GLOBAL EXPERTS IN EVENT CONCEPTION AND DELIVERY

Global Tunnelling Forum

8 September 2011

Uncovering the future of tunnelling projects globally by assessing the very latest in tunnel design and construction technologies across the rail and utility industries. Building on the resounding success and demand generated by our global tunnelling series, Arena-International are delighted to announce plans to stage our inaugural Global Tunnelling Forum – an industry congress focused on best practice in the conception, design and construction of rail and utility tunnels around the world - by drawing on real-life, practical lessons learnt from the latest underground construction projects. From the extensive research conducted, we are proud to present an agenda shaped by the industry, for the industry.

 

INTRODUCTION: Why Now?

With a heightened demand for space across the globe, improvements to infrastructure are seen as vital - and tunnelling advances look set to play a critical role in shaping future developments. Huge population numbers in dense urban environments are forcing planners to seek solutions below the surface and the need to improve and maintain transportation and utility networks remains key.

Tunnelling professionals need to be fully equipped to deal with these increasingly complex challenges – to ensure that boundaries are pushed, without corners being cut.

THE SPECIFICS: Why Should I Attend?

The Global Tunnelling Forum will bring together tunnel owners, tunnel operators, leading contractors, consulting engineers, construction firms and specific technology providers to:

  • Engage with key industry contacts from around the globe to determine future growth opportunities across the industry based on the latest reports on upcoming international projects
  • Share, debate and evaluate complex design issues encountered in urbanised areas – and how to keep safety and sustainability at the top of the agenda
  • Decision making, risk assessment and cost to benefit analysis for the construction of utility tunnels

Technical sessions will include:

An assessment of the latest global innovations in areas such as tunnel designs for earthquakes or in high risk disaster zones - including flood risks

  • Determining regions most susceptible to natural disasters globally and what construction companies are doing to overcome potential difficulties associated with challenging environments
  • Updated facts and figures relating to the use – benefits and limitations - of plastic fibres and steel fibres
  • Assessing best practice in minimising hydro-geological risks for the planning of tunnel construction projects
  • The very latest innovations in trenchless technologies, pipe-jacking and micro - tunnelling
  • Revealing innovative methods of tunnel construction: cut and cover, mountain tunnelling method, boring, blasting
  • Uncovering cutting edge developments in underground multi-system utility tunnel planning and construction
  • Evaluate ease-study examples of comprehensive and successful risk management programmes