13th World Conference of the Associated research Centers for the Urban Underground Space
Underground Space Development – Opportunities and Challenges
7 – 9 November 2012
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Themed “Underground Space Development – Opportunities and Challenges”, ACUUS 2012 will put the spotlight on unprecedented opportunities for improving urban infrastructure and urban livability. Topics to be explored are comprehensive, ranging from top level management issues like master planning, legal framework and government policies, cost benefit analysis to operational issues including architectural design, site investigation and geo-planning and geotechnical and rock engineering.
Share your knowledge
Are you passionate about the industry? Share your knowledge at the conference. Submit your Abstract of not more than 300 words by 30 November 2011.
Themes & topics:
Master planning Innovations and technology advancement
Architectural design for liveable underground space Research and support
Safety, health, and the environment Underground transport systems
Legal framework and government policies Deep caverns and mined space
Reasons for going underground Earth-sheltered buildings and pedestrian networks
Cost-benefit-analysis Industrial and commercial applications
Socio-economic issues Underground space as a strategic resource
Site investigation and geo-planning Utilisation of underground space and case studies
Geotechnical and rock engineering Special projects
Join the conference
• Discover new opportunities amid a re-focus on developing urban underground space as part of sustainable development.
• Understand special challenges faced in creating underground spaces – be it technical, economic or design - in order to address human psychology of underground habitation.
• Appreciate these challenges from different points of view, from planners to developers to the engineers.
• Expect engaging discussions and exchanges among planners, engineers, researchers and policy makers from renowned organizations and associations around the world.
• Expand your horizons with our technical programme, technical visits, exhibition, social programmes, pre-conference workshops, short courses and special sessions tailored for you.
A highly regarded knowledge platform for industry players for the last 12 years, ACUUS 2012 is truly an event not to be missed.
Be a part of the event
Attractive packages for exhibition and sponsorship are available for organizations that wish to showcase and market their services and products in the rapidly growing markets in the region. Find out how.
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Welcome Onboard
We are honored to have Hong Kong Institute of Engineers as one of our Supporting Organisations for ACUUS 2012.
Keep in touch
For updates of ACUUS 2012 Singapore, please visit our website at www.acuus2012.com or contact the Conference Secretariat at email: info@acuus2012.com or tel: 65 6271 2453.
See you at ACUUS 2012 Singapore
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