TUNNELLING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

TUNNELLING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

[Affiliated to International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA)]

No. 4(500) /TAI Awards/2022/New Delhi

Dated: 29th September 2021 1. TAI Individual and Institutional Members and 2. Organizations involved with the Tunnelling and Underground Space

Sub: TAI Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards

Dear Sir,

Greetings from Tunnelling Association of India, New Delhi.

On 24th February 2022 in the evening during the Tunnelling Asia 2022 conference at Mumbai, Tunnelling Association of India will be presenting the Third edition of its Tunnelling Awards. This national competition shall recognize the most ground-breaking achievements and innovations in underground infrastructure in the country by following awards:

1. Life Time Achievement Award

2. Tunnelling project of the year 3. Technical innovation of the year 4. Safety initiative of the year 5. Environmental initiative for Sustainable Tunnelling of the year 6. Young Tunneller of the year

We invite all the agencies/professionals who are involved in development of tunnel and underground space in different projects to participate in competing for awards in the aforesaid five categories. Criterion for selection of TAI awards and Format for submitting the application is enclosed herewith for your kind reference. The high level jury, chaired by the TAI President, Dr. Mangu Singh, will review of entries in the last week of January 2022. Based on their detailed evaluation, the winners will be identified and presented with the awards. We shall be grateful if you could kindly go through this and arrange to send your application latest by 30th December 2021.

Your early action in the matter is solicited.

With regards Yours sincerely,

A.K. Dinkar Secretary General

Encl: As above

Institutional Area, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021(INDIA) Phone: 91-11-2611 5984/2611 6567/26876229, Fax: 91-11-2611 6347;

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Web: http//www.tai.org.in

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF TAI AWARDS

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Nominations for this category of award are for the individual contributions that have been performed and completed by his organizations under his dynamic leadership. Judges will consider the tunnelling and underground projects implementation and features that demonstrate:

Specific and discernible contributions during his years of association Peculiar execution philosophy. Project challenges overcome Measurable outcomes of initiatives taken during his tenure in terms of actual

physical achievements Recognitions received.

TUNNELLING PROJECT OF THE YEAR Nominations for this category of TAl Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards are

projects for which the major civil engineering works have been performed and

completed/substantially completed between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2021.

Judges will consider project implementation and features that demonstrate:

Design and construction innovations developed for and during the project Overall approach to management of construction (methods and schedule) to

successfully complete the excavation (s) within plan Demonstrated overall Owner satisfaction with completed work, inducing safety

and quality performance Public/community relations programs to bring public support to the project and

mitigation of construction impacts in urban areas Demonstrate 'value added, time and cost to completion viz a viz contracted v/s

actual" by all of the above Other interesting features" commercial resolution, etc.

Winning projects will demonstrate successful completion/substantial completion of

projects that inspire future underground work.

*Major Civil work includes the underground excavation and support of tunnels, caverns

and cut and cover structures as applicable to the project

TUNNELLING INNOVATION OF THE YEAR Nominations for this category of TAl Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards are

innovations that have been implemented in tunnelling or underground space use projects

between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2021.

Technical innovations come in many forms which move the current “state of the art”

forward to improve, design, application, processes, equipment, materials, etc., resulting

in improved and more cost effective solution to a problem.

New or unique use of equipment for an improvised expeditious and safe operation Development of unique design approach that demonstrate simulation of field

conditions Savings of Materials or Energy Innovative cost and economic model of tunnelling

Entries may also be supported by successful use in the laboratory and/or field.

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE TUNNELLING

Nominations for this category of TAI Award are environmental initiatives that have been

implemented in tunnelling or underground space use projects between 1st January 2018

and 31st December 2021

This entry will illustrate use of underground space to improve the environment through

reduction of impacts brought about by traditional surface construction or reduction in

energy or materials used.

Winning projects will.

Illustrate environmental benefits factors leading to the project's selection over

others Implementation in terms of benchmarked measurable project success

Effective mobilisation of Support of the local community

SAFETY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

Nomination for this category of TAI award is to reward an initiative introduced within

the tunnelling and/or underground space industry which has enabled a company, project

or series of projects to deliver clients improved performance with respect to the safety,

health and welfare. Judges will be particularly interested to hear about:

• The drivers that led to the initiative being launched

• The reaction of clients and local communities • Any longer term impacts prompted by the initiative • Results and cost implications of the initiative

• Why this initiative goes beyond normal practices

All entries should include reference to how this initiative has been incorporated into working or new standard practices.

YOUNG TUNNELLER OF THE YEAR Nominations for this award are sought to find the individual born after 31st March 1986

who has made an outstanding contribution to the tunnelling industry.

Judges will focus on the personal contribution made by the individual to successfully

deliver innovative ideas or initiatives, challenge normal practices or lead major

technically complex operations.

Judges will look for evidence of the individual's ability to:

Be a significant part of the team, project or business to technical or commercial

success Deliver beyond the client's/organization’s expectations Demonstrated personal commitment to improving the tunnelling industry Tangible differences made in the operating environment Length of tunnel excavation/volume of cavern executed in one month.

Judges will also take into account the way the individual has met the specific challenges

faced by the industry, their business or their project. The entry must be supported by two

independent reference.

FORMAT FOR INVITING THE ENTRIES FOR TAI AWARDS

General presentation

Entry category: Entry title: State Entry description (2984/3000 characters max. including spacing)

Scope and Type of works (232/250 max characters including spacing) Length of Drive and / or Excavated volume Diameter or Dimension Duration Date of completion of tunnelling civil works Overall cost Overall Civil Works cost Tunnel civil works cost

Entry description Present all other stakeholders Client's name Engineering firm(s) Contractors Other stakeholders Describe entry, with indication of how TAI criteria is addressed (2874/3000 max characters with spacing) Elaborate on relevance of works (435/3000 max characters with spacing) Why the entry should be selected for an award? * (2986/3000 max characters with spacing)

Any additional supporting material to be appended Mandatory picture * Title Construction activities of tunnels / underground cavities More pictures Title

Surface components of the project