NCE Tunnelling Summit 2014 - Brochure

Gold Partner: Supported by:TUNNELLING SUMMIT3-4 December 2014, Central London• Michèle Dix, Managing Director, Planning, Transport for London• Kim Smedegaard Andersen, Contract Director, Immersed Tunnel, Fehmarnbelt Tunnel• Simon Addyman, Programme Manager, Bank Station, London Underground• David Luetchford, Head of Cable Tunnels, National Grid • Graeme Shaw, Head of Northern Line Extension, Capital Programmes Directorate, London Underground• Phil Stride, Head of Thames Tideway Tunnel, Thames Water• Chris Dulake, Chief Engineer, CrossrailHEAR FROM:To register: call Ilja Ryndin on 0203 033 2609 or email NCEevents@EMAP.com www.NCEtunnelling.co.uk WHY ATTEND?• Debate the key lessons learnt from Crossrail, the Lee Tunnel and the London Power Tunnels, and discuss how those lessons will shape future projects in the UK• Gain crucial insights into the UK’s next generation of projects, including Crossrail 2, the York Potash Tunnel and Bank station upgrades. Find out where clients are looking to procure future work• Hear an update on the design, procurement and delivery of the Northern Line Extension and the Thames Tideway Tunnel and pinpoint the opportunities that will followPlatinum Partners: SEE WHO’S ALREADY ATTENDING Download a sample attendee list atwww.ncetunnelling.co.ukLearn, network and do businesswith clients worth up to £40 billionTUNNELLING SUMMITW ith the tunnelling work for Crossrail nearing completion and construction on the Thames Tideway tunnel and Northern Line extension now on the horizon, there has never been a more exciting time for the UK tunnelling sector. Likewise, major innovative projects are in development overseas, from the world’s longest immersed tunnel in the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link to the new Stockholm bypass. With numerous opportunities emerging from such projects, now is the time to build new relationships that are essential to winning work.Following the success of the 2013 event, NCE’s Tunnelling Summit returns to London on 3 and 4 December. This year’s conference will bring together decision-makers from across the industry to share insight into the design, procurement and delivery of current and upcoming projects in the UK and abroad.NEW FEATURES FOR 2014• A new ‘Lightning Talks’ session Pinpoint future opportunities from the next generation of projects, including Bank Station upgrades, Crossrail 2, HS2, the Shieldhall Tunnel and York Potash Tunnel.• More practical case studies from the UK and abroad Get exclusive insights into the design and delivery of major tunnelling projects, including the Northern Line Extension, the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the Fehmarnbelt “mega project”• Hear feedback from Crossrail, the Lee Tunnel and London Power Tunnels Put your questions directly to the panel and find out how the lessons from these major projects can shape the future of tunnelling• A new workshop focusing on asset management strategies Take away practical tools to improve your asset management strategies, from routine maintenance to major reconstructionsWHO YOU WILL MEET• Clients• T1 contractors• Consulting engineers• Geotechnical engineers• Tunnelling specialists• Geo-environmental engineers• Geologists• Project managers• T2 contractors• Instrumentation and TBM manufacturers and suppliers• Finance, insurance and legal professionals• AcademicsFrom the UK to overseas, pinpointing projects and capitalising on new opportunities8:15 Registration9:00 Chair’s opening remarks Bob Ibell, Managing Director, London Bridge Associates9:05 Keynote address: A vision for tunnels and underground space in urban areas • Considering the benefits of developing underground space for urban infrastructure • What other countries and cities are doing to enhance their underground infrastructure • Unlocking the commercial potential of urban surface space by strategic undergrounding of transportation corridors Martin Knights, Senior Vice President, Managing Director – Tunnels and Earth Engineering, CH2M Hill9:25 Question and answer sessionSPOTLIGHT ON THE UK9:35 Panel discussion: How can lessons from Crossrail, Lee Tunnel and the London Power Tunnels be applied to future projects? • Overcoming health and safety, environmental and stakeholder challenges across major projects • Technical challenges – comparing Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) techniques and their pros and cons • Applying value-engineering measures and efficiencies – what has worked well and what hasn’t? • Key reflections: what one thing would each speaker do differently on their projects? Chris Dulake, Chief Engineer, Crossrail David Luetchford, Head of Cable Tunnels, National Grid François Pogu, Project Director, Lee Tunnel MVB JV Nick Fawcett, Head of Major Projects, Thames Water10:20 Networking refreshments break10:50 Lightning talks – Previewing the UK’s next-generation of projects With the bulk of construction for Crossrail complete and the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Northern Line Extension both on the horizon, the industry is now looking ahead to future projects and the opportunities that will follow. This session brings together clients from across the UK to outline their plans and timeframes. Each speaker will have five minutes to share with the audience how their projects are shaping up, including Bank Station upgrades, Crossrail 2, HS2, the Shieldhall Tunnel and York Potash Tunnel. Simon Addyman, Programme Manager, Bank Station, London Underground Michèle Dix, Managing Director, Planning, Transport for London Mike Garnett, General Manager Finance & Treasury, Sirius Minerals Donald Milne, General Manager, Managed Delivery, Scottish Water Tim Smart, Head of Engineering & Operations, HS211:30 Discussion and question and answer session: What are the key drivers that influence clients’ project pipelines and what are they looking for from the industry? DELIVERING SKILLS IN THE SECTOR11:50 Interview: Examining resource, skills, equality and diversity in the industry • From Crossrail to the Thames Tideway Tunnel – is the capability there to deliver the next big project? • What next for the Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA)? • What else can be done to encourage both training and diversity in the industry?12:10 Interview: Attracting and retaining young engineers in tunnelling • What attracted you to this sector? • What advice would you give clients and employers looking to attract people? • How can the industry better support young tunnellers? Petr Salak, Senior Engineer, Dr. Sauer & PartnersWednesday 3rd December - Main conference3-4 December 2014, Central LondonTo register: call Ilja Ryndin on 0203 033 2609 or email NCEevents@EMAP.com“VERY USEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING PROJECTS UP TO 2020” Javier Gonzalez, I&M Manager, CrossrailOPTIMISING EXISTING ASSETS THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME8:15 Registration and refreshments8:45 Chair’s opening remarks8:50 Making the case for a strong asset management plan • When is it necessary to start thinking about the operational life span of your asset? • Factoring in asset management from the early design stage – constructability, quality and future-proofing the tunnel • Making cost-efficient improvements to existing tunnels • Driving down costs in day-to-day maintenance Andy Evans, Chair, UK Road Tunnel Operators Association9:05 Discussion and question and answer session What are the challenges around developing a cost-effective asset management plan for tunnels?9:30 Using BIM as part of your asset management strategy • How can BIM contribute to the total asset management and maintenance strategy? • Utilising PAS 1192-3 to link BIM to Asset Management • Added benefits of BIM – data as a vital tool for improved health and safety standards Julian Schwarzenbach, Director, Data & Process Advantage9:50 Question and answer session10:00 Networking refreshments break10:25 Case study: Maintaining London Underground’s ageing tunnel assets • The tunnel maintenance strategy – from minor works to major reconstructions • Keeping London moving – minimising service disruption due to works • Looking forward – the implications of 24-hour operation Keith Bowers, Professional Head: Tunnels, London Underground10:50 Delivering cost-effective and smooth refurbishment programmes on ageing tunnels • When is a tunnel past its ‘sell-by date’ and when should it be refurbished or rebuilt? • Reducing the disruption to service in major refurbishment projects • Exploring tunnel refurbishment success stories – the £20 million Holme Tunnel refurbishment project Colin Sim, Principal Engineer, Asset Management Technical Services – Tracks & Civils, Network Rail11:10 Question and answer session11:20 Chair’s closing remarks11:25 Close of workshop© EMAP Ltd 2014. The programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances. EMAP reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers.12:30 Discussion and question and answer session How can the industry help promote more skills, training and diversity across the workforce?12:45 Networking lunchEXPLORING UPCOMING UK PROJECTS13:45 Case study: Uncovering the delivery plans for the Northern Line Extension • Designing the project: how will Battersea Station and Nine Elms Station look? • Preparing for the technical challenges – working with operational stations, tunnelling under a construction site, designing step-plate junctions • An update on the mobilisation of design and the procurement process – the tunnel boring machine (TBM) and construction methodology • Early feedback on progress Graeme Shaw, Head of Northern Line Extension, Capital Programmes Directorate, London Underground14:10 Case study: Next steps for the Thames Tideway Tunnel • Decision on the Development Consent application • Progress on the main construction works procurement • Update on the delivery model and procurement of the Infrastructure Provider • Outlining the key project milestones and the future timeline Phil Stride, Head, Thames Tideway Tunnel14:35 Panel discussion: Establishing best practice for delivering projects – collaborating with the supply chain • Exploring different strategies to drive collaboration – innovative contractor engagement and early supply chain engagement • Encouraging a more creative approach to design solutions • Cross-sector success stories on supply chain engagement Graeme Shaw, Head of Northern Line Extension, Capital Programmes Directorate, London Underground Limited Phil Stride, Head, Thames Tideway Tunnel Tim Smart, Head of Engineering & Operations, HS215:15 Question and answer session15:25 Networking refreshments breakINTERNATIONAL PROJECT CASE STUDIES15:55 Fehmarnbelt: Breaking down barriers to deliver Europe’s “mega project” • Update on the developments to date and future milestones • Examining the key features and innovations of the mega project • Overcoming the technical and logistical challenges of building the world’s longest immersed tunnel between two countries Kim Smedegaard Andersen, Contract Director, Immersed Tunnel, Fehmarnbelt Tunnel16:25 Question and answer session16:35 Sweden’s new route for the European highway – exploring the opportunities of the Stockholm bypass project • Evaluating the plans, scale and design of one of the longest road tunnels in the world • Examining the scope of the works – designing 18km of tunnels • Assessing the opportunities – the proposed timeline and procurement strategy Anna Rosenlind, Deputy Project Director, Trafikverket Jesper Niland, Technical Manager, Trafikverket17:05 Question and answer session17:15 Chair’s closing remarksThursday 4th December - Tunnel Asset Management SeminarFrom 12.15, 4 December 2014For more information and to book your ticket, visit www.tunnellingawards.comCelebrate the leaders of the tunnelling community at the International Tunnelling & Underground Space Awards “HIGH QUALITY PRESENTATIONS. INTERESTING TO SEE HOW TECHNOLOGY BRINGS OUR SECTOR FORWARD” Johan Devroe, Managing Director, ADCOS Advanced Construction Systemswww.NCEtunnelling.co.uk STANDARD RATE DELEGATE RATESCONFERENCE AND SEMINAR £649CONFERENCE ONLY £499SEMINAR ONLY £269“GOOD RANGE OF SUBJECTS AND SPEAKERS WHICH I FOUND VERY INFORMATIVE. GOOD CONTENT AND PACE OF THE DAY” Paul Gott, Deputy Managing Director for Tunnelling, Morgan SindallTO REGISTER3 easy ways to register your place:DELEGATE REGISTRATIONJOIN THE DEBATESearch for the ‘New Civil Engineer’ group @NCEmagazine #NCETunnellingVisit: www.ncetunnelling.co.ukCall: 0203 033 2609 Email: NCEevents@EMAP.comOTHER UPCOMING EVENTSSlope Engineering18-19 November 2014, Bloomsbury Hotel, Londonwww.slopeengineering.co.ukInternational Tunnelling & Underground Space Awards4 December 2014, Grosvenor House Hotel, London www.tunnellingawards.com SPECIAL RATE Attendees of the International Tunnelling & Underground Space Awards SAVE £100 off the full rate for the Tunnelling SummitGROUP BOOKING DISCOUNTS Register three delegates and the fourth attends for free. Contact Ilja Ryndin on 0203 033 2609 for more informationSPONSORSHIP AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESDo you have an innovative product or service to showcase? Position your company at the forefront of the industry through one of our tailored sponsorship or exhibition packages at the 8th annual Tunnelling Summit. To find out more, please contact Roland Maybank.Roland MaybankHead of Business DevelopmentConstruction & Engineering GroupTel: 0203 033 2911Email: Roland.Maybank@EMAP.comwww.NCEtunnelling.co.uk SUMMIT VENUES:Main conference – 3 December 2014Guoman The Tower HotelSt Katherine’s Way, London, E1W 1LDPost-conference seminar – 4 December 2014JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN