APWA News

APWA Foundation Announces $40,000 Donation from Pakpour Consulting Group to Fund Annual Young Leader of the Year Award

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—This month, the American Public Works Association (APWA) Foundation received a $40,000 donation from Pakpour Consulting Group (PCG) after they made an initial donation of…

Submit Your Entries for the 2024 Public Works Trending Technologies Bracket Challenge

VOTE for the 2024 Public Works Trending Technologies Bracket Challenge Voting is now open to choose the 2024 Top Trending Technologies in Public Works! Show us what technologies you think…

More than 5,000 Public Works Professionals Will Gather in San Diego to Learn and Lend a Hand after Tropical Storm Hilary

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association will welcome more than 5,000 Public Works First Responders to its annual PWX conference, August 27-30, where readiness and resiliency…

APWA Leadership Shares a Message in Response to Hawaii’s Wildfires

Dear APWA Members, The American Public Works Association shares the concerns of many members and the public regarding the recent impact of wildfires in Maui and the island of Hawaii.…

Focus on Public Works Spotlights Transportation

#APWATransportation and #FocusOnPW on social media. As volunteers and experts in the diverse transportation fields, the Transportation Committee provides APWA members with resources for developing and exchanging ideas, knowledge, and…

APWA Nominee Mark Pestrella Appointed to Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Board of Directors

ISI is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pestrella, PE, Director of Los Angeles County Public Works, to its Board of Directors. He fills the seat vacated by…

New Hampshire Law Recognizes Public Works Professionals as First Responders

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation into law that formally recognizes public works professionals as first responders. Senate Bill 325, which had bipartisan support, defines first responders and…

Watch the Second Stop on the Infrastructure Works Engineering & Public Works Roadshow

Making its second stop since announcing its nationwide plan to highlight good infrastructure and focus the need for a deeper workforce, the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow held a press…