Tunnelling Planning, procuring and delivering major projects. Thursday 16th October 2008, Earls Court Conference Centre, London

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1 supported by: Thursday 16th October 2008, Earls Court Conference Centre, London Speakers include: Paul Hoyland, Project Director A3 Hindhead, BALFOUR BEATTY & Chairman, BRITISH TUNNELLING SOCIETY Chris Dulake, Client Project Manager, CROSSRAIL Phil Stride, Head of Tideway, THAMES WATER Dr Keith Bowers, Tunnel Engineer, Engineering Directorate, LONDON UNDERGROUND Donald Lamont, Head of Tunnel & Ground Engineering, HSE Tunnelling 2008 Planning, procuring and delivering major projects

2 Tunnelling 2008 Comments from last year s conference included: Good range of topics covering the diverse aspects of tunnelling excellently (L Shackman, Transport Scotland) Collective excellence in sharing current ideas (B Earnshaw, Arup) Excellent (E Woods, Cross London Rail Links Ltd) A well balanced and informative conference (M Francis, Parsons Brinckerhoft) Subscriptions New Civil Engineer (NCE) magazine provides in-depth analysis of the latest civil engineering news to keep you ahead of your competition. Subscribe to NCE today and save 15% - pay only a quarter (UK delivery) by Direct Debit. For more information phone and quote NECK or visit

3 16th October 2008, Earls Court Conference Centre Tunnelling 2008 Planning, procuring and delivering major projects The recent fortunes of the tunnelling market have been steady rather than spectacular. However, we are now set for a significant upturn. Clients such as Crossrail, National Grid and Thames Water all have major projects in the pipeline, while redevelopments on the London Underground and a wide range of tunnels in other cities will ensure the prosperity of the sector for the foreseeable future. There are a number of issues to be addressed as we prepare for the next generation of UK tunnels. What is the tendering process for upcoming projects? Is sprayed concrete suitable for major tunnels? Should implementing fire repression systems be industry standard? What is the latest health and safety legislation? Perhaps most important of all, where will we find the resources to build the tunnels? NCE and BTS are proud to have joined forces and present you with Tunnelling This event gathers the leading players in the industry to answer the key questions facing the sector. Top 5 reasons to attend: Project updates including Crossrail, Thames Tideway and National Grid The latest on current and future work on the London Underground An examination of key advances in health and safety and fire repression A consideration of the suitability of sprayed concrete An assessment of leading projects including the Kings Cross redevelopment, New Tyne Crossing and the Glendoe Power Station. Expect to meet: Geotechnical engineers Consulting engineers Contractors Clients Manufacturers Tunnelling specialists Tel:

4 Programme 08:30 Registration and refreshments 09:15 Opening address from the Chair Paul Hoyland, Project Director A3 Hindhead, BALFOUR BEATTY & Chairman, BRITISH TUNNELLING SOCIETY 09:20 Expert commentary on the future of the industry Invitation extended to: Nick Raynsford MP 09:30 Procurement and construction on the London Underground key insights Tunnelling trends and current construction opportunities on major stations Upcoming projects an update on development work in the pipeline Maintaining and upgrading the tubes assessing technical requirements and advancements Cooling the tubes latest developments LUL procurement policy - what will be expected from the supply chain? Dr Keith Bowers, Tunnel Engineer, Engineering Directorate, LONDON UNDERGROUND 09:55 Minimising risk and protecting investments Assessing the risk throughout the project assigning responsibility Exploring mitigation techniques optimising return on investment Best practice advice on achieving certainty of cost Examining the role of insurance in tunnel management Bill Grose, Director, ARUP & Immediate Past-Chairman, BRITISH TUNNELLING SOCIETY 10:20 Question and answer session 10:30 Morning refreshments 11:00 CASE STUDY: National Grid Project power tunnelling The vision what the project needs to achieve Reducing the impact on the local area acoustic barriers and sound-proofing materials Engineering techniques used on the project What has happened so far lessons learned Mike Francis, Manager Utilities Portfolio, PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF 11:20 CASE STUDY: Crossrail transforming the South East network Understanding the funding model Procurement strategy for Crossrail explaining the tendering process Examining the design deadlines and timelines for tendering Assessing the logistical challenges of delivering the Crossrail project navigating the corridor restrictions of Central London Predicting the effect on the rest of the network Chris Dulake, Client Project Manager, CROSSRAIL 11:40 CASE STUDY: Thames Tideway building deep tunnels on the super sewer Establishing project objectives, constraints and risks Exploring the design and construction of deep tunnels Evaluating appropriate tunnelling techniques Considering the main shaft design challenge Phil Stride, Head of Tideway, THAMES WATER Nick Butler, Lee Tunnel Project Manager, THAMES WATER 12:00 ASK THE CLIENT SESSION: Pose questions to some of the industry s most important clients. CROSSRAIL LONDON UNDERGROUND THAMES WATER 12:20 Networking Lunch 13:20 PANEL DEBATE: The industry challenge meeting the resource issue Is the resources problem exaggerated? Beyond the UK what can we learn from abroad? Working together should resources be pooled? What role can the client play in meeting the resources challenge? Developing a plan for the future Chris Dulake, Client Project Manager, CROSSRAIL Dave Court, Tunnelling Manager, EDMUND NUTTALL Mike King, Technical Director, Tunnels, HALCROW David Gutteridge, Divisional Director, MOTT MACDONALD 13:55 Exploring health and safety best practice Assessing the health and safety risks of working underground Managing sub-contractors and ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to Update on Nitrogen Monoxide Current revisions of standards and guidance documents Donald Lamont, Head of Tunnel & Ground Engineering, Civil Engineering Specialist Team, HSE 14:20 CASE STUDY: New Tyne Crossing - fire supression What are the benefits and risks of fire suppression in tunnels? Cost / benefit assessment - does tunnell fire surpression benefit society? Recent research studies, and their effect on evolving design standards Duties placed by legislation The expectations of the fire & rescue services Fathi Tarada, Project Director, HALCROW 14:40 Question and answer session 14:50 Afternoon refreshments 15:20 IN FOCUS is sprayed concrete technology ready for big projects? Working without design standards - meeting the testing procedures Incorporating spray concrete into tunnel design Practical challenges of using sprayed concrete Utilising sprayed waterproof membranes Deciding the aesthetic finish smooth v rough finish Kings Cross Station redevelopment Permanent works design SCL lining design and associated buildability Settlement control measures Issues relating to working around live underground and over ground railway services Colin Eddie, Director of Engineering, MORGAN EST

5 16th October 2008, Earls Court Conference Centre 16:00 Geotechnical design advances in key concepts Analysing and predicting seismic movement Monitoring post-construction ground movements Advances in finite element analysis models Accommodating the built environment - minimising disruption to the local area Site investigation and treatment Chris Pound, Project Director, MOTT MACDONALD 16:25 CASE STUDY: Glendoe Power Station meeting the on-site challenge The Glendoe Overview - a major hydro scheme in the Scottish Highlands Eliza Jane at work utilising the TBM in the Tailrace and Headrace Tunnels Drill and blast operations construction of the main aqueduct, powerhouse and ancillary tunnels Overcoming challenges and difficulties David Hutchinson, Deputy Project Director, HOCHTIEF 16:45 Question and answer session 16:55 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference BTS monthly meeting Dubai Metro Tunnels Emap Ltd 2008.The programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Emap reserves the right to alter the venue or speakers Attend the BTS monthly meeting straight after the conference: Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: For details on how to showcase your products and services at this event and reach new clients, contact: Melanie Putzki Tel: DUBAI METRO TUNNELS Design and construction of the red and green lines in challenging ground conditions Dr Abdusamie, RTA Junichiro Nakayama, JTMJB Paul Groves, ATKINS melanie.putzki@emap.com

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