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The BTS is a learned society of the British Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and has a membership of more than 900 individual and corporate members. It is one of the most vibrant gatherings of professional tunnellers in the world.

Formed in 1971 to provide a forum for meetings and discussion on tunnel related matters, the Society also publishes industry guidelines and codes of practice, conducts design and construction training courses, acknowledges excellence in tunnelling and supports scholarship and disseminates information via its monthly meetings.

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Latest news and information

Date	Latest News
03-12-2009	Tunnelling Academy Please see attached file for an Advertisement for Expressions of Interest for the Tunnelling Academy Training Manual Production. Expressions of interest are sought as soon as possible. For more information please Click Here
03-12-2009	HSE Guidance on the “Work in Compressed Air Regulations” L96 As this is a revision of existing guidance only, the HSE do not intend to undertake a formal consultation exercise beyond that which has taken place with the BTS CAWG. Members are welcome to download a copy of the current draft and any comments should be made to donald.lamont@hse.gsi.gov.uk by the 10th December 2009. To download this guidance please Click Here
11-11-2009	December BTS Meeting The December BTS meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday 10th December at the ICE. This will be a debate hosted by the BTS Young Members on 'Tunnelling in the Future'. For more information please Click Here