About This Group
Effective September 7, 2024
Engineering and construction are fundamental to public works and to almost all aspects of modern life. The resources the Engineering and Construction Committee has made available through this website have three primary objectives:
- To provide information about emerging engineering, construction, and society trends, and new insights into the implication of engineering practice for our communities and quality of life.
- To support the education of public works practitioners, users, and other stakeholders about the issues, techniques, and tools of public works management.
- To inform advocacy by APWA and others for the development of community values and public policy, supporting wise investment and use of society’s resources for public works.
Mission
To encourage sharing and application of knowledge about engineering and construction and advancing these practices in public works, pursuing APWA’s mission to develop and support the people, agencies, and organizations that plan, build, maintain, and improve our communities.
Resources for Members
The Resource Center has a collection of educational resources our engineering and construction community can listen to, read, or watch. These items include recorded sessions from past PWX events, past CLLs, past APWA Reporter magazine articles, and other programs of interest to engineering and construction professionals.
APWA Connect – Share and Discuss
Members interested in discussing engineering and construction topics with other APWA members are encouraged to subscribe to APWA Connect, which will be relaunched in 2025. This forum connects you with other engineering and construction professionals and provides opportunities to post and answer questions from your peers.
Contact Us
Email the Engineering and Construction Committee.
Committee Roster
Chair
Michael Holder, PE
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Vice President of Transportation Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
Vice Chair
Margaret Medellin
City and County of Denver
Utilities Deputy Manager
Denver, Colorado
Member
Alex Jordan
City of Shakopee
City Engineer
Shakopee, Minnesota
Member
Lowell Patton, CPII
Ceresola Inspection Services
Project Manager
Fernly, Nevada
Member
Doug Paulus, PE, CPII
Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD
Senior Construction Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Member
Doug Wiersig, PE
Raba Kistner
Vice President and North Texas Marketplace Leader
Argyle, Texas
Technical Director
Wilfrid “Wilf” Nixon, PhD, PE, PWLF
Professional Snowfighters Association
President
Iowa City, Iowa
Staff Liaison
Kristen Strobbe
American Public Works Association
Education Manager
Kansas City, Missouri