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2025 ACEC-NH & NHDOT Technical Exchange Conference
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Thursday, April 17
 

10:00am EDT

Session 2: A) Pease Development Authority - An Update; B) Engineering Resilience: Critical Upgrades for The Port of New Hampshire
Thursday April 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Session 2A: Pease Development Authority - An Update
Speakers: Chasen Congreves, Pease Development Authority; Robert Furey, Hoyle Tanner
- This presentation will provide the history of the creation of the Pease Development Authority, and a summary of current day planning and engineering initiatives. Learn how the facility has been transformed from a former USAF Strategic Air Command Base to a Civilian Tradeport, and the differences in airfield and building design standards. To help understand the pace of planned improvements, a short discussion on how the PDA is structured and the different funding mechanisms will be covered. Key to this discussion is to understand what comprises the PDA, and update on the varying business elements ranging from the two Airports, to the Tradeport, Golf Course, and Division of Ports and Harbors.

Session 2B: Engineering Resilience: Critical Upgrades for The Port of New Hampshire
Speakers: Kyle Vandemoer, Appledore Marine; Danielle Somma, Appledore Marine; Daniel Del Tufo, Appledore Marine
- The Market Street Marine Terminal’s main wharf is a critical maritime hub, supporting over 2,300 jobs and adding $274.5 million in regional value. After 50+ years of service, deterioration led to a 2011 failure and a 2017 “Poor” structural rating, with closure projected for 2022. A $7.5 million MARAD grant and a $5 million state match funded its restoration, securing the terminal's contribution to New Hampshire’s economy. Construction began in 2022 and was substantially completed in early 2024. Now fully operational, the wharf ensures continued support for maritime industries and regional economic growth.
Moderators
avatar for Loretta Girard Doughty

Loretta Girard Doughty

Program Administrator, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
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Speakers
avatar for Danielle Somma, PE

Danielle Somma, PE

Vice President & Principal, Appledore Marine
Danielle Somma is a Vice President and a Principal at Appledore Marine Engineering, specializing in marine engineering. A licensed professional engineer with 15+ years of experience, she has inspected, designed, and assessed waterfront facilities across the U.S. and internationally... Read More →
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Kyle Vandemoer, PE, SE

Vice President & Waterfront Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine
Kyle Vandemoer, Vice President of Appledore Marine Engineering (AME), is a leader in waterfront structural engineering with a decade-long passion for developing sustainable and resilient marine structures. He oversees a diverse range of projects—including inspection, design, analysis... Read More →
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Robert Furey

Senior Vice President | Director of Aviation Services, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
Bob Furey is a Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Aviation Services at Hoyle Tanner, leading a team dedicated to delivering top-tier airport planning, design, and construction services. With a background as a Civil Engineer in the U.S. Air Force, Bob has spent 32 years... Read More →
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Chasen Congreves, C.M.

Director of Operations, Pease Development Authority
Chasen Congreves is the Director of Operations for the Pease Development Authority (PDA), overseeing Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Skyhaven Airport, New Hampshire’s Ports and Harbors, Pease Golf Course, and the Pease International Tradeport. Congreves held leadership... Read More →
avatar for Daniel Del Tufo, PE

Daniel Del Tufo, PE

Senior Engineer, Appledore Marine
A Senior Engineer at Appledore Marine Engineering, Daniel strives to ensure high quality and innovation in every project. With 8 years of experience in marine engineering as a licensed professional engineer, Daniel specializes in waterfront structural design, heavy marine construction... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Salon C

11:15am EDT

Session 7: A) The Replacement of the Park Avenue Viaduct: Micropile Foundations and Innovative Construction Techniques; B) Sturbridge MA Bridge Replacement - Micropiles/Integral Abutments
Thursday April 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Session 7A: The Replacement of the Park Avenue Viaduct: Micropile Foundations and Innovative Construction Techniques
Speakers: Arsanious Guirguis, Hardesty & Hanover
- The 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct, an elevated steel structure, services over 200,000 commuters every weekday. Last rehabilitated in 1993, the viaduct is being replaced and made more resilient using a rapid construction approach with minimal disruption to commuters. The project, located between East 115th and East 123rd Streets, required rock-socketed drilled micropile foundations installed in low overhead conditions utilizing innovative construction techniques while minimizing disturbances to the neighborhood and surrounding structures. The project's quality assurance program included a comprehensive testing program comprised of verification testing on sacrificial micropiles, proof tests at substructure locations, and rock socket video inspections.

Session 7B: Sturbridge MA Bridge Replacement - Micropiles/Integral Abutments
Speaker: Michael Sullivan, CHA; Sam Turek, CHA
- Following MassDOT’s 2023 moratorium on the use of integral abutment bridges founded on micropiles, CHA worked with MassDOT to design and construct two such trial bridges, including the recently completed Champeaux Road Bridge in Sturbridge, MA. CHA developed a structural monitoring plan to measure the bridge’s performance over three years. The real-time monitoring includes strain gauges in the superstructure and micropiles, and inclinometers and pressure sensors at the back of abutments. A data acquisition logger will take continuous readings from all the devices. CHA will use the information to develop design standards for future MassDOT bridge projects.  
Moderators
avatar for Kristen Hayden, PE

Kristen Hayden, PE

Project Manager, Fuss & O'Neill, Inc.
Kristen specializes in developing drainage designs for large-scale highway and roadway projects. She has more than 20 years of experience in stormwater and roadway design for municipal and state projects across New England. Kristen has an extensive understanding of stormwater regulations... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Arsanious Guirguis

Arsanious Guirguis

Lead Geotechnical Engineer, Hardesty & Hanover
Arsani is a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer at H&H's with over 13 years of hands-on experience in designing and managing the construction of foundations and substructures for a wide range of bridges across the Northeast. His portfolio includes movable bridges, highway overpasses... Read More →
avatar for Michael Sullivan, PE

Michael Sullivan, PE

Senior Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Clough, Harbour & Associates (CHA)
Michael Sullivan, PE, has over 19 years of engineering design and project management experience. His technical expertise includes designing, assessing, and inspecting multiple types of bridges for state agencies throughout the northeast, including the Rhode Island Department of Transportation... Read More →
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Sam Turek

Project Engineer, Clough, Harbour & Associates (CHA)
Sam Turek is a Project Engineer in the Transportation Bridge Group at Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP.  He has 7 years of civil engineering experience, specializing in bridge design and analysis. Sam is responsible for bridge design including analytical bridge modeling, calculations... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Salon C

2:00pm EDT

Session 11: A) Strafford Square Intersection (Rochester Roundabout); B) Souhegan River Pedestrian Trail, Merrimack, NH
Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Session 11A: Strafford Square Intersection (Rochester Roundabout)
Speaker: David McNamara, Stantec
- The Strafford Square intersection had long been one of the City’s highest priority transportation projects. The original layout created numerous conflict points leading to driver confusion and hesitation when traversing the intersection. The confusion distracted drivers from recognizing and responding to pedestrians and bicyclists, making it a dangerous and difficult area for all users.

The project included the construction of a modern multi-lane roundabout; relocating the aerial utility lines underground; new stormwater infrastructure including an underground infiltration system, water and sewer utility upgrades and replacements; and new ornamental street lighting, Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), and landscaping.

Session 11B: Souhegan River Pedestrian Trail, Merrimack, NH
Speakers: Anna Giraldi, Turner Group; Tony Puntin, NHDOT
- The Souhegan River Pedestrian Trail connects the town’s four quadrants by providing a crossing of the heavily traveled US Route 3.  Utilizing an abandoned canal for a former shoe factory, the trail allows  residents and visitors  pedestrian access to the central business district, residential areas, parks, trails, shops, and schools, while maintaining the town’s history and environment. Although complex historical and environmental permitting requirements extended the design phase, construction was completed on time despite unexpected site conditions and will benefit the community for years to come. Innovative engineering solutions minimized environmental impact, including helical piles for the boardwalk to preserve the natural habitats and Foamed Glass Aggregate to reduce pressure on historic canal walls.
Moderators
avatar for Jody Trunfio, PE

Jody Trunfio, PE

Principal, TEC, Inc.
Jody is a Principal with TEC, Inc. and has been with the company since its inception over 20 years ago. He currently works in collaboration with TEC’s practice areas overseeing the company’s major infrastructure projects throughout New England while remaining strongly committed... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Anna Giraldi

Anna Giraldi

Vice President, Chief Bridge Engineer, Turner Group
Anna Giraldi is the Chief Bridge Engineer at the Turner Group with over 25 years of experience in bridge design. She holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech, specializing in structural engineering. Anna is the co-chair of the Women Transportation Seminar (WTS... Read More →
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David McNamara

Project Manager, Stantec
Dave is a seasoned civil engineer and project manager with 25 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure design. Dave is skilled at leading large, multidiscipline teams and has managed a broad array of projects throughout all phases of development, from conceptual through... Read More →
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Anthony "Tony" Puntin

Project Manager, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Tony has over 30 years of experience in the civil engineering profession with a focus on transportation and project management.  He is a Project Manager in NHDOT’s Community Assistance group.  He is also an adjunct professor at UNH where he is the coordinator of the Civil/Environmental... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salon C

3:30pm EDT

Session 15: A) Hurricane Helene Impacts and Response in Western NC (Emphasizing Utility Impacts and Restoration)
Thursday April 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Session 14A: Hurricane Helene Impacts and Response in Western NC (Emphasizing Utility Impacts and Restoration)
Speaker: Chip Hutchens, Weston & Sampson; Jim Forbes, Weston & Sampson
- In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through South Carolina, Georgia, Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, causing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and infrastructure destruction. NCDOT and its partners launched immediate response efforts to restore utilities and access. This session explores the challenges and strategies behind the recovery, including emergency work procedures, safety concerns, and expedited repairs using accelerated design-build procedures for roadway and bridge replacement projects. Attendees will gain key insights into disaster response coordination, regulatory considerations, and best practices for resilient infrastructure. Ideal for engineers, utility managers, and policymakers focused on effective post-disaster recovery and long-term sustainability.
Moderators
avatar for Nichole Davis

Nichole Davis

Vice President/Creative & Development Director, Hoyle, Tanner
Nichole is a Vice President and Hoyle Tanner's Creative & Development Director based in the corporate office. She works with all levels of employees assisting with the firm’s marketing and branding strategy and initiatives. Her passion is making a difference and collaborating with... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Chip Hutchens, PE

Chip Hutchens, PE

Regional Manager/Associate, Weston & Sampson
Chip Hutchens is the Regional Manager for Weston & Sampson’s four North Carolina offices.  With 35 years of transportation experience, he started in the Roadway Design unit at NCDOT before joining the consultant community where he has expanded his design experience to include hydraulic... Read More →
avatar for Jim Forbes

Jim Forbes

Utilities Manager, Weston & Sampson
Jim is a seasoned civil engineering professional with over 39 years of experience in roadway construction and utility coordination. He has worked extensively with NCDOT and VDOT, managing utility projects for major infrastructure developments. Over the past 13 years, he has led coordination... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salon C
 
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