The Foundation together with the Società Italiana Gallerie is preparing a two-day training course on "Mecanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas" to be held april 13-14 2012 in Roma.
The Foundation and the organizer managed to invite an international panel of thirteen very high level lecturers both from the academic and corporate world.
During the training session they will give insight on technical, practical and historical sides of mecanizing tunnelling in urban area. Please, read the tentative program to know more about their interventions.
The Foundation together with the Società Italiana Gallerie is preparing a two-day training course on "Mecanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas" to be held april 13-14 2012 in Roma.
The Foundation and the organizer managed to invite an international panel of thirteen very high level lecturers both from the academic and corporate world.
During the training session they will give insight on technical, practical and historical sides of mecanizing tunnelling in urban area. Please, read the tentative program to know more about their interventions.
The Foundation together with the Tunnelling Association of India is preparing for February 2012 a two-day Training Session on Health and Safety in New Delhi, India.
MM. Donald Lamont and Martin Vogel (respectively animateur and vice animateur of ITA-AITES working group on Health and safety) will lectures on four topics under the main theme "Health and safety"
03.01.2012 - Training session in New Delhi
The Foundation together with the Tunnelling Association of India is preparing for February 2012 a two-day Training Session on Health and Safety in New Delhi, India.
MM. Donald Lamont and Martin Vogel (respectively animateur and vice animateur of ITA-AITES working group on Health and safety) will lectures on four topics under the main theme "Health and safety"
Lectures on topics related to the theme of the training course “Urban Tunnelling” will be delivered by experts in the fields during the two-day event. It is an excellent opportunity for young engineers to participate in this training course to learn both theory and practical aspects of urban tunnelling and related topics lectured by prominent lecturers.
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants will receive a certificate from the ITA-CET Foundation endorsed by ITA and TUTG of the Engineering Institute of Thailand as part of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.
Lectures on topics related to the theme of the training course “Urban Tunnelling” will be delivered by experts in the fields during the two-day event. It is an excellent opportunity for young engineers to participate in this training course to learn both theory and practical aspects of urban tunnelling and related topics lectured by prominent lecturers.
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants will receive a certificate from the ITA-CET Foundation endorsed by ITA and TUTG of the Engineering Institute of Thailand as part of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.
Cambodia (Phnom Penh) : Workshop on Tunneling and Underground Space Technology 14 December 2011.
Five lecturers from the ITA-AITES Network, namely MM. Felix Amberg, Piergiorgio Grasso, In-Mo Lee, Olivier Vion and Harald Wagner, will be present to this one day training session.
Covered topics of this training session will be: Why Go Underground ? | Principles for choice of a Tunnelling Method | Conventional Tunnelling Methods | Mechanized Tunnelling Methods | Principles for Design | Ground Recognition | Ground Improvement
Mexico (Mexico): Training Session on Tunnelling Design and construction March 2012
Thailand (Bangkok) : Training Session on Tunnelling in urban areas 18 -19 May 2012
Program is currently in its finalization stage. Check our web site end late October for detailed information.
Contact the secretariat of the Foundation for further information about these training session.
Cambodia (Phnom Penh) : Workshop on Tunneling and Underground Space Technology 14 December 2011.
Five lecturers from the ITA-AITES Network, namely MM. Felix Amberg, Piergiorgio Grasso, In-Mo Lee, Olivier Vion and Harald Wagner, will be present to this one day training session.
Covered topics of this training session will be: Why Go Underground ? | Principles for choice of a Tunnelling Method | Conventional Tunnelling Methods | Mechanized Tunnelling Methods | Principles for Design | Ground Recognition | Ground Improvement
Mexico (Mexico): Training Session on Tunnelling Design and construction March 2012
Thailand (Bangkok) : Training Session on Tunnelling in urban areas 18 -19 May 2012
Program is currently in its finalization stage. Check our web site end late October for detailed information.
Contact the secretariat of the Foundation for further information about these training session.
Cambodia (Phnom Penh) : Workshop on Tunneling and Underground Space Technology 14 December 2011.
Five lecturers from the ITA-AITES Network, namely MM. Felix Amberg, Piergiorgio Grasso, In-Mo Lee, Olivier Vion and Harald Wagner, will be present to this one day training session.
Covered topics of this training session will be: Why Go Underground ? | Principles for choice of a Tunnelling Method | Conventional Tunnelling Methods | Mechanized Tunnelling Methods | Principles for Design | Ground Recognition | Ground Improvement
Thailand (Bangkok) : Training Session on Tunnelling in urban areas 18 -19 May 2012
Program is currently in its finalization stage. Check our web site end late October for detailed information.
Cambodia (Phnom Penh) : Workshop on Tunneling and Underground Space Technology 14 December 2011.
Five lecturers from the ITA-AITES Network, namely MM. Felix Amberg, Piergiorgio Grasso, In-Mo Lee, Olivier Vion and Harald Wagner, will be present to this one day training session.
Covered topics of this training session will be: Why Go Underground ? | Principles for choice of a Tunnelling Method | Conventional Tunnelling Methods | Mechanized Tunnelling Methods | Principles for Design | Ground Recognition | Ground Improvement
Thailand (Bangkok) : Training Session on Tunnelling in urban areas 18 -19 May 2012
Program is currently in its finalization stage. Check our web site end late October for detailed information.
04.07.2011 - SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN TUNNELLING, HAGENBERG AUSTRIA, 14-15 JULY 11
Final program of the training session is available, registration is open.
More information ont the training session web site >>
REGISTRATION DEAD LINE: July 10, 2011
04.07.2011 - SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN TUNNELLING, HAGENBERG AUSTRIA, 14-15 JULY 11
Final program of the training session is available, registration is open.
More information ont the training session web site >>
REGISTRATION DEAD LINE: July 10, 2011
30.05.2011 - TRAINING COURSE WTC 2011, HELSINKI
May 20 – 21, 2011 At the occasion of the ITA-AITES World tunnel congress in Helsinki, ITA-AITES and the ITACET Foundation, together with the Finnish Tunnelling association organized a very fruitful two days training session aimed at young professionals of the tunneling industry.
A practical demonstration was organized thanks to four ITA sponsors, namely BASF-Meyco, Mapei- UTT, Normet and VSH Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd.
May 20 – 21, 2011 At the occasion of the ITA-AITES World tunnel congress in Helsinki, ITA-AITES and the ITACET Foundation, together with the Finnish Tunnelling association organized a very fruitful two days training session aimed at young professionals of the tunneling industry.
A practical demonstration was organized thanks to four ITA sponsors, namely BASF-Meyco, Mapei- UTT, Normet and VSH Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd.
This training course is for relatively skilled professionals.Main topic covered: "Holistic approach for use of wet sprayed concrete for rock support and permanent lining in rapid conventional tunnelling and underground construction".
The Foundation is accepting applications of young professionals, in order to select some to be invited to the WTC 2011 Training Session. If you are interested send your resume and a motivation letter to secretariat@foundation.itacet.org
This training course is for relatively skilled professionals.Main topic covered: "Holistic approach for use of wet sprayed concrete for rock support and permanent lining in rapid conventional tunnelling and underground construction".
The Foundation is accepting applications of young professionals, in order to select some to be invited to the WTC 2011 Training Session. If you are interested send your resume and a motivation letter to secretariat@foundation.itacet.org
07.12.2010 - ITACET Foundation Newsletter #5 - December 2010
The fifth ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
A word from the President eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel,
Editorial of Prof. Jian Zhao of the Chair of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling of the Epfl,
Conversation with Prof. André Assis of the University of Brasilia,
Report on the last actions of the Foundation in Buenos Aires and Bangkok
News Donor
Next events
07.12.2010 - ITACET Foundation Newsletter #5 - December 2010
The fifth ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
A word from the President eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel,
Editorial of Prof. Jian Zhao of the Chair of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling of the Epfl,
Conversation with Prof. André Assis of the University of Brasilia,
Report on the last actions of the Foundation in Buenos Aires and Bangkok
News Donor
Next events
07.12.2010 - Conversation with Prof. André Assis of the University of Brasilia, chairman of the executive board of the Foundation
A seven minutes abstract of an open conversation about the purpose and aims of the Foundation,
and what the chairman of the executive board is expecting from its actions.
07.12.2010 - Conversation with Prof. André Assis of the University of Brasilia, chairman of the executive board of the Foundation
A seven minutes abstract of an open conversation about the purpose and aims of the Foundation,
and what the chairman of the executive board is expecting from its actions.
The third ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Editorial of Piergiorgio Grasso, Portfolio updated, New deleguate to the counicl of Foundation, 2009-2010 activities of the Foundation, Training Session WTC10 - Vancouver, Foundation next events, 4th Council of the Foundation, TUCSS Training Course
The third ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Editorial of Piergiorgio Grasso, Portfolio updated, New deleguate to the counicl of Foundation, 2009-2010 activities of the Foundation, Training Session WTC10 - Vancouver, Foundation next events, 4th Council of the Foundation, TUCSS Training Course
10.06.2010 - Training Session Vancouver WTC2010 - May 14 15, 2010
With 195 participants from 32 countries including 85 from Canada and 45 from USA, the seminar held during the WTC10 in Vancouver (14-15 May 2010) was a great success.
The 2-day course, organized by the Foundation ITACET and the Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC), allowed 21 speakers of the academical an industrial world to provide 17 hours of course on the subject of general Tunneling.
Next seminar "Training Session on Immersed Tunnels" will be held in Abu Dhabi – October 2010.
10.06.2010 - Training Session Vancouver WTC2010 - May 14 15, 2010
With 195 participants from 32 countries including 85 from Canada and 45 from USA, the seminar held during the WTC10 in Vancouver (14-15 May 2010) was a great success.
The 2-day course, organized by the Foundation ITACET and the Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC), allowed 21 speakers of the academical an industrial world to provide 17 hours of course on the subject of general Tunneling.
Next seminar "Training Session on Immersed Tunnels" will be held in Abu Dhabi – October 2010.
10.04.2010 - ITACET Foundation Newsletter #2
The second ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Summary of the Newsletter#2: Editorial of m. Martin Knights, President of ITA-AITES - 2nd ITACET Council in Riyadh - Portfolio - In a glimpse - Training Session WTC10 - Vancouver - Mission Statment - 3rd ITACET Council - New donors
The second ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Summary of the Newsletter#2: Editorial of m. Martin Knights, President of ITA-AITES - 2nd ITACET Council in Riyadh - Portfolio - In a glimpse - Training Session WTC10 - Vancouver - Mission Statment - 3rd ITACET Council - New donors
01.03.2010 - Training Session Vancouver WTC2010 - May 14 15, 2010
The Foundation is organizing the annual training session for young professionals at the occasion of the ITA World Tunnelling Congresses; in 2010.
The corresponding programme, was prepared in coordination with the Tunnelling Association of Canada and with the ITA-CET Committee. See the download link below.
The Foundation is accepting applications of young professionals from developing countries, in order to select some to be invited to the WTC 2010 Training Session.
01.03.2010 - Training Session Vancouver WTC2010 - May 14 15, 2010
The Foundation is organizing the annual training session for young professionals at the occasion of the ITA World Tunnelling Congresses; in 2010.
The corresponding programme, was prepared in coordination with the Tunnelling Association of Canada and with the ITA-CET Committee. See the download link below.
The Foundation is accepting applications of young professionals from developing countries, in order to select some to be invited to the WTC 2010 Training Session.
The first ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Summary of the Newsletter#1: Editorial of the President - ITACET Foundation officially created - FIRST Great Event in Riyadh -Training Session Vancouver WTC2010- Coming soon- ITACET WEBSITE
The first ITACET Foundation Newsletter is available online.
Summary of the Newsletter#1: Editorial of the President - ITACET Foundation officially created - FIRST Great Event in Riyadh -Training Session Vancouver WTC2010- Coming soon- ITACET WEBSITE
"Management of (User) Safety in Underground Facilities"
Seminar Objective: to provide an introduction to the safe use and operation of underground infrastructures and space with an emphasis on rail, road and metro tunnels. More informations available on our Portfolio page>>
08.01.2010 - New seminar available:
"Management of (User) Safety in Underground Facilities"
Seminar Objective: to provide an introduction to the safe use and operation of underground infrastructures and space with an emphasis on rail, road and metro tunnels. More informations available on our Portfolio page>>
14.12.2009 - ITACET Foundation first Great Event
ITACET Foundation held its first Great Event in Riyadh, 6-9 december 2009.
The council of Foundation held its second meeting in Riyadh at the occasion of the workshop on underground structures in hot climate conditions organized on 8-9 december by the Saudi Ministry of Transport.
At this occasion the President of the Foundation, eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel, made a significant donation to the Foundation.
The Foundation would like to deeply thank its President for this donation wich not only fosters the dynamic start of its work but also gives growing and strong input for vital ideas in the developement of its activities.
08.12.2009 - Press Release - 12.2009
The council of Foundation held its second meeting in Riyadh at the occasion of the workshop on underground structures in hot climate conditions organized on 8-9 december by the Saudi Ministry of Transport.
At this occasion the President of the Foundation, eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel, made a significant donation to the Foundation.
The Foundation would like to deeply thank its President for this donation wich not only fosters the dynamic start of its work but also gives growing and strong input for vital ideas in the developement of its activities.
02.11.2009 - ITA - AITES World Tunnel Congress And General Assembly
Tunnel Vision Towards 2020 - Vancouver, Canada May 14 – 20, 2010
Tunnel Training Course
A 2-day tunnel training course will be held as part of the World Tunnel Congress 2010 on Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15, 2010. Technical presentations will be given by a series of international tunneling experts on the subject of “New Advances in Tunnelling”.
02.11.2009 - ITA - AITES World Tunnel Congress And General Assembly
Tunnel Vision Towards 2020 - Vancouver, Canada May 14 – 20, 2010
Tunnel Training Course
A 2-day tunnel training course will be held as part of the World Tunnel Congress 2010 on Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15, 2010. Technical presentations will be given by a series of international tunneling experts on the subject of “New Advances in Tunnelling”.
28.09.2009 - ITA-CET Foundation - Press Release 25 September 2009
The ITA-CET Foundation was officially created in Lausanne at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) on Friday 25 September 2009.Download the Press release (Adobe Pdf file)>>
28.09.2009 - ITA-CET Foundation - Press Release 25 September 2009
The ITA-CET Foundation was officially created in Lausanne at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) on Friday 25 September 2009.Download the Press release (Adobe Pdf file)>>
11.09.2009 - Mr Andre ASSIS, President of the Committee ITA-CET, recalls the birth of this Foundation.
What is the context for the creation of this Foundation?
« Today, the demand for training from students and Professionals is in great expansion. In order to fully meet these expectations, the Committee for Education and Training of the Association (ITA-CET) has decided that the setting up of an organization which could coordinate all the actions related to Education and Training should be supported from now on. This is the reason that the ITA General Assembly has validated the creation of a Foundation that will be financially independent from ITA but linked to its strategy, able to receive donations and to manage financially its activities.
What are the main goals of the Foundation?
The Foundation will have the capacity to offer its services in the field of Education and Professional Training to companies and to professionals, including in countries not ITA members. Its goal is to be the link between all types of professionals working in the very specific sector of tunnelling and underground space: technicians, lawyers, financers, environmentalists, safety…
It will enable to strengthen the links between universities, research, and companies. Moreover, it will be present in the countries which do not have the financial means to organize training courses.
What types of actions would you like to set up?
The activity of the Foundation will develop around several main lines: first of all, the endorsement of professional Master Courses developed in some universities, as it is already the case for Torino (Italy), Lausanne (Switzerland) and Madrid (Spain), and in progress for others, such as Athens (Greece), Texas (USA) and Lyon (France).
Then, we will set up training courses over two days or more, in the following fields:
Sprayed concrete in Underground Structures
Risk Management in Tunnelling
Mechanized Tunnnelling
Conventional Tunnelling
Safety during Construction and Operation
Waterproofing in Tunnelling
Underground Use for Sustainable Development
We will also pay attention to the requests from companies and we will organize for them some specific seminars in various sectors and training sessions upon their own request. Other traditional product, on the occasion of ITA annual conferences, is the 2-day training session, already offered since 2005.
In conclusion, I would say, as one can see through this programme, that our Profession is now engaged in a dynamic of search for excellence for our occupations thanks to training and to the networking of skills ».
11.09.2009 - Mr Andre ASSIS, President of the Committee ITA-CET, recalls the birth of this Foundation.
What is the context for the creation of this Foundation?
« Today, the demand for training from students and Professionals is in great expansion. In order to fully meet these expectations, the Committee for Education and Training of the Association (ITA-CET) has decided that the setting up of an organization which could coordinate all the actions related to Education and Training should be supported from now on. This is the reason that the ITA General Assembly has validated the creation of a Foundation that will be financially independent from ITA but linked to its strategy, able to receive donations and to manage financially its activities.
What are the main goals of the Foundation?
The Foundation will have the capacity to offer its services in the field of Education and Professional Training to companies and to professionals, including in countries not ITA members. Its goal is to be the link between all types of professionals working in the very specific sector of tunnelling and underground space: technicians, lawyers, financers, environmentalists, safety…
It will enable to strengthen the links between universities, research, and companies. Moreover, it will be present in the countries which do not have the financial means to organize training courses.
What types of actions would you like to set up?
The activity of the Foundation will develop around several main lines: first of all, the endorsement of professional Master Courses developed in some universities, as it is already the case for Torino (Italy), Lausanne (Switzerland) and Madrid (Spain), and in progress for others, such as Athens (Greece), Texas (USA) and Lyon (France).
Then, we will set up training courses over two days or more, in the following fields:
Sprayed concrete in Underground Structures
Risk Management in Tunnelling
Mechanized Tunnnelling
Conventional Tunnelling
Safety during Construction and Operation
Waterproofing in Tunnelling
Underground Use for Sustainable Development
We will also pay attention to the requests from companies and we will organize for them some specific seminars in various sectors and training sessions upon their own request. Other traditional product, on the occasion of ITA annual conferences, is the 2-day training session, already offered since 2005.
In conclusion, I would say, as one can see through this programme, that our Profession is now engaged in a dynamic of search for excellence for our occupations thanks to training and to the networking of skills ».
The Foundation together with the 
The Foundation together with the Tunnelling Association of India is preparing for February 2012 a two-day Training Session on Health and Safety in New Delhi, India. 
The Foundation together with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) of Saudi Arabia is preparing a two-day seminar to be held in Riyadh on 25-26 March 2012.
Final program of the training session is available, registration is open. 
We are very pleased to announce Professor In-Mo Lee from South-Korea has been elected President of ITA-AITES during the WTC 2010 in Vancouver. 
The Foundation is organizing the annual training session for young professionals at the occasion of the ITA World Tunnelling Congresses; in 2010.
ITACET Foundation held its first Great Event in Riyadh from 6 – 9 December 2009.
ITA-CET Committee