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Staff reporters of website, LOU Ruyue, TIAN Yuexue, REN Lin and SHI Wenqi sent this news on 28th Dec 2009, from the venue of ¡¶China's 4th International Symposium on Tunnelling¡·, right on the hour 10:00 presentation of thematic case studies has been underway.
Topic:Important Issues that ITA must Influence in the Tunnelling Industry
Presenter:President, ITA Martin Knights
Outline of the Presentation
The speaker will introduce the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association and its significant activities. Then the speaker will discuss 5 areas of importance that influence the International Tunnelling industry and profession. These areas are: Resources; Training and Education; Competence and Skills; Innovation; Safety in Construction and Operation. The speaker will then discuss what China can contribute to the international tunnelling world.
Self-introduction of the Presenter
Martin Knights, President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association and also a Member of the British Tunnelling Society Committee, over 35 years of broad experience in managing all aspect of civil engineering and infrastructure business and projects, with particular technical emphasis on urban tunnelling and underground projects.
Currently undertaking peer reviews for Engineering and Tunnelling aspects of the Thames Water London Tideway Tunnels Project a ?bn/35km/7m dia/80m deep storm water/CSO tunnel and shafts; Expert panel member for tunnels/shafts/stations for London Crossrail project for Government and City Transport Sponsor - ?6bn/21km/6m dia/30m deep underground twin tunnel rail scheme under central London; leading a technical/market/procurement/commercial review for London Underground for proposed Station Congestion Relief Capital Programme 2009 2017.Martin is also a Member of the British Tunnelling Society Committee. As such, he brings international perspective particularly with respect to technical best practises, contracts & procurement, and public outreach programmes.
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