AtkinsRéalis
Connecting people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems
- Date
- 19 March 2026
- Time
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Overview
Named after Sir Harold Harding, former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and founding chair of the British Tunnelling Society (BTS), the Harding Prize competition invites engineers aged 33 or under to submit an original paper “addressing aspects of tunnelling which are considered of interest to the tunnelling industry”.
The submitted papers are assessed by a judging panel, which selects a shortlist of finalists.
Based on paper submissions from 11 applicants, the following finalists have been shortlisted:
- Alasdair Fraser-Sinclair (AtkinsRéalis)
Integration of soil-structure interaction and structural analysis for a complex reference design - Matthew Gibson (Morgan Sindall)
Construction of the shaft slipform secondary lining at Thames Tideway West - Ramnath Arumugam (Bedi Consulting)
Design, construction and risk management of large span NATM tunnels in weak rock masses with low overburden in India - Ross White (BEMO)
VSM shaft sinking in challenging ground conditions
The above finalists will present their papers at this BTS evening meeting and respond to questions from the judging panel as part of the final stage of the evaluation process.
The event will conclude with the announcement of the winner of the 2026 Harding Prize.
Please register in advance to help us manage numbers and ensure we have everything prepared for you on the night.
Following the presentation, there will be a networking session in the ICE Kendal's bar sponsored by:
BEDI Consulting
Delivering groundbreaking engineering solutions
BEMO
Specialising in the construction and refurbishment of civil engineering structures, with a particular focus on tunnelling
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure
Organised by
British Tunnelling Society
The BTS is a dynamic group of tunnelling professionals sharing knowledge within the industry.
Speakers
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