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Continuation of critical services during and immediately following a crisis is of paramount concern for public works personnel. Find out what it takes to revive vital services in the aftermath of an event.
Read MoreThis program will help you understand the requirements, legal implications and importance of having a plan to comply with the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) that require new retroreflectivity maintenance standards for signs.
Read MoreThis program allows participants to be better able to describe the new MUTCD sign retroreflectivity requirements and begin the process of selecting the most appropriate sign maintenance method for their agency.
Read MoreIn this program you will find out how to balance both official conduct and personal affairs and "give off the impression" that you have forged an ideal set of ethics for both yourself and your organization.
Read MoreWith over 150,000 deficient bridges reported in the United States, a good bridge maintenance program is essential. Find out how to become more efficient and better equipped to perform proper maintenance and repairs. Hear from the experts how you can implement a new program or improve your existing one.
Read MoreThis program examines "Good Housekeeping" practices implemented by public works agencies to control runoff both at the source and through materials management.
Read MoreSmall-hole (keyhole) technology in the utility maintenance industry is the equivalent of microsurgery in the healthcare industry. Smaller-sized keyholes are beneficial because they minimize the disruption of traffic, minimize the requirements for the disposal of spoils, increase worker and pedestrian safety, and result in a smaller and safer work site. Experts will review the keyhole coring and restoration process and discuss its ability to compliment other trenchless processes by further reducing pavement excavation.
Read MoreThis program features case studies from agencies that have been maintaining and monitoring porous asphalt, pervious cement, and interlocking paver systems and the pros and cons of their performance.
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In the past, working remotely was usually the result of a regional weather event or an expectation of an employee’s job; therefore, challenges were short lived or easily identifiable. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made remote work an immediate and indefinite expectation of employees, which poses unique and comprehensive challenges. Public works leaders must now lead and manage workforces not only at home but in the field. This program will allow leaders to share challenges, experiences, and current practices from their communities.
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As part of National Public Works Week 2020, APWA Government Affairs staff held this virtual congressional briefing on the impacts of COVID-19 on public works. APWA’s leadership and public works directors from across the country provide an overview of how they have assisted in the pandemic response and the need for continuing support by Congress and federal agencies.
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