APWA News

APWA Encourages Members to “Share Your Story” on “Built by Bonds” Website

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…

The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow visits Miami’s Signature Bridge

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…

APWA Past President Bill Verkest Passes Away

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…

New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

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…

APWA Leadership Shares a Message in Response to the Los Angeles Wildfires

On behalf of the American Public Works Association, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones as well as their homes…

APWA Endorsement of Water Resources Bill Touted in Run Up to Passage by Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee touted the American Public Works Association’s letter of support along with others in advance of a successful…

APWA Announces Partnership with BuildWitt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals recently announced it will partner with BuildWitt to provide public works professionals with access to expert-led micro-lessons…

PWX 2024 Ceremony Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Captures Attention of Local Media

Atlanta, GA—PWX, APWA’s premier annual conference that draws participants from around the world, is always an exciting opportunity for public works professionals to convene, learn, and network. This year, pre-conference…

APWA Joins Launch of New Group to Bridge Public Works, Engineering Workforce Shortages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.— The world’s largest organization of public works professionals has worked with its longtime partner organizations to help bring together more than a dozen like-minded organizations…

APWA Leadership Shares a Message in Response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Dear Public Works First Responders and APWA Members, APWA continues to monitor the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are hearing members’ stories about how they and their families…