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In early 2017, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works identified qualified engineers to interview with Los Angeles County Fire Department to become Structures Specialists on the FEMA USA-Task…
Read MoreUtility conflicts and relocations continue to be the primary cause of schedule delays and project cost overruns for public works projects. Developing and maintaining strong partnerships between public agencies and…
Read MoreThere are several government agencies, task forces, and partner associations who conduct relevant and innovative research pertinent to winter maintenance operations. Find out what research is being conducted in the field and how to use research findings to improve your agency’s snow and ice control operations.
Read MoreStaff reductions left the Village of Niles Public Works Department with a large dilemma: How could they continue to provide the snow removal service levels that residents expected? One solution was the optimization of routes and the use of GPS navigation units to provide turn-by-turn directions for the plow drivers. Previously, snowplow routes were created manually and drivers often had different approaches resulting in bad mileage, high cycle time, and deicing product variations. Optimized routes reduce travel time and distance and create a more even distribution of the workload.
Read MoreHow Our In-House Snow & Ice App Helped Us Manage our Snow Storm Response Speaker: TJ Countryman, Village of Schaumburg, IL The Village of Schaumburg’s IT department developed an app that allows staff to track GPS locations of fleet vehicles in real-time, fleet mileage, contractor accomplishments, salt and liquid usage, employee overtime, pre/post trip inspections. Pretty handy! Find out if your team can do this too. A Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence for Setting Seasonal Weight Limits Speaker: Dennis Randolph, City of Grandview, MO Delve into several examples of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used for public works and snow operations. In particular, find out how to build a tool that helps staff determine when seasonal weight limits should be established.
Read MoreMany facility operations are employing control programs to operate their heating and cooling systems. These systems are very helpful and produce a significant amount of data. However, to ensure these systems are running at optimal levels, it's important to have a system in place that seeks out anomalies. Using data analytics technology can be used to find hidden issues and guide decisions. This presentation will provide some strategies on how to implement and use data analytic technology to optimize your building automation system. Prince William County just recently developed a buildings & facilities capital program. This program invests in existing capital assets to extend the life of the facilities. The program utilizes facility condition assessments, component replacement schedules and an in-house defined criterion to assign project prioritization. Throughout this process there have been successes and failures.
Read MoreConcerns exist that women and men have not yet reached a level of comfort in working together. These fears undermine the achievements of both male and female employees—ultimately limiting the…
Read MoreCoconino County is a breathtaking landscape of towering mountains, steep canyons, painted deserts, and sprawling plateaus with four distinct seasons. The potential for natural disaster in this diverse County is…
Read MoreFrom southern states to the northern-most provinces, liquids are part of the public works toolbox for fighting snow and ice. This lightning round presentation will cover topics relating to the…
Read MoreSession 1: Using Green Stormwater Infrastructure to Bolster Economic Development The City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is creating a transit-oriented development (TOD) district on two million square feet of underutilized…
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