International Summit: 07-08 June 2009 ISTT Training Course: 09-10 June 2009Hilton, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Minimising cost, time, disruption and environmental disturbance through effective trenchless application

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Attend this event to:

• Understand best practice in the evolution, selection and application of trenchless technologies and how they can help develop a sustainable network system

• Learn the economical, ecological and environmental benefits to adopting trenchless technology

• Take away knowledge on how to select the most appropriate business partners for your underground projects

• Understand emerging technologies and how they can reduce the cost of your project

• Develop an understanding of how industry specific case studies can be immediately applied to your own business

Speaker line up• Mohamed Younis, Senior Tunnel Engineer, Atkins• Shakil Ahmed, Construction Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff Middle East• Bassam Monsour, Director, Rail Group-Middle East, Bovis Lend Lease International Limited• Dr. Imad Al Jamal, Vice Chairman of the Higher Technical,

Consultative Committee, UAE Contractors Association• Shahzad Orakzai, Programme Management Department

Manager, ADSSC• Andy Wedgner, Projects Division Manager, ADDC• Hassanin Hashim, Division Manager HDD, NSCC Drilltec• Carsten Fischbach, Project Manager-HDD Division, NSCC Drilltec• John Wheeler, Divisional Manager Microtunnelling and

Directional Drilling, Al Naboodah Specialist Services• Ben Hayes, Contracts Manager, Al Naboodah Specialist Services• Robert Stein, Managing Director, S & P Consult GMBH• Ambrose McGuire, Managing Director UK Utilities Group,

Hyder Consulting (UK)• Samuel T Ariaratnam, Vice Chairman, ISTT• James Maughan, STEP Planning and Permitting Manager,

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08.30 Registration, coffee & networking09.00 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks

Robert Stein, Managing Director, S & P Consult GMBH

An overview of the current trenchless technology market09.15 An update on the evolution, selection and application of trenchless

technologies and how they can help develop a sustainable network system• Assessing the latest technologies currently being used in the US & Europe• Innovative systems and machines being used across the region• Addressing the facts and fictions about trenchless technologyMohammed Younis, Senior Tunnel Engineer, Atkins

Extended technical presentation10.00 ADDC and their use of trenchless technologies: the practical,

economical and environmental benefits to adopting trenchless technology• The advantages of utilising trenchless methods: comparison of trenchless vs

open cut• Limiting the impact on the environment through trenchless methods• Working with the municipalities and authorities to select the most effective

methods for your projectAndy Wedgner, Projects Division Manager, ADDC

11.00 Coffee break and networking opportunities

Best practice methodologies in trenchless technology

11.30 Selecting pipe jacking as the best method for subsea Microtunneling• Determining the type of machine to be used • Selecting the right cutting head with the appropriate cutting tools to cope with

ground conditions• Monitoring the orientation and location of the machine through laser guidance

systems• Controlling the machine remotely

Shakil Ahmed, Construction Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff Middle East

12.15 Case Study: Palm Jumeriah; resolving the problem of a seized microtunnel• Analysis of jacking load data• Determining the problem area• Freeing the microtunnel to proceed to a successful breakthrough

Ben Hayes, Contracts Manager, Al Naboodah Specialist Services

13.00 Networking lunch

Trenchless technology: the environemntal benefits of using no-dig techniques

14.00 Minimising environmental impact through the use of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)• Evaluating the various pipeline alignments possible• Selecting the best possible HDD alignment to minimise disruption• Designing pipelines for HDD crossings• Highlighting key outcomes and lessons learnedHassanin Hashim, Division Manager HDD, NSCC Drilltec and Carsten Fischbach, Project Manager HDD Division, NSCC Drilltec

14.45 Trenchless technology permitting and environmental analysis• Exploring the environmental and sustainable benefits of trenchless application• Mitigating impacts of infrastructure construction using trenchless technology• Accelerating regulatory approvals using trenchless technology

James Maughan, STEP Planning and Permitting Manager, CH2M Hill

15.30 Coffee break and networking opportunities

Achieving best practice in safety, regulations and standardsin trenchless technology

16.00 Supporting health and safety requirements through the operational design of drainage systems• Understanding the need for improved safety standards in construction• Following safety regulations to mitigate the risk of personal injury or equipment

damage• Minimising cost through effective health and safety practice

Ambrose McGuire, Managing Director UK Utilities Group, Hyder Consulting (UK)

16.45 Interactive panel discussion: standards, specifications and codes of practice in trenchless technology• Comparing national and international standards for trenchless technology• Current regulations and how they will effect your project• A move towards industry standardisation in trenchless technology

Facilitated by Dr. Imad Al Jamal, Vice Chairman of the Higher Technical Consultative Committee, UAE Contractors Association

17.15 End of conference day one

08.45 Registration, coffee & networking

09.00 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarksRobert Stein, Managing Director, S & P Consult GMBH

Focus morning: join the ADSSC and CH2M Hill as they discuss STEP, the region’slargest tunnelling project, including; planning consents, conceptual andpreliminary design, administration and supervision of contracts, stakeholdercommunication, commissioning and the start-up of new facilities

09.15 ‘STEP’ into the future• Evolution of STEP, a brief history of ADSSC, capital investment plan and giving

birth to STEP• Components of STEP: why split STEP?• Benefits of STEP-investment delivery, organizational change, supplement Abu

Dhabi Emirate’s strategic vision

Shahzad Orakzai, Programme Management Department Manager, ADSSC

10.00 A technical understanding of the complexities of STEP• Enabling future expansion and continual protection of the environment to

improve the quality of life for Abu Dhabi• Designing an innovative sewerage programme to support the city’s sustainable

development plans into the future• Successful implementation through all phases of the project

Robert H Marshall, ADSSC STEP Programme Manager, CH2M Hill International

10.45 Coffee break and networking opportunities

Extended technical presentation11.15 Understanding calculations and monitoring of jacking forces and stresses

• Exploring dilemmas of existing standards• Demonstrating new approaches for the calculation of jacking forces• Developing concepts to drastically increase the quality of jacking projects

12.00 Evaluating requirements of jacking pipes and joints• Designing long lasting sustainable jacking pipes• Fulfiling the requirements of easing the construction (out-carrying) process• Demonstrating cost savings through selection of the right pipe

Utilising pipe jacking as a means of installing underground pipelines withminimum surface disruptionParticipate in this extended technical session with Robert Stein, Managing Director ofStein & Partner GmbH. His business activities include planning services as well as theexpert supervision of defects. In this connection he has been involved in a multitudeof jacking projects. By order of the federal government he was in charge of the projectmanagement for the planning check, supervision and back up of the authorisingbodies within the scope of the approval process of the Emscher Sewer, (approx. 52 kmwastewater sewer DN 1400 to DN 2800). This sewer project is regarded as the one ofthe largest of its kind in Europe. Robert is also responsible for the development of thelargest e-learning-platform in the area of civil engineering in cooperation with the mainassociation of the German construction industryRobert Stein, Managing Director, S & P Consult GMBH

12.45 Networking lunch

Trenchless technology and tunnelling14.00 Practical railway tunnels-international case studies of drivers that impact on choice of tunnelling technology

• Understanding standards and international best practice • Determining the impact of structure gauge on tunnel size • Demonstrating effective operation and maintenance of railway tunnels• Considering railway tunnelling methods and tunnelling economics

Bassam Mansour, Director, Rail Group - Middle East,Bovis Lend Lease International Limited

Understanding emerging technologies and how they can reducethe cost of your project

14.45 Addressing the economics of trenchless technologies and the impact on your project

• Analysing the total life cost savings available through the utilisation of trenchless methods• Reducing peripheral costs inherent in traditional excavation methods• Understanding and defining the economics and value of site investigation

Samuel T Ariaratnam, Vice Chairman, ISTT

15.30 Coffee break and networking opportunities

The way forward: exploring future developments oftrenchless application

16.00 Panel discussion: the future of trenchless technologies• Highlighting the increasing use of trenchless methods in construction works• Discussing advancements in the major trenchless methods currently available• Addressing the inherent challenges in deploying novel trenchless methods

Facilitated by John Wheeler, Divisional Manager Microtunnelling and Directional Drilling, Al Naboodah Specialist Services

16.45 End of conference day two

Conference day one: Sunday 07 June 2009 Conference day two: Monday 08 June 2009

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1. An understanding of horizontal directional drilling applications and processes• Successfully identifying the types of drill rigs and materials used• Analysing appropriate situations for using HDD technology

2. An assessment of tooling used during operations• Selection of drill bits and back reaming tools• Selection of specialty tools• Cable/pipe pulling devices/swivels

3. Design of drilling fluid systems• General function of drilling fluids• Selection of fluids and additives during design• Calculation of fluid volumes and penetration rates• Understanding of various field tests for drilling fluids and slurry• Fluid recycling, containment and disposal

4. Effective job/work site safety• Creating a safety checklist• Utility verification methods• Hazard analysis• Assessment of proper response to events

5. Planning a successful HDD project• Understanding site walkover and bore planning tools• Pre-installation planning criteria

1. Identifying the various methods of trenchless pipe replacement• Static, pneumatic and hydraulic methods• Other methods of trenchless pipe replacement• Examining applications in sewer, water, service laterals and gas

2. Pipe material considerations• Understanding of various existing and replacement pipe material

options• Proper pipe joining procedures for various material options

3. Effective planning and project design• Importance of planning and project classification• Evaluation of preliminary design factors• Site investigation methods and criteria

4. Design and construction considerations• Upsizing factors and volume displacement calculations• Plans and specifications• Project submittals and typical bid items• Inspection criteria and QA/QC• Bypass pumping calculations• Connection to existing manholes

5. Trouble shooting and remedial actions• Successfully identifying potential common construction

problems• Work area restrictions• Mitigation of heave/settlement issues

Silver sponsorsBorouge is a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions. With a heritage of reliable customer partnership and value creation through innovation, Borouge is a unique company that brings together the very best of Europe and the Middle East.

Established in 1998 as a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, and Borealis a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, Borouge is a groundbreaking international partnership at the forefront of next generation plastics innovation. Borouge’s state-of-the-art petrochemical complex is located at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Together, Borouge and Borealis employ unique Borstar ® technology

to produce differentiated products for high-value infrastructure (water, gas and industrial pipe systems, power and communication cables), automotive and advanced packaging. For more information on Borouge, pls visit www.borouge.com

beton & rohrbau was founded in 1996 and has evolved into one of the leading suppliers of construction engineering and civil engineering services for the municipal sector. The wide range of sectors served by our company – encompassing service connections, sewer pipes and pressurised pipes, pumping stations and sewage treatment plants, microtunneling, the laying and sinking of pipes, caissons and stormwater clarification plants, as well as turnkey projects for machinery and equipment yards – is

certainly an essential reason for the high acceptance and the confidence shown by the contractors. In addition to the existing branch offices in Germany, branches and holding companies have also been set up abroad, in Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, England and Bahrain. Website: www.beton-rohrbau.de

mts-Perforator Microtunnelling SystemsPerforator – Guided Auger Boringmts-Perforator develops, builds and services Microtunnelling systems, ranging from ID200mm to ID3000mm and more. mts-Perforator is proud of supplying German-Made equipment to infrastructure projects all over the world – successfully laying sewage, freshwater and supply lines in all soil conditions. MTS clients take advantage of our package approach that covers all equipment, our support in project plan-ning, service and in providing expert operational staff. www.mts-p.de PERFORATOR designs and builds latest technology Auger Boring machines. These machines provide fast and smart solutions for short trenchless drives in displaceable and rock soils as well as pipe bursting and pipe replacement. PERFORATOR Auger Machines perform to highest standards all over the world and can be operated with or without guiding system. www.perforator.de Mts & PERFORATOR are members of the Schmidt,Kranz Group. “100 years of mining tradition.”

Associate sponsorHerrenknecht - Drilling Together For Progress

Our tunnel boring machines and equipment rarely stay on the surface. Everywhere that tunnels are constructed using mechanized techniques, Herrenknecht machines and equipment are in use. We can deal with any sort of geological conditions and cover the complete range of mechanized tunnelling technology. We develop, assemble and supply mobile tunnelling equipment with cross-sections from 0,10m to more than 19m. Following our Teamwork Tunnelling philosophy it enables us to work confidently alongside our customers and partners. This is a feature of every phase of the project. Website: www.herrenknecht.com

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We have a range of business development, marketing and sales solutions that will be tailored to specifically deliver on your business objectives. For more details, call+971 4 364 2975 oremail sponsorship@iqpc.ae

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Join Samuel Ariaratnam, Ph.D., P.E., Vice Chairman, International Society for Trenchless Technology, as he delivers a two day interactive training course covering the complexities of horizontal directional drilling and pipe replacement practices.

Dr. Ariaratnam is a Professor in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. His educational and research interests lie in the area of trenchless construction methods with an emphasis on Horizontal Directional Drilling and Pipe Bursting. Sam has published over 150 technical papers, co-authored 2 books and holds three patents. Dr. Ariaratnam has provided consulting services to numerous companies and municipalities internationally.

TRENCHLESS PIPE REPLACEMENTPRACTICESWednesday, 10 June 2009 09.00-16.00

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) PRACTICESTuesday 09 June 2009 09.00-16.00

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