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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This is the annual UPROW Jam Session. The Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way (UPROW) Committee will host another Jam Session to discuss the latest industry practices, benefits, and challenges for managing…
The Asset Management Committee will present the updates to the APWA Asset Management RoadMap. At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to: • Identify asset management…
Debris management planning, execution, and monitoring in accordance with FEMA requirements and environmental laws and regulations is an essential part of emergency management. While most emergency management professionals are aware…