APWA News
APWA’s Government Affairs Team amplifies the voice of public works every day in Washington DC. During National Public Works Week, it used a bigger megaphone. During three separate events on…
The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stopped at San Jacinto College, May 7, to spotlight the pivotal role of engineering and public works in community development and innovative design at…
Apple Valley, Minnesota–On May 1, 2025, the Roadshow stopped at the Minnesota Zoo to celebrate the recent arrival of the facility’s new Treetop Trail. “Like any great infrastructure project involving…
Athens, Georgia–The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow made a memorable stop in Athens, Georgia, celebrating the restoration of one of the state’s most culturally and historically significant infrastructure landmarks—the Murmur…
North Texas–APWA’s national collaboration to showcase great infrastructure and emphasize the need for a new workforce visited the North Texas Municipal Water District’s $1.6 billion Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply…
Washington, DC—In February, the American Public Works Association (APWA) participated in the 2025 Future City® global science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition by sponsoring a special award as part…
Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure delivers an overview of tax-exempt bonds and other financing tools used by state and local governments. “As our country’s infrastructure needs continue to…
Miami—The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour today at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site. The Signature Bridge, part of the larger Connecting Miami I-395/SR-836/I-95…
Past APWA President William “Bill” Arthur Verkest of Arlington, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2025. An APWA member for more than 40 years, Verkest was very active at the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…