HS2 celebrates completion of 8km tunnel drive under London

Engineers from Skanska Costain Strabag JV (SCS) and High Speed 2 (HS2) have marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of an 8km tunnelling drive under London. The post HS2 celebrates completion of 8km tunnel drive under London appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How using digital tools is helping to modernise the tunnelling industry in Australia

The tunnelling industry in Australia is still in its infancy compared to other nations of comparable size, but the implementation of cutting edge digital tools has seen it rapidly modernise with recent projects. The post How using digital tools is helping to modernise the tunnelling industry in Australia appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Lower Thames Crossing reveals more details about tunnelling plans

Engineers on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) are expecting to get notice to proceed construction with largest diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) in Europe in August 2026, according to the project director. The post Lower Thames Crossing reveals more details about tunnelling plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Stand out engineering achievements recognised at NCE Tunnelling Awards 2024

Outstanding projects, innovations and teams from the UK and international tunnelling sector were celebrated at NCE’s Tunnelling Awards 2024 in central London on 5 December. The post Stand out engineering achievements recognised at NCE Tunnelling Awards 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Setting standards in the tunnelling sector to support a competent and inclusive workforce

The government has a renewed focus on getting Britain building again, and this ambition was reinforced by the recent Autumn Budget that pledged investment for infrastructure. To ensure we can deliver the infrastructure the country urgently needs, it’s crucial that construction employers have access to… The post Setting standards in the tunnelling sector to support a competent and inclusive workforce appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 Project Update, June 2023

HS2's Chief Executive, Mark Thurston, provides an HS2 project update on progress of the project

HS2 - HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London 12042023

New first person view drone footage shows the launch of the third HS2 tunnelling machine in London. The tunnel, however, won’t be used by HS2 trains, but instead will be used to deliver materials and remove spoil from the northern portal where HS2’s twin bored Euston Tunnel will be constructed.

RMTransit - Barcelona Line 9 - A Different Way to Build a Metro? 11122022

In a world where every subway line is the same, this "metro" line did something incredibly different. So different that after 20 years the line's still not done! And yet, the engineering is impressive enough that it's still being emulated to this day.

Free Documentary - Megastructures - MRT Malaysia, Urban Diggers 14102022

Digging underground in some of the world’s worst tunnelling conditions is no easy task. To help relieve Kuala Lumpur’s constant gridlock, tunnel boring machines are digging and building almost 20 kilometres of tunnels for the city’s new mass rapid transit. Discover how the innovative Variable Density Tunnel Boring Machine was developed, put into action and overcame challenges to construct a key component of Malaysia’s new urban transport system

CNA Insider - Tomorrow City, Part 1/3 - Megaproject: Singapore's Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, 03092021

To overcome Singapore's land and space challenge the country is investing in megaprojects. One such project is the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System. Using new technology this infrastructure will also take Singapore’s sewage management into the next century. But tunnelling under built up areas is a challenge with massive tunnel boring machines underground as well as contending with geological challenges and the ever present risk of sinkholes