The BTS is an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

  • BTS Young Members

    The BTS Young Members group is open to all young tunnelling professionals under the age of 35. There is no charge for most of the events that are organised. The aims of the BTS Young Members are:

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  • The British Tunnelling Society

    The BTS is an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). With a current membership of 818 individual members and 64 corporate members, it is one of the most vibrant gatherings of professional tunnellers in the world.

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  • Knowledge

    A core aim of the BTS is to facilitate the spreading of knowledge both amongst its membership and to a wider audience.

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  • BTS Events

    The BTS holds monthly evening meetings, hosts and sponsors conferences, and organises training courses and workshops.

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  • Films and Videos on Tunnelling

    This section exists to provide links to publicly available films and videos on the subject of tunnelling. Generally they are aimed at the wider public but may well be of interest to those in the industry. The films are neither made nor endorsed by the BTS.

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Upcoming Events

BTSYM lecture: Challenges in the Drill & Blast method at Main Access Tunnel - Uma Oya Project

7 September 2017 at the ICE

BTS Summer Soiree at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel

29 September 2017. Booking is now open.

Latest News
TunnelTech 2017 is a two-day IMechE conference supported by the BTS focusing on how equipment and technologies are improving safety and productivity in tunnelling. The event takes place in London on 26 and 27 September. Early bird discount has been extended to bookings made before 31 August.
The BTSYM is pleased to be endorsing Bekaert Maccaferri's Underground Solutions Seminar. This is a one-day seminar which will take place at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage Walk on 13 September 2017.

Technical

The BTS has a number of technical sub-committees who propose and review best practice guidance. The work of these sub-committees, and the various publications and guidance available, are described in this section.

Safety in Tunnelling

The BTS supports a number of initiatives to improve health and safety in tunnelling, and this website contains good practice guidance, safety videos, and much more

Become a member

The BTS is one of the most active and vibrant engineering societies in the world. Why not become a member and help promote the Society's aims and objectives?

BTS Young Members

Are you under 35? Take a look at what our Young Members are doing, and why not join in? Follow us on Twitter
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