The first four tunnel boring machines are coming to New Jersey to build the Gateway rail tunnel. Here's what they do and why they're the safest method.

As with any task, if there’s more than one way to do it, then you should explore all of your options before forging ahead. This holds true in the world of utility construction. For years now, ...

A new 380-ton tunnel boring machine (TBM) measuring 14 feet 8 inches tall has arrived at a wastewater project in Alexandria, Virginia. Dubbed “Hazel,” the TBM marks a significant milestone in the ...

A 21-ft, 8-in dia earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine has launched in Seattle to begin creation of a 2.7-mile-long tunnel that will store combined sewer overflow as part of the city's consent ...

Excavation is complete on the second of two vehicular tunnels that make up Elon Musk’s innovative underground transportation system beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) campus. The Boring ...

This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows the tunnel boring machine "Xi Wang" in Shanghai, east China. The "Xi Yi" and "Xi Wang" ...

Making its way from Schwanau, Germany, to Alexandria, a welcome reception was held on July 14 to celebrate Hazel’s arrival, with over 100 attendees including City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson.