
CUIIC Academy Hosting Daylong Geotechnical Workshop
A sufficient understanding of geotechnical data is critical to the success of any underground infrastructure construction project.
Join the Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation (CUIIC) March 10 as they dive into this topic at the 2025 Geotechnical Value-Add for Underground Construction Workshop.
Taking place at the University of British Columbia – Robson Square Campus in the Vancouver, the daylong workshop is presented as part of the CUIIC Academy.
This workshop is dedicated to exploring how optimized use of geotechnical information can drive the success of underground construction projects. Featuring presentations from pipeline and utility owners, as well as perspectives from consultants and contractors, the workshop aims to enhance productivity, mitigate risks, and improve outcomes in underground construction.
Designed for a diverse audience of practitioners — including engineers, contractors, consultants, and project owners — this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate the efficiency and reliability of underground construction projects.
The workshop agenda covers:
- Designing a Geotechnical Investigation: Jeremy Groves, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering
- Use of HDD as a Geotechnical Investigation Tool: Dr. Alireza Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta / Director, CUIIC
- Trenchless Techniques for Problematic Soils: Carrie Murray, Technical Discipline Lead – Geotechnical, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Senior Principal, Stantec
- Geohazards Assessment: Joel Van Hove, Pipeline Team Lead and Senior Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering
- Geotechnical Seismic Analysis of Underground Infrastructure: Paul Wilson, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Thurber Engineering
- Down-the-Hole Hammer – Case Study: Ben Campbell, Technical Sales, The Crossing Company
- Site C Diversion Tunnels – Case Study: Ann Wen, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Klohn Crippen Berger
- Excavations – An Overview of Different Techniques: Dan Sims, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, KGS Group
- Geotechnical Instrumentation for Different Geotechnical Applications: Rob Mills, Thurber Engineering and Hayley Croteau, GEOKON
- Ground Improvement Techniques for Trenchless/Tunnelling Projects: Robert Mawe, Matcon Construction
For the most updated agenda and workshop information, visit cuiic.ca/event/2025-geotechnical-value-add-for-underground-construction-workshop.