APWA News

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…

Roadshow Visits South Dakota

A community vision nearly two decades in the making received national attention Wednesday as APWA and its Engineering & Public Works Roadshow partners celebrated the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena in…

The August APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

August is here, and that means PWX is around the corner! The August issue of the APWA Reporter has great info about the conference, as well as a sneak peek…

The July APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

July is a big month for APWA, as it’s when the APWA 2026 Projects of the Year are announced. This year, we have some innovative projects to highlight. Plus, it’s…

New Wrinkle–Rare Honor–Give APWA Louder NPWW Voice in Nation’s Capital

For the second consecutive year, APWA’s Government Affairs team scheduled a chock-full slate of activities in Washington DC during National Public Works Week in May, won US House and Senate…

APWA Wins Three Telly Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) is excited to share that it has been recognized multiple times as part of the 47th Annual Telly Awards.…

The June APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

Emergencies happen. And when they do, it’s public works professionals who are usually the first to respond. They are on the front lines clearing storm debris, rebuilding washed-out roads, and…