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Waterfront communities, along lakes, rivers, and oceans, share unique challenges when rehabilitating aging water infrastructure including making sure that such activities do not disrupt the local economy. Discover how low-impact structural cured-in-place pipe lining and a multi-channel communication campaign were used in one Minnesota community to minimize economic impacts.
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Many public works agencies are struggling to deliver services without the staffing levels they had in the past. Explore real-life examples of where contracting out to private service providers made sense, how the conversion from public agency staffing to private sector operations was completed, and the benefits, costs, and risks encountered.
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Everyone agrees that public works employees know what they’re doing and they do it well for the most part. Knowing what you do is one thing. Backing up that knowledge with documentation is the difference between just doing your job and gaining respect for what you do.
This program will give you an overview of the components and steps involved in becoming Accredited.
Stormwater management, specifically becoming an MS4 under NPDES Phase 2, tops the list as the biggest challenge facing small communities. In effort to inform and equip communities with lessons learned and some of the “how-to’s” to address this challenge, the Water Resources Management.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's International Affairs Committee Presentation by Jennings Randolph International Fellow Review the respective management impacts on the waste compositions in the U.S. and the Czech/Slovak Republics. The composition results are evaluated for their utility in industry standard management practices including: recycling, tipping and user fees, recyclable sales, and the sociological impacts of waste management efforts.
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The County of Los Angeles is expanding its e-Government presence into m-Government (mobile) services to offer new ways to engage the public. This presentation will also feature a demo of the county's award-winning mobile application which offers a one-stop solution for residents to report and track public services requests and status.
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Public works projects can contribute significantly to regional economic success. Economic development is contagious and includes tangible momentum that builds upon itself. Enjoy this exploration of the infrastructure investments and economic growth that have been spurred around the Mesa Gateway Airport development.
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Public outreach is an integral piece of effective project management and dealing with people is always a unique challenge. Come learn about how public outreach is conducted in Mexico and explore the similarities and differences in the techniques Mexican professionals use and those currently in your toolbox.
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With plans and construction underway for a new $100 million streetcar system, Kansas City, Missouri, faces one of the largest utility relocation efforts in its history. Most of the underground systems to be replaced are over 100 years old. The project team developed a strategy for communicating with utilities to mitigate risks; identify all the pieces and who owns them; and manage all documentation in a central, accessible location using state-of-the-art software.
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Historic buildings make up the core of many communities’ identities. However, as needs change and your community grows, many of these buildings are being repurposed for use that is different from their original intent. What may seem a perfect solution to an empty building could be a nightmare for the facility manager who is expected to oversee improvements and maintain the building.
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