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Tunnel Construction ›› 2010, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (S1): 8-14.

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Practical Examples of Risk Management in Large Tunnel Projects:
 From Hong Kong to Mainland China

LIU  Zheng-Guang, LEI  Yao-Zong,   Yang-Wen-Wu   

  1. AECOM Asia Co., Ltd. HongKong
  • Received:2010-06-01 Revised:2010-06-29 Online:2010-08-14 Published:2010-08-25

Abstract:

The effective management of project risks is the key factor in the successful implementation of large tunnel projects. The risk management practices of the large tunnel projects in Hong Kong and mainland China are discussed in this paper. Conclusion is drawn that the perfection of legal system is a key to forming the risk management mechanism for tunnel engineering practice. The large scale tunnel projects in China bring out exciting challenges and tremendous opportunities to the construction industry. It is a unique chance for us to enhance our professional knowledge and develop innovative design and construction techniques.

Key words: tunnel engineering, risk management, international tunneling industry, Hong Kong practice, mainland China practice