Virtual underground construction - Expert system for underground engineering - Risk oriented design - Integrated software tool for optimal design - Innovations in tunnel boring machines - Innovations in road headers - Innovations in shotcreting machines - New material for lining and ground improvement - Reduction of impact on environment - Improvements in the safety of workers - Exploration and visualization of geological data - Innovations in monitoring - Use of virtual and augmented reality - Automated steering of tunnel boring machines - Innovation in construction processes - Innovative devices for monitoring and inspection after construction - Robotic devices for maintenance - Maintenance management and life cycle analysis.