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Flushable but Not Rapidly Dispersible Products

Sponsored by APWA’s Water Resources Management Committee Disposable products that are labeled “flushable” but do not rapidly disperse are causing increasing clogging problems for both consumer plumbing and publicly-owned gravity and pumping collection systems. Join this conversation about efforts to build more consumer and industry awareness and find solutions for this problem.

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The Role of Public Private Partnerships in Funding Infrastructure in Canada

Sponsored by the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) $1.25 billion in funding has been allocated in the new Building Canada program for public-private partnerships. Join us for a discussion with PPP Canada CEO John McBride and Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships President Mark Romoff on the role of public private partnerships in funding infrastructure and gain more insight into how to make these partnerships work. 

 

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We Are Emergency Responders: Public Works in Traffic Incident Management and All-Hazards Emergencies

Public works and transportation departments need to be prepared to respond, and in some cases, actually take command, when damaged or failed infrastructure is the cause or result of a traffic incident. It is vital that public works agencies understand their evolving roles and responsibilities for Traffic Incident Management. 

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Using Performance Measures to Boost Productivity

Cities that have performance measurement systems have found it easier to prioritize and specify expected results, clarify intangibles, investigate failure, and are able to distinguish between aspirational and achievable results. This session will feature Public Works professionals with performance measurement systems who will discuss:

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Total Resource Management Managing All Your Assets

Sponsored by APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee Total resource management is knowing the quantity and condition of all of your physical assets for parks, buildings and grounds and the maintenance requirements for keeping them in optimal condition. Examine how to identify maintenance resources needed within budget constraints. 

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Technology for Parking Control

State-of-the-art parking control technologies are essential for the modern community. This is your chance to learn about multiple parking technologies, including: electronic chalking (License Plate Recognition), electronic handheld ticket writers, multi-space and single-space smart meters, parking payment via smartphone systems, and wireless parking space monitoring. 

 

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A View From the Top – Women in Public Works Talk About Their Lives and Careers

Sponsored by APWA’s Diversity Committee Lessons learned – from those who have made it to the top. That is what you can expect from this extraordinary panel of women in the public works profession. They will discuss the thinking behind their career decisions, the importance of finding the right mentor, plus stories about challenges met and resolved. Show up and get your questions answered. 

 

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Waste Not, Want Not: Feasible Uses, Options and Markets for Your Wood Waste

Sponsored by APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee It is estimated that 16 million green tons of wood is removed from urban areas as a result of pests, wind storms, construction, hazard trees and other factors. Unfortunately, most of this wood ends up in landfills. This dynamic panel presentation will demonstrate successful urban wood waste utilization programs that are feasible and doable in your local community. 

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How to Innovate in Public Works

Despite the challenges facing public works operations, limited resources and structured systems often discourage us from expanding our thinking, changing our behavior, and finding innovative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about key techniques for motivating your team to innovate for best solutions and practices

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Public Works: A First Responder for Traffic Incidents and All-Hazards Emergencies

Sponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee Working with other first responder disciplines on traffic incident management events provides opportunities to develop those key relationships and define roles for other major disasters. 

 

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