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Attend this update of solid waste conversion technologies including mixed waste processing, anaerobic digestion, and gasification. We'll compare technologies, review the status of commercialization and financial feasibility and explore what to consider when evaluating opportunities.
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Classroom Workshop: Post-Disaster Safety Evaluation of Facilities and Infrastructure (ATC 40-45/Cal)
After large-scale disasters involving buildings, bridges, and critical urban infrastructure, assessing their damage and safety is one of the most important first steps to disaster recovery. People are afraid to return to damaged homes, offices, and public spaces. ATC 29-45 and Cal/OES SAP training is critical for our nation's disaster preparedness.
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Connected vehicle development is closer than you think. Connected vehicles combine GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless sensors and dedicated short-range communications to enable high-speed, real-time communication among vehicles, roadside infrastructure and mobile devices. The USDOT will be issuing upcoming guidance for local communities that want to become part of the Connected Vehicle environment.
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Discover how the City of Centennial has created an Office of Innovation solely dedicated to fostering new methodologies and advanced technologies in the pursuit of innovation. Discover how establishing an Office of Innovation may serve your department and community in everything from energy consumption, to telecommunications and technology, to public safety.
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Inspired by the 2015 National Public Works theme “Community Begins Here,” this session will focus on CPWA’s advocacy and outreach efforts for public works, federal infrastructure programs and other initiatives that affect communities across Canada. CPWA President Kealy Dedman will provide an update on the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, CPWA’s collaborative efforts, and CPWA’s growing involvement as stakeholders at the federal level. Ottawa-based CPWA Consultant, Alan Young, will provide an up to date report on pre-election activities at the federal level as well as the role that infrastructure will play in the upcoming election.
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Sponsored by APWA's Small Cities Rural Communities Committee Join in this exploration of the specific issues faced by small cities and rural communities in relation to staffing issues and succession planning. We'll talk about hiring, training, and retaining staff from the small community perspective.
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Explore how the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, has used UAV technology to create 3D maps of a local landslide, and employed them as part of parks and building maintenance and disaster response and damage assessment. UAVs were integrated into a summer intern program to engage local high school students to expose them to real world public works issues.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed a marketing kit to help water utilities improve communication and increase public understanding of the value of water systems and services. The kit includes public service announcements, mailers, newspaper ads, and infographics. Get tips on how to identify local partners and outlets for using the materials.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Leadership and Management Committee High Performance Organization (HPO) principles impact not only the organizational makeup of local governments but also affects environment and culture as well. Discover how to implement this new standard of management for your department.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Government Affairs Committee Come learn how to be an effective advocate for public works and about the key role your chapter can plan in APWA’s advocacy efforts. Join in a discussion of why advocacy is important and explore tools available to APWA Chapters to be effective advocates at both local and federal levels. We’ll also review current legislative actions at the federal level impacting public works and describe how you can be involved in strengthening the voice of public works to decision-makers.
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