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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
20-11-2008	January BTS Meeting The first BTS meeting of 2009 will be held at 6pm on Thursday 15th January at the ICE. This will be on the Canada Line Transit Tunnels, Vancouver, BC.For more information and booking arrangements Click Here
20-11-2008	December BTS Meeting The next BTS meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday 11th December at the ICE. This will be a debate on 'This house believes: Tunnelling contracts are best implemented based on a detailed design procured by the client before tendering the construction contract'. For more information Click Here
07-11-2008	November BTS Meeting The next BTS meeting will be a joint meeting with the BGA on Wednesday 12th November on Second Avenue Subway Project - Geotechnical design and construction challenges. Please note the change in date from the usual 3rd Thursday of the month.For more information Click Here