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APWA's Engineering and Technology Committee developed this document to provide guidance on local agency use of unmanned aerial systems.
Read MorePreparing a Successful Master Plan: It takes Two – Planners and Operators. Master plans, and the resulting capital improvement plans, are the basis for public works programming. Operations staff are critical…
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This toolbox provides information on tree preservation and protection, design considerations for new trees, and the benefits of including trees in asset management systems.
Read MoreEvery public works department struggles with workforce capacity issues and budget constraints. Managing city assets located in confined spaces, or networked or distributed assets across hundreds of square miles, make…
Read MoreThe UPROW committee will present lessons learned in implementing electronic permitting systems. This is an opportunity to showcase the challenges and benefits experienced by various agencies that implemented a new…
Read MoreThe Town of Ellington began experiencing contaminated wells in 2017, prompting them to take a close look at their winter material application. The findings were significant and prompted change. Several strategies were implemented to reduce salt usage and environmental impact. After the first year there were positive, noticeable results. These results were shared with the UCONN T2 and briefly with the NEAPWA. The strategies outlined can be adapted by any other town/state and will provide positive results.
Read MoreAI/Machine Learning and Cloud Platforms for Water and Sewer Pipe Condition Assessments. Understanding the condition of underground water and sewer infrastructure is critical in determining maintenance strategies, repair and replacement costs…
Read MoreSeth Mattison is an internationally recognized thought leader, author, advisor, and top-rated keynote speaker on change and innovation, sales and influence, leadership, and the future of work. His research, case…
Read MoreThis session will inform participants regarding options and opportunities available to initiate a liquids operation into their current winter maintenance plan. Starting from the ground up is somewhat difficult without some tips and understanding of where one might go or end up when looking at implementing liquids into an operation. Class subject matter will consist of brine production, application equipment, calibration, record keeping, and outside information or sources utilized to assist in implementing a liquids program. Further information will be provided on the growth of the City of Waconia’s agency liquids operation to blending and on-demand liquid production and blending.
Read MoreThroughout our careers most of us change positions and roles numerous times. Adapting to new challenges, responsibilities, and authority are keys to successfully navigating one’s career. Progressing from technical positions into leadership roles can be the most challenging change of all. As Rick Rigsby states, leadership is about combining technical knowledge and wisdom to grow your impact. During our careers, we must learn from those who came before us and then be prepared to pass on our wisdom to the next generation. This presentation will focus on two long-time public works professionals who have greatly impacted one another’s careers. Learn how a now retired Baby Boomer and a Generation X Leader supported, collaborated, mentored and then reverse-mentored each other to help grow their influence in the public works field.
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