Tunnels USA Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 December 2010, Boston, Massachusetts
Monday 6 December 2010 and Tuesday 7 December 2010 , Boston, USA
Following the success of our European tunnelling series, Arena-International is delighted to present the first annual Tunnels USA conference. After extensive research with State Departments of Transportation across the country we have put together a comprehensive agenda addressing the challenges faced by the tunnelling industry of today and tackling the needs of tomorrow. From construction and maintenance to emergency preparedness and risk analysis, Tunnels USA will provide a in-depth industry analysis and promote open discussion and debate throughout the event. Tunnel Engineers from throughout the USA will come together to share individual, practical experiences and will join an audience of leading contractors and cutting edge solution providers to identify best practice in the design and operation of tunnels across the country. With the results of the domestic tunnel scan pending, this summit will offer the opportunity to learn from other tunnel owners and operators, discuss pertinent issues relating to a host of risk analysis, fire protection and regulatory matters and, above all highlight the current existing tunnel deficiencies nationwide. You will hear from leading engineering professionals from within government transport departments, as well as a number of national and international case studies focusing on practical, real-world experiences designed to bring the agenda to life. Tunnels USA will offer a unique opportunity for you to: •Assess the key drivers and inhibitors relating to a range of tunnel safety strategies and technologies •Uncover cost and time saving initiatives specific to the effective maintenance of older tunnels and reveal a number of practical tunnel retrofit strategy •Debate the perceived lack of wider industry standards for tunnel design, maintenance and operation in the US •Tackle issues and solutions relating to fire prevention, human behaviour and crises management •Evaluate effective ways in which to manage cost throughout each stage of a tunnelling project •Share practical experiences with professionals from across the tunnelling through dedicated interactive sessions
