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The Essential Role of Public Works in Traffic Incident Management

FHWA defines Traffic Incident Management as a planned and coordinated multi- disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents and restore traffic flow as safely and quickly as…

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Waste Containment Technologies: Working Smarter

Waste diversion and collection have been challenging for many commercial properties and municipalities across North America. In this session, the presenters will discuss smart city technology for waste and organic…

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An Approach to Routine Public Infrastructure Maintenance

By implementing a sector maintenance program, leaders can cultivate a mindset across the staff and an expectation within the community that the public works department overlooks no part of the…

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Building Understanding: How to Effectively Work With Your Agency’s Financial Officer

It is essential that public works professionals have a good working relationship with the agency’s financial officer. To have an effective relationship, public works professionals need to understand how to…

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Drones, Roofing Safety, and Maintenance Strategy: The Trifecta of Excellence!

Drones or UAVs are gaining significant traction in construction and, more recently, facility management. Drones can be used to conduct inspections of roofs or other hazardous areas, survey overall site…

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Grover Beach Paving Program and Funding Measures Transform a Small Beachside Community

Grover Beach is a small beachside city on the central coast of California that has undergone a radical transformation from a budget-tight, Capital Improvement Program (CIP)-scarce town to a budget-balanced,…

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International Public Works Director Roundtable

The International Public Works Director Roundtable is an annual interactive session that targets Public Works Directors (PWDs) or their equivalents worldwide. Using the tagline “Where Directors Go to Grow” and…

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Modernized Strategies to Garner Project Support for Recycled Water Programs

Over the last 100 years, our water sources and delivery systems have evolved significantly. From tapping into nearby rivers and lakes to pumping local groundwater through wells, importing water, and…

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Preparing Your Fleet for Electrification: Expert Panel Q&A to Prevent Growing Pains

California is a proving ground for electric equipment implementation. City, municipal, and government agencies across the state are diligently working to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) benchmarks. But like…

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San Diego International Airport New Terminal 1: Sustainability Triple Crown

When San Diego International Airport (SDIA) Terminal 1 opened in 1967, it served 2.5 million passengers in its first year. In 2019 the same facility served approximately 11 million passengers.…

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