As we wind down our 20th anniversary year at TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine – and look forward to our 21st…
There has been considerable talk recently about tunneling technology, and how much more it can be improved. No doubt, improved…
In our August issue each year we profile the Tunnel Achievement Award winner – a project that exemplifies excellence in…
As I noted in this space in February, 2018 marks our 20th anniversary here at TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine. Since…
It is hard for this author to imagine, but this issue marks the 20th anniversary of TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine.…
The end of each year not only gives us a chance to look forward to the challenges and opportunities of…
Over the past few years it seems that tunneling projects are becoming increasingly visible in the public eye – and the trend is continuing.
With the demand for tunnels high, it is imperative that the industry does what it can to improve its public image as well as strive to keep projects within budget and on schedule.
The SR 99 tunnel will replace the existing elevated highway that was in need of replacement in the wake of the Nisqually earthquake in 2001. By burying the highway and opening up the city core to the waterfront – the city’s most valuable asset – city planners have gone a long way toward improving the quality of life for the next 100 years or more.
It is interesting to see the history of the tunneling and the way the industry has evolved to address some…