17th Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course Held in Denver

The 17th annual Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course took place Sept. 9-11, 2024, at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. More than 80 participants gathered at the course to hear top-notch presentations from leading experts from around the world.

Presentations covered all aspects of tunneling including planning, design, risk and contracting approaches, innovative equipment and technologies, geotechnical considerations, case histories and more. Highlights of the course included discussion on planning and risk management, and capabilities and trends in large-diameter tunnel boring machines.

In addition to classroom-style learning, attendees have the opportunity to interact with engineers, owners, contractors and vendors alike during breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks and the opening welcome reception, which featured the presentation of the Tunnel Achievement Award.

This year the Tunnel Achievement Award was presented to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s Jefferson Barracks Tunnel in recognition of the project team’s ability to overcame immense challenges to successfully complete the project.

The Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course is organized by Dr. Levent Ozdemir, Ozdemir & Associates, and Tim Coss, Microtunneling Inc., in conjunction with TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine/Benjamin Media Inc. For information about the course, click here.