Pedro Pacheco is CEO of BERD and Professor of Bridges in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto. With different roles in more than 250 bridges in fi ve continents, he is the author of about 100 papers in international journals and conferences. He is the creator of Organic Prestressing System. He was recognized with 10+ national and international awards including the European Steel Bridges Award, the fib PhD award and Cotec Innovation prize, among others. Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal. Teaching activity covering topics of bridge design, structural analysis and dynamics. More than 20 years of experience in the testing and monitoring of diverse typologies of bridges and construction equipment. Author of more than 150 papers in international journals and conferences. With over 20 years of experience in heavy civil construction, he currently leads the Technical Services Group for Bridges and Structures at Flatiron, overseeing projects in both the United States and Canada. His comprehensive experience with Dragados and Carlos Fernandez Casado S.L., among others, further establishes him as a subject matter expert in major bridge design and construction, with significant experience spanning Europe and North America.