The committee marked major impetus for increased safety and better quality of life in recent years.

• Especially in densely populated inner cities the development of new tunnelling methods helped to reduce the impairment of public life significantly.
• The safety of humans and the environment during underground construction has increased significantly.
• The Recommendations of the DAUB are often referenced by standards and guidelines.
• The DAUB collects and publishes information on underground construction and supports various research projects.
• DAUB was able to drive forward the development of safe and environmentally friendly construction methods for underground infrastructure, improving cut-and-cover as well as shield tunnelling.