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This 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 MoreDiscover how lean thinking can be integrated into the public works and transportation worlds. Among the concepts and topics we'll discuss are the lean philosophy; team development and organizational principles;…
Read MoreLearn about the intricacies of developing a Utilities Strategic Plan that covers four lines of business (water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste) within a public works organizational framework. The objectives of…
Read MoreNEW SLR Projections – the science behind the data (15 min) In July 2018, new sea level rise projections were released for Washington. The background about how these projections have…
Read MoreSession 1: Drainage Benefits for All: Flood Reduction, Climate Resilience, and Public Open Space This presentation will describe how Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is using public open-space planning, watershed science,…
Read MoreFaced with a mounting number of service requests for overflowing trash cans on neighborhood street corners, San Francisco experimented with smart technology to tackle the problem. Partnering with the high-tech…
Read MoreThe City of Beaverton, Oregon, uses Cityworks as its asset management software. In 2018, the city upgraded its internal GIS servers with ArcGIS Enterprise and externalized Cityworks. This streamlined and…
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