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To 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 MoreYoung professionals are eager to make a difference in their organizations and no longer accept the answer, "Because we have always done it that way." Don't miss this insightful exploration of how young professionals view navigating organizational change, the importance of tapping into the institutional knowledge bank of veteran colleagues, and the demographic trends of young professionals and their impact on public works services.
Read MoreFacilitator: Robert Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works, Town of Franklin, MA Join this discussion of examples of achieving cost efficiency in delivering public works projects and services.
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The path to achieving energy neutrality for any community is through an understanding of the existing baseline energy consumption. Examine the steps required to conduct a successful energy audit and how to develop an energy model from that data.
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Join APWA's PAVER(TM) Technical Support Specialist for a discussion of current best management practices in pavement management. If you are currently using a pavement management system or are considering one, this is an opportunity to participate in an ongoing discussion about the pavement management development process and get input from a municipality experienced in implementing the PAVER™ SMS. Participants are encouraged to suggest and discuss pavement-related activities which will enhance pavement management activities.
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What do you do with an excessively-wide, mile-long, pedestrian-unfriendly, residential collector street filled with potholes and asphalt patches? Oh – and it also divides the community and discourages social interaction. Welcome to Hacienda Avenue in Campbell, California. Explore the process and planning for converting this roadway into a healthy and useful community amenity, incorporating complete street and green principles.
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Sponsored by APWA's UPROW Committee It is always in the best interest of the public and rate payers that public agencies work out and resolve conflicts. Yet sometimes resolutions can't be reached and public agencies pursue legal action. Examine past cases involving county, city, and state conflicts. We'll review the perspective positions, perceived rights, lessons learned, and final outcomes. Then we'll explore suggested practices for conflict resolution.
Read MoreIn the midst of challenging budget times, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department continued to develop innovative solutions to save the city money and continue to provide excellent service.
As a result of an innovation and efficiency suggestion by staff, ten (10) refurbished side loading refuse trucks were rebuilt in lieu of purchasing new trucks.
Read MoreDiscover how new technology enables proactive management of utility projects, permitting, incidents, traffic and events. For example, enhanced electronic white lining allows an excavator to click a link, view an aerial image of the excavation location, and then draw a white line on the image to delineate the proposed dig site. Once onsite, the locate technician can pull up this image and see exactly where the dig will occur.
Read MoreFacilitator: To be announced. Explore examples of asset management strategies for various public works functions.
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