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Asset Management Roadmap 2.0

The Asset Management Committee will present the updates to the APWA Asset Management RoadMap. At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to: • Identify asset management…

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Developing a Debris Management and Monitoring Plan

Debris management planning, execution, and monitoring in accordance with FEMA requirements and environmental laws and regulations is an essential part of emergency management. While most emergency management professionals are aware…

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Exploring and Selecting Alternative Project Delivery Methods

In the evolving field of design and construction delivery, a shift towards alternative project delivery (APD) methods is redefining the success parameters of projects. This session will serve as a…

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Ideas for Limiting Salt Usage in De-icing Activities

Human activities are making the globe saltier, specifically in our soils, fresh water, and air, according to a study released Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the journal Nature Reviews Earth…

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Managing Groveland’s Growth and Water Resources

The City of Groveland, Florida, partnered with Woodard & Curran in 2019 to provide full contract operations for the city’s water utilities following a 44 percent population spike over the…

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Public Speaking . . . Learn this Hard Skill

Public works officials are regularly called upon to engage in public speaking presentations to community groups and elected officials to include controversial topics with sometimes hostile audiences. We need to…

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The Future of Public Works: Best Practices for AI Utilization

Recent advancements in the availability of artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the pace of change in our world and pose a challenge for public works departments: How and why should…

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UPROW Jam

This is the annual UPROW Jam Session. The Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way (UPROW) Committee will host another Jam Session to discuss the latest industry practices, benefits, and challenges for managing…

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Asset Management RoadMap 2.0 Happy Hour Jam

The Asset Management Committee will lead an open discussion on how the Asset Management RoadMap can be used and how it has developed. At the conclusion of this session participants…

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Development of a Comprehensive Coastal Stormwater Asset Management Program

The City of Virginia Beach (City) has historically suffered from repetitive flooding. With climate change the frequency and severity of flooding, especially coastal flooding, has increased and hastened the City…

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