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The east side of Lake Winnipeg is a unique region of Manitoba that contains vast stands of boreal forests, an abundance of wildlife and a vibrant traditional Aboriginal culture. Although a truly remarkable provincial jewel, its remote and isolated communities suffer due to limited transportation options (air, marine or winter road). Seize the opportunity to learn more about the East Side Road Authority's vision that connects these communities with all-season roadway network. Understand the Contract Administrator's unique scope, schedule and cost challenges with northern infrastructure projects. Hear first-hand accounts of a resident inspector's incredible experience of building roadways from 'nowhere to somewhere’.
Read MoreAcademy Street runs through the heart of downtown Cary, North Carolina and is being transformed into a signature street. Its streetscape offers pedestrians an experience in integrated art, such as benches sculpted like musical instruments; outdoor rooms for people to gather, pedestrian scale lighting, more and larger canopy trees. The result is a continued catalyst to revitalize downtown.
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After a quick review of weather basics, attendees will learn proven weather forecasting techniques that are specific to East Coast communities. Determining snow gradients, blizzard timing and impacts, ice storm potential and the effects of high tide during snow events will be included.
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Preparation, Execution and Post Operations. This session will recount actual solutions to the trials and tribulations endured during the blizzard of 2014-2015 and how they were handled with minimal modifications to our overall snow operation.
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Throughout North America, agencies are under pressure to maintain or increase performance with reduced or stagnant funding. This session will provide tools for establishing performance standards for a given budget scenario and methods for communicating required adjustments to levels of service
Read MoreDuring this CLL, participants will hear from APWA and CPWA leaders and members about why and how they serve as public works advocates, as well as learn about resources available for Chapters to get involved and spread the word.
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One hundred public works agencies in North America have achieved APWA Accreditation. Representatives from several of these agencies will share not only the efforts it took to be successful but also the benefits they have reaped since completing the process. It's all about what you are doing well and what you can do better.
Read MoreCharles (Chuck) Marohn is founder and president of Strong Towns which is a national media nonprofit that publishes award-winning daily articles by dozens of contributors, hosts events across the continent and shares insight and ideas through weekly podcasts.
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Commissioning is a quality assurance process that provides documented confirmation that building systems are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained in compliance with the owner’s project requirements.
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Five years ago, APWA challenged the Minnesota Chapter to address infrastructure neglect by modeling America 2050 on a state level. MN2050 has created videos that show the complexity and importance of infrastructure, developed a STEM initiative to work with educators, and this year, they are tackling a statewide grassroots effort at party caucuses to influence policy and budgets.
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