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Psychological Safety: Unlocking Atomic Change in Public Works

In a rapidly evolving public works landscape, fostering positive work cultures is a strategic imperative. Research consistently demonstrates that organizations with strong cultures experience improved employee productivity, operational efficiency, talent…

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The Emerging Regulatory Landscape for Asset Management and Public Agencies

In this insightful 20-minute thought leader presentation, we will delve into the growing trend of state and provincial governments requiring asset management plans (AMPs) from public agencies. Looking north, with…

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Unleashing Innovation through Collaborative Public-Private Partnership

In this presentation, we will explore how innovation emerges from the creative fusion of resources, expertise, and diverse perspectives within public-private partnerships (PPP). We’ll use real-world examples to shed light…

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Are You Listening? The Pathway to Success with Elected Officials

In today’s world, effective communication of infrastructure’s importance and associated budgetary concerns to elected officials is paramount. Unfortunately, many individuals are hesitant to venture beyond their comfort zones to convey…

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De-mystifying Proactive Asset Management

Pipelines throughout the US are at the end of their useful life. The ASCE 2021 Report Card states: Water main breaks occur every two minutes for an estimated six billion…

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Exploring and Selecting Alternative Project Delivery Methods

In the evolving field of design and construction delivery, a shift towards alternative project delivery (APD) methods is redefining the success parameters of projects. This session will serve as a…

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Ideas for Limiting Salt Usage in De-icing Activities

Human activities are making the globe saltier, specifically in our soils, fresh water, and air, according to a study released Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the journal Nature Reviews Earth…

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Managing Groveland’s Growth and Water Resources

The City of Groveland, Florida, partnered with Woodard & Curran in 2019 to provide full contract operations for the city’s water utilities following a 44 percent population spike over the…

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Public Speaking . . . Learn this Hard Skill

Public works officials are regularly called upon to engage in public speaking presentations to community groups and elected officials to include controversial topics with sometimes hostile audiences. We need to…

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The Future of Public Works: Best Practices for AI Utilization

Recent advancements in the availability of artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the pace of change in our world and pose a challenge for public works departments: How and why should…

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