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Are you costing your agency in time, money, and quality either because of arduous internal processes or simply by how you treat contractors on a personal level? Could lengthy or confusing procurement practices be turning away the most talented consultants/contractors? Take a peek behind the curtain to find out how you are viewed as a client and what practices could improve your standing.
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The Cornell Local Roads Program has a workshop on Snow and Ice Control for Local Officials. This session will discuss how the workshop was developed and how a strong workbook and training program can improve technology transfer and help all agencies improve their snow and ice control.
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The last two APWA North American Snow Conferences have had very successful sessions examining the Top Ten Issues in Winter Maintenance. This will build on those two sessions by further examining what the most challenging issues are in winter maintenance for attendees.
Read MoreCan a City Effectively and Successfully Incorporate a Work Order Management System and GIS into an A
The City of Bloomington Utilities Division utilizes cutting-edge technology to manage water and sewer infrastructure. Their system includes enhancements to CMMS utilization and functionality, a state-of-the-art GIS system, and adoption of asset management best practices.
Read MoreShouldn’t we be putting as much effort and intent into strategically managing staff and their productivity as we do infrastructure asset management? Let’s talk about ways to create employee well-being from recruitment to retirement. The staff that run our public works departments are not robots and we need to consider whether there are asset management approaches that transfer to the managing of our human assets.
Read MoreCost-effective asset management means making wise investments:
* Doing the right thing
* To the right asset
* At the right time
Discover strategies for inventorying and inspecting assets to drive defensible budget allocations, helping your community maintain a sound infrastructure and healthy bottom line.
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Read MoreThe Mississippi River and Wastewater Treatment: A History of Water Quality Improvements and Its Impa
Discover how long-term improvements in Mississippi River water quality corresponds with improvements in wastewater treatment technology. Current issues affecting wastewater treatment and the solutions being explored will impact future business and recreational plans for the St. Paul Harbor.
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