The January APWA Reporter, which focuses on Trending Technology, is now available online! Technology is changing so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up. This issue highlights some trends people are seeing in the public works field.
In the January President’s Message, President Vic Bianes, PE, says, “When applied thoughtfully, technology can be a powerful means of easing challenging areas in our organizations that aren’t working well. Embracing technology isn’t about replacing people; it’s about empowering professionals to work smarter to make informed decisions.”
In this issue:
- Looking for ways to boost your productivity? Why not use the tools you already have? APWA member Eryn Stone walks us through how to leverage licenses your agency already has to streamline work processes using technology tricks you might not have even thought about!
- Is your agency thinking about implementing new or changing current software? In a story by APWA member Merrick Madden, find out how to ask the right questions so you end up with the technology that does exactly what you need it to do.
- APWA member Adam Carnow explains how taking advantage of digital twins which allow you to evaluate scenarios before making a real-world decision.
- Plus, it’s that time of the year to be thinking about the APWA Board of Directors, as a call for nominations has been issued.
There’s even more to digest in this month’s issue, so get started reading now.
A Preview of Next Month’s APWA Reporter
February’s issue focuses on water resources. From employing a “batch and build” method, to piloting tools to help with PFAS compliance, and finding out how to support long-term flood resilience, the upcoming issue will be packed with great info. Plus, another episode of the Roving Reporter will appear!
