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Sponsored by APWA's Leadership and Management Committee Ethics are complicated. Sometimes public works professionals are faced with difficult public policy choices that may stretch our ethical boundaries. Discover how to create and maintain an ethical culture in your agency.
Read MoreRatepayers want more accountability and involvement in big ticket infrastructure spending. Learn about the approaches and technologies the City of Bend, Oregon used to it $180 million project to replace aging sewer infrastructure.
Read MoreGain insight into the Integrative Design Process Model that uses whole systems thinking technology and structured decision-making tools to design and manage large-scale infrastructure projects. Using this model provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and educate the public.
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Sponsored by APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee Trees are one of the most visually appealing components of public landscapes, as well as providing tremendous environmental benefits to our communities. However, trees can also pose risks which must be addressed by those who manage public spaces. Tree owners have a legal duty of care, and must practice due diligence in managing trees. But what level of care makes sense?
Read MoreExamine the process, critical issues, methods, and innovative practices for recovering and recycling precious metals from electronic waste in computers, cell phones, monitors and screens. Compare effective methods used in both North America and Europe.
Read MorePublic works services founded on the pillars of sustainability and life cycle management requires a significant shift in organizational decision-making and performance reporting. Learn how the City of Saskatoon strategically aligned operating and capital programming to develop a 10 year $200 million service strategy for its water distribution system.
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Public works professionals play a crucial role in keeping our water systems not just safe, but healthy, through the public health practice of community water fluoridation. Communities have improved their residents’ health by fluoridating their water supplies for almost 70 years, but unfortunately, many people don’t know the benefits they receive from fluoridated water or what they would lose if it’s removed.
Read MoreFrictionless brakes reduce truck stopping distances by 30 percent and thus reduce break wear. Fleet managers will enjoy this overview how electromagnetic braking systems function.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Engineering & Technology Committee Examine the conventional and new uses for porous and pervious paving materials. You’ll learn about new research and best practices for different types of materials. Questions will be taken from the audience and we’ll use polling technology to tailor the discussion to issues relevant to you.
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The City of Phoenix, Arizona evaluates each project and selects the appropriate delivery system based on the highest probability for success. In the last 12 years, they have complete 366 projects using Construction Manager at Risk; 76 projects using Design-Build; and 6000 projects using Job Order Contracting.
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