APWA News

Join Us for the APWA Nonmember Open House

Curious about how APWA can help you or your agency? Join us on October 27 for the APWA Nonmember Open House to discover the value of becoming part of the…

Get Your Free Copy of IFME’s Disaster Recovery Management Guidebook

The International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) is comprised of nearly two dozen member countries and connects municipal and public works engineers worldwide to share knowledge, innovation, and a united…

Bring Your Big Idea to Life: New Initiatives Program Applications Are Open

The New Initiatives Fall 2026 application cycle is now open. Do you have an idea that could provide an innovative solution to other members or chapters, create a new approach…

The October APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

The upcoming winter is expected to be unusual with El Niño making an appearance. While predicted to be warmer than past winters, there will still be winter weather events that…

New Coalition Launches to Champion Canada’s Infrastructure Economy

OTTAWA, ON—Canada’s local infrastructure is the foundation of the federal government’s ambitious, nation-building agenda and strong, healthy communities. However, 11 percent of core public infrastructure is rated in poor or…

APWA Welcomes New President, Robert Garland, and Two New Board Members

KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) is honored to announce that Robert Garland, PE, PWLF, Vice President and Regional Director, McKim & Creed, Sarasota, Florida, has been sworn…

Introducing ReliefWorks: Serving Those Who Serve

KANSAS CITY, MO—During the Tuesday General Session at the PWX (Public Works Expo) conference in Houston, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the launch of ReliefWorks, a new disaster…

The September APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

As summer eases into fall, we turn our attention to fleet. What’s the latest in fleet management? Are EVs worth it? What about degrees in fleet management? Also, APWA is…

APWA Celebrates 2026 Public Works Projects of the Year

KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) recently announced its 2026 Public Works Project of the Year Award recipients. Winners oversee infrastructure projects that are publicly developed, owned, and…

Houston Welcomes 6,000+ Infrastructure Leaders from Across the Globe to Tackle Communities’ Biggest Challenges

KANSAS CITY, MO—Houston will welcome more than 6,000 public works professionals from around the world, August 30–September 2, as the American Public Works Association (APWA) brings its Public Works Expo…