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Stay up to date with the latest North America updates from the global tunnels industryTAC Awards 2016 The Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC) presents its annual awards each fall to recognise the deserving individuals and projects in the Canadian tunnelling sectors. The 2016 awards were presented on October 17 in OTtawa. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners
A world class giant As part of Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017 T&T North America, in conjunction with the Tunnelling Association of Canada, is celebrating industry’s landmark underground projects. Boro Lukajic begins the six-part series with the Churchill Falls Generating Station
Tunnel tradition Around the world December 4 marks the feast of Barbara, patron saint of tunnellers. Nayab Sultan, an independent researcher and doctoral candidate explains the history and significance to tunnellers worldwide
Marathon machine Only one TBM is excavating the whole of the 45km DigIndy tunnel system. Robbins technical writer, Desiree Willis, explains how this refurbished machine will be up to the task and what it means for future projects of this size
TAC 2016 The Tunnelling Association of Canada held its conference, Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards in Ottawa on October 17
Nordic Neighbors The ITA’s Nordic Forum provides an opportunity for canada and other nations to exchange information. Tunnels & Tunnelling looks at projects underway in the region
In house The City of Edmonton is known as having one of the most unique utility departments across North America - with more than 40 years of experience and knowledge of tunnelling. Nicole Robinson looks at recent work for TBM refurbishment
Smooth flight Dibco-CRS holed through on a microtunnelling job through glacial till under Canada’s largest and busiest airport late last year. Nicole Robinson reports
Waterfront work With a focus on improving the water quality and reducing combined sewer overflows, Toronto Water is undertaking its largest tunnelling programme to date. Nicole Robinson reports on the design of the Don River and Central Waterfront Project.
Up to speed TAC's regional directors provide their annual reports with project updates and other chapter information.
Election year Tunnel work in the US has seen support from voters in some local elections and possibly more this November. Nicole Robinson, editor of Tunnels and Tunnelling North America highlights tunnel projects across the country
Top down Last December a mining company raise boring a deep shaft needed to accommodate for questionable ground. Nicole Robinson reports on a centrifugal sprayed concrete lining applied in one work day
A broad education Implementing sustainable field training for geology and geological engineering is mutually beneficial for students and industry. Nicholas Vlachopoulos, professor in the civil engineering department, and Efrosyni-Maria Skordaki, geosciences research staff, both of the Royal Military College of Canada, report on a tunnelling field course in Greece
Bend and breakthrough A short drive in Oregon could revolutionize how small bores are advanced through congested ground. Jon Young looks at how removing the driver from SBUs could cuts costs and make impossible projects routine
Interpretation of EPB TBM graphical data Keivan Rafie, project engineer with Southland Contracting and Steve Skelhorn, project sponsor with McNally Construction, analyse data acquisition tools for the purpose of diagnosing issues and optimising TBM operational parameters
Underground innovation Southern Nevada is already dealing with the issues of water scarcity and is investing in underground infrastructure to prepare for the future. Erika Moonin engineering project manager with the Southern Nevada Water Authority explains the capital improvement projects underway at Lake Mead
Capital construction Freeing Ottawa of a bottleneck in its downtown, a P3 is in charge of developing a new light rail line. Speaking with its team, Nicole Robinson reports on the project’s progress
Growth spurt The Bowness offload sanitary Trunk project will be operable this summer, well ahead of schedule. choosing trenchless technology instead of open cut construction has made this award-winning project a major success, Nicole Robinson reports
Milestone in Montreal The TBM mining on the Rosemont Reservoir Project made its historic breakthrough last fall, Desiree Willis, technical writer for The Robbins Company reports
Take initiative Erik Eberhardt, the president of the Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC), discusses current Canadian projects and the industry group’s initiatives
