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Follow the latest news about AFTES, as well as local and international activities involving tunnels and underground spaces.
Access the presentations from the AFTES Tuesday (Lyon) of 12 March 2024
Access the presentation of the AFTES LYON Tuesdays of 12 March 2024. Two topics: the Sarenne hydroelectric scheme tunnel and tunnels in the nuclear industry.
Access the presentation of the AFTES Tuesday (Paris) of 27 february 2024
Access the presentation of the AFTES Tuesdays PARIS of 27 February 2024 on the theme: The Auckland metro in New Zealand.
Access the presentations of the AFTES Tuesday (Paris) of 14 February 2023
Access the 3 presentations of the Mardis de l’AFTES PARIS of 14 February 2023 on the theme: “Fire in underground works”.
Tribute to Jean-Luc REITH
We have learned of the death of Jean-Luc REITH on 5 December 2023. A tribute will be paid to him in the next TES.
AFTES 2023 General Meeting and election of new members and officers
The AFTES Annual General Meeting was held on December 12, 2023, providing an opportunity for the outgoing Chairman to take stock of the work carried out during his term of office.
Tribute to Robert LIMONET
We have learned of the death of Robert Limonet last weekend. He will be laid to rest at 12 noon on Saturday 14 October at the La Balme de Sillingy crematorium near Annecy.
Interview with Michel Deffayet, President of AFTES, for BFM TV
On the occasion of Congress 2023, Michel Deffayet was interviewed by BFM Business journalist Jean Baptiste Huet. Watch the video!
Alain GRIZAUD succeeds Bruno CAVAGNÉ as FNTP President
Alain Grizaud is the new President of the “Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics” (FNTP). He succeeds Bruno Cavagné, who has held the post since 2013.
The 2023 actions of the AFTES Youth Committee
A l’occasion du congrès 2023, le comité des jeune de l’AFTES vous présente ses actions passées et futures, au cours du congrès 2023. Venez les rejoindre sur place ou en ligne.
Discover the presentations of the Young Professionals’ Evening on 20 June 2023
The AFTES Young Professionals Evening is an opportunity to share knowledge with experts and make lasting professional contacts and friendships.
A new decree on accidents at work and compulsory signs on construction sites
A new decree requires employers to declare all fatal work to the Labour Inspectorate, and imposes a criminal penalty if they fail to do so. This decree came into force on 12 June 2023.
Invitation to the thesis defence of Agathe MICHALSKI (ITPE)
You are invited to attend Agathe MICHALSKI’s thesis defence, which will take place in the Prunier amphitheatre at ENTPE on 5 July 2023 at 2pm or by video.
