BSCESNews February 2025

Construction Institute Boston Chapter/Innovative Practices

VOLUME 49 | ISSUE 6 | February 2025

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Pioneering the Future: Innovative Practices in Infrastructure

By Edward Breed, ENV SP, Project Manager, Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc.

Innovation cannot happen in isolation, and Skanska understands the value of collaboration. In the fast-evolving world of construction, Skanska strives to lead the way by incorporating innovative practices to improve project delivery, foster collaboration, and streamline operations. ... Read more

President's Report

By Christopher P. Hersey, Project Executive, Suffolk Construction

This month’s newsletter is sponsored by 2024-2025 BSCES Society Sponsor, Skanska USA Civil. Skanska’s article on “Pioneering the Future: Innovative Practices in Infrastructure,” highlights infrastructure innovation by exploring a number of their key practices that foster innovation. This article focuses on the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement project, which was recognized with DBIA’s Best in VDC Award. ... Read more

Construction Institute Boston Chapter

By Edward Breed, ENV SP, Project Manager, Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc., and Construction Institute Boston Chapter Chair

Welcome to the latest issue of BSCESNews, featuring the Construction Institute (CI) Boston Chapter! We’re excited to share the most recent updates, events, and construction industry news with you. As always, we value your involvement and look forward to continuing to serve the needs of our construction and civil engineering community. ... Read more

PFAS Amid a Change in Federal Administration: What is the Outlook Moving Forward for Water and Wastewater?

By Scott A. Grieco, PhD, PE, Vice President, National PFAS Lead, Kleinfelder

On January 20, 2025, immediately following the presidential inauguration, a number of executive orders were signed — including one for a Regulatory Freeze Pending Review. This directly impacted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed rule focused on wastewater discharge limits for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) industrial category, which includes PFAS manufacturers. ... Read more

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Elizabeth Clark, PE

Anna Dastgheib-Beheshti, PE

Christopher P. Hersey, LEED AP

Michael T. Sullivan, PE

Richard F. Keenan

2024 - 2025 BSCES Board of Government

President: Christopher P. Hersey, LEED AP

President-Elect: Kathryn Swanson, PE

Secretary: Elizabeth A. Clark, PE

Treasurer: Gregory L. Mirliss, STS

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Senior Vice Presidents: Richard A. Matson, PE; Antonios Vytiniotis, PhD, PE

Vice Presidents: Anuja Kamat, PhD; Rishabh V. Iyer, PE

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Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Daniel B. Robbins, PE

Construction Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Edward G. Breed, ENV SP

Engineering Management Group Chair: Craig M. Steigerwalt, PE, PSP, PMP, CCM

Environmental & Water Resources Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Emanuel D. DeAndrade, PE

Geo-Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Jorge E. Fuentes, PE

Structural Engineering Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Ryan Marshall, PE, SE

Transportation & Development Institute Boston Interim Chapter Chair: Richard A. Matson, PE

Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Boston Chapter Chair: Cory A. Cormier, PE

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