremony of the ITA Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards 2020 was concluded on Friday 4 December in place of the usual ‘physical’ event.

ITA reveals shortlisted entries for global tunnelling awards
03 November, 2020
Following a lengthy judging session which took place on 12 October, 16 awards judges drawn from across the industry finalised the shortlisted entries spanning the eight categories of the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2020.

Industry needs a WTC2021
23 October, 2020
So, another World Tunnel Congress (WTC) has come to what can only be termed a fairly successful conclusion given the unprecedented Covid-19 malaise under which it was held and so rapidly put together.

Improving Shotcrete’s Green Credentials
22 September, 2020
Sprayed concrete has been used for many years. Yet like all concrete, it has environmental drawbacks. Julian Champkin spoke with Dr Alun Thomas on ways to improve the carbon footprint of shotcrete tunnels

WTC2021 cancelled, Denmark now to host WTC2022
21 September, 2020
ITA-AITES has cancelled the WTC2021 conference due to the uncertainties arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was taken by a vote of the 78 member nations of the ITA General Assembly which took place last week during the virtual WTC2020 congress.

WTC2020 opens successfully but without the usual ceremony
14 September, 2020
Monday 14 September saw the official opening of the World Tunnel Congress (WTC2020) under an extraordinary virtual scenario brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

IEM confirms WTC2020 congress format
11 September, 2020
Malaysia’s Institution of Engineers (IEM) has outlined the format of the 2020 World Tunnel Congress (WTC2020) which has been transferred to a full digital platform due to safety concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The decision to go virtual by streaming the programmes via a secured digital platform was taken in conjunction with ITA-AITES.

WTC2020 digital congress ready to rock and roll
02 September, 2020
ITA-AITES, organiser of the annual World Tunnel Congress, is making the final preparations for the WTC2020 event which will be held online from 11-17 September.

ITA requests WTC2020 refund increase
30 July, 2020
Following the pledge made by the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) to refund 70% of monies received from registrants for the now cancelled WTC2020 conference, the ITA is now urging the IEM to reconsider and increase the level of refund.

IEM agrees to partial WTC2020 refund
13 July, 2020
Following its earlier refusal to refund conference expenditure for the now cancelled WTC 2020, the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) has finally relented. In a joint statement with the ITA, the IEM pledges to refund 70% of monies already paid by sponsors, exhibitors and registered participants, and a full refund of payments made for side events such as the gala dinner, site visits and other activities.

Forget WTC 2020, look forward to Copenhagen 2021
01 July, 2020
WTC 2020, the international conference for tunnelling held annually and due to have taken place in September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been cancelled.

Candidates line up to host WTC 2023
25 June, 2020
Athens is a lively metropolis full of classical wonder and style, but if the Greek Tunnelling Society (GTS) succeeds in its bid, the Greek capital will also host the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress (WTC) in 2023.

Still time to enter the ITA Awards
18 June, 2020
Time is quickly running out to enter the ITA Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards which close on June 30. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the event will be staged as a virtual one at the end of the year, although the exact date has yet to be confirmed.

A good dose of fibre
11 June, 2020
Steel fibre-reinforced concrete and its historic use in metro tunnels was the subject of discussion at a seminar hosted by steel-fibre maker Bekaert. Paola De Pascali reports

Banging the drum
10 June, 2020
Kate Cooksey has just assumed the chair of the British Tunnelling Society, as only the first female ever to do so. Here she talks to George Demetri about her career and aspirations for the BTS

Deadline approaches for WTC 2021 abstracts
29 May, 2020
Submission of abstracts for WTC 2021 is still open but the deadline of Tuesday June 2 2020 is only days away. ITA-AITES has advised potential authors that abstracts should have a maximum 200 words and relate to the general topics of the conference. Abstracts can only be submitted online.

Harvey Parker passes away aged 83
13 May, 2020
Dr Harvey Parker, one of the best-known and respected personalities in the global tunnelling fraternity, has died following a two-year battle with cancer. His career spanned 55 years during which he made significant contributions to education, theory and tunnelling practice. His work and achievements were ultimately recognised in 2018 by the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Underground Construction Association, and in 2019 by the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Tunnelling Association (ITA).