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Developing and Utilizing a Strategic Plan

This program Identifies strategic thinking and planning processes for a public works department. It presents a specific vision of what your firm will look like in the future and will show you how to design a step-by-step process for writing a strategic plan.

How to Initiate and Implement a Right-of-Way Program

This program investigates how to manage the three basic components of any good Right-of-Way (ROW) Program – Regulation, Inspection and Enforcement by utilizing software tools.

Continuity of Operations – How to Stay on Top

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.

SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY – WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?

This 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.

Sign Retroreflectivity – Best Management

This 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.

Understanding Your Agencys Carbon Footprint

This program presents an overview of the tools available to calculate carbon footprint, an explanation of trading carbon credits, and discussion of pending governmental regulations regarding emission of greenhouse gases.

Keyhole Technology

Small-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.

Porous Pavement – How Is It Performing?

This 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. 

ETHICS…or Doing the Right Thing

In 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. 

Bridge Maintenance

With 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.