ABSTRACT
Project mobilization..............................................................................................59 Construction site facilities ...................................................................................60 Project staffing .......................................................................................................62 Tunneling in cities.................................................................................................64 Conclusions............................................................................................................67
There are an increasing number of issues that should be considered by owners, designers, and contractors when proposing construction of a tunnel in an urban neighborhood. Ignoring or neglecting to be sensitive to certain critical items has led to negative political reaction, construction delays, budget overruns, and often legal actions.
