Enhancing safety in complex underground projects

Customer case: enhancing safety in complex underground projects

Underground environments represent some of the most demanding and safety-critical workplaces in modern construction, infrastructure, and mining operations. Limited visibility, constantly changing conditions, and extensive tunnel systems make it difficult to maintain real-time situational awareness. In these environments, rapid access to accurate information is essential — not only for safety, but also for operational efficiency.

When Veidekke, one of Scandinavia’s leading construction and civil engineering companies, undertook a major tunnel infrastructure project in Stockholm, ensuring the safety of approximately 400 daily workers became a top priority. The dynamic nature of the site, combined with the inherent risks of underground work, required a solution capable of delivering reliable, real-time oversight.

To address these challenges, Veidekke complemented its established safety procedures with an advanced digital safety system delivered through a collaboration between Axians, Mobilaris och TPO. Since its implementation in 2018, the solution has played a key role in creating a safer and more controlled working environment underground.

From limited visibility to real-time decision support

Traditionally, underground operations have relied heavily on manual coordination and fragmented information. This often leads to delayed decision-making and increased operational risk.

With the integrated solution, Veidekke now benefits from real-time visibility into the location of personnel, vehicles, and equipment throughout the tunnel system. Through an intuitive interface, safety managers can quickly identify deviations, assess situations, and act immediately when needed. Importantly, all personal data is anonymized and only accessed under predefined emergency protocols, ensuring compliance with privacy requirements.

Improved safety and operational efficiency

Beyond strengthening safety, the system also contributes to more efficient workflows. Enhanced visibility into assets, machinery, and vehicles supports better coordination, reduces downtime, and improves resource utilization.

The robust communications infrastructure ensures reliable performance even in harsh and constantly evolving underground conditions.

A collaborative approach to complex challenges

The solution combines complementary expertise:
Axians – Installation, project management, and ongoing operations
Mobilaris – Real-time positioning and visualization software
TPO – Mission-critical network and communications infrastructure

Together, they provide a fully integrated solution that simplifies deployment, minimizes complexity, and delivers measurable value without requiring customers to manage multiple vendors.

Driving digital development underground

As underground projects grow in scale and complexity, the demand for intelligent, data-driven safety solutions continues to increase. This collaboration demonstrates how proven technologies and specialized expertise can transform high-risk environments into safer, more efficient workplaces.

For more information, email: info.axiansse@axians.com