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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.
Read MoreAdults between the ages of 25 and 34 form the largest age demographic in Seattle. Since 2005, bike commuting has increased 44% and driving alone has decreased 14%. To meet this trend head-on, Seattle is implementing a plan to become the nation’s leader in bicycle transportation. They have something to teach to every community that intends to thrive in the coming decade.
Read MoreLearn how to use triple bottom line (TBL) based economic analysis to determine total financial + social + environmental returns. We’ll report on how the City of St. Paul used TBL to zero in on stormwater management implications and protect a creek that was receiving discharge from a project site.
Read MoreThis case study explores how one city met the challenge of stopping reverse flow and basement backups on a tight schedule and involving multiple agencies. Explore how they determined the magnitude of the issue, pinpointed solutions and design parameters and completed the project using design-build.
Read MoreWinter maintenance of road surfaces, in the Twin Cities area, relies heavily on the use of salt (primarily NaCI). Local agencies have partnered as part of the TCMA Chloride Management Plan to create a computer based assessment tool to track salt use and progress toward achieving best practices that protect Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
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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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Does your community know your snow and ice removal operations? Without providing someone with an expectation of service, they are left to determine what they would like to see. By following this step-by-step plan, you can develop message and communication actions that your agency can do to improve interaction with the community.
Read MoreHear about how two California agencies have continuously improved by using a maintenance management system approach with a best practices and innovative technology to manage their assets.
Read MoreTo lead our communities weather and climate related activities, public works professionals need a background in weather – more than the 'old wives tales' we learned when we were young, and more than a simple regurgitation of what we hear in the media.
Read MoreDetermining where to spend limited fleet dollars can be difficult at best and ineffective at worst when handled subjectively. Too often, annual fleet replacement budgets are based on equipment age or a good sales pitch from an individual stakeholder. Discover how to implement a holistic equipment replacement program that engages all stakeholders in the life-cycle process.
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