Geotechnical Engineering & Tunnels
Experts in the Execution of Tunnel Projects
Protecnium has extensive experience in providing specialized personnel for the construction of tunnels with both TBM and conventional methods, participating in world renowned projects such as Tideway, Silvertown and Chesapeake, among others. Our approach focuses on providing highly qualified technical professionals through outsourcing, covering essential roles for the success of each project. We have participated by providing professionals specialized in TBM guidance, SCL, SEM, Drill & Blast, among others.
Tideway Tunnel (London, United Kingdom)
This ambitious project aims to improve London’s sewer infrastructure by constructing a 25 km tunnel beneath the River Thames. Protecnium has been involved by providing key personnel for the tunnel construction using a tunnel boring machine, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental and safety standards, contributing more than 70 professionals.
Silvertown Tunnel (London, United Kingdom)
Designed to alleviate congestion in East London, this project involves a 1.4 km tunnel under the River Thames, connecting Silvertown and Greenwich. Protecnium has contributed specialized engineers and tunnel boring machine technicians to ensure efficiency and precision in the excavation.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Virginia, U.S.A.)
This iconic system of tunnels and bridges connects the Delmarva Peninsula with Virginia Beach. As part of its expansion, a new underwater tunnel has been constructed to improve the capacity and safety of the infrastructure. Protecnium has provided experts in tunnel boring machine operations, as well as in monitoring and surveying the structure.
In these mentioned projects, Protecnium has provided key personnel in the execution of tunnels, supplying essential profiles such as shift engineers, shift supervisors, control room engineers, tunnel surveyors, and experts in surveying and monitoring. All our professionals are trained to ensure
Why choose Protecnium for tunnel projects?
Experience in Large Projects:
Protecnium has participated in some of the largest projects worldwide, giving it a deep understanding of the challenges involved in such works.
Specialized Personnel:
The company selects and provides highly qualified profiles for each part of the process, ensuring that each phase of the tunnel construction is carried out with the most skilled professionals.
Responsibility and Commitment:
Protecnium is aware of the great responsibility these projects entail, given their complexity, and ensures that the resources provided are the most prepared to tackle any challenges that arise.
Innovation in Technology:
Protecnium supplies personnel with experience in the use of advanced software for tunnel boring machine progress control, thus optimizing processes and improving operational efficiency.
Protecnium not only provides highly qualified personnel but also ensures that this team integrates effectively into the projects, contributing to the success of large-scale works with high levels of technical complexity.
Interested In Learning More About Our Tunneling Projects?
If you are looking for a partner with experience and the capability to carry out high-complexity underground tunnel construction projects, Protecnium is the ideal company. Our team of professionals is ready to face the most demanding challenges and deliver quality solutions in every project.