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Gender diversity in the operations end of public works is shockingly poor. Women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce but even this figure includes those who work…
Read MoreWhether a winter event will be snow, sleet, freezing rain, rain or all of the above significantly affects how you’ll fight the next storm. Dual-Pol radar often allows you to see which of these precipitation types will be part of the incoming storm, as well as the intensity and timing of the storm. Let’s go through case studies and discover tips and tricks to better prepare you and your crews for the right storm.
Read MoreSince statehood in 1959, little changed in Alaska’s snow removal operations beyond minor equipment configurations and operators in the seats. However, in the last 15 years, Alaska’s snow operations have undergone substantial and meaningful changes including adjustments to plow routes and work shifts, equipment innovations, and implementation of new technologies. Enjoy this overview of Alaska’s evolution from the past into the present day and their vision moving forward.
Read MoreIn cities where the snow does not melt for the entire winter season, snow storage facilities are an essential component of winter maintenance. Depending on the type of facility, managing a snow storage site involves not only staff and equipment costs but also the costs associated with environmental testing, utilities, and site maintenance during the summer. The City of Regina has adopted innovative technologies to gather site user data, implement a cost recovery initiative, and regularly educate snow-hauling contractors and their staff.
Read MoreThis session will examine the maturity curve for many of the technologies that have impacted public works over the years. We’ll cover technologies for field crew mobile devices, fleet/driver tracking,…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Thousand Oaks, California: On November 7, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at a local bar & grill in Thousand Oaks, California resulting in the tragic deaths of…
Read MorePublic speaking, presentation and communication skills are requisite competencies for public works leaders. These skills are needed for effective communication to the public, elected officials and peers. Communication capabilities remain…
Read MoreTo ensure that staffing levels and resources are strategically focused, clear expectations and accountability must be provided in performance work plans. Essential components of work plan development include the creation…
Read MoreFaster network speeds go hand-in-hand with higher network costs. So how do you balance the need to provide the bandwidth necessary for today’s (not to mention the future’s connected offices…
Read MoreDon’t miss this session about the current challenges and available tools related to pavement management. As a partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL),…
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