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An update from the 2018 APWA Emerging Leaders Class Academy (ELA) Project Class XI of the APWA’s Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) was a diverse group of 16 individuals. As part…
Read MorePeople want to feel significant: at home, at work, and in their communities. But you can’t feel significant in a vacuum. You need others. Leading is about connecting with people.…
Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is building new partnering models to innovate operations and enhance infrastructure resilience. Learn how the 16 critical infrastructure sectors are organized and how you…
Read MoreIn early 2017, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works identified qualified engineers to interview with Los Angeles County Fire Department to become Structures Specialists on the FEMA USA-Task…
Read MoreUtility conflicts and relocations continue to be the primary cause of schedule delays and project cost overruns for public works projects. Developing and maintaining strong partnerships between public agencies and…
Read MoreKeeping your snowfighting equipment in top shape is a continuous process that begins when the last snow of the season has fallen. Learn about the different stages of winter preparedness; how to avoid having to do basic and emergency repairs when you need the equipment most; and how to optimize snow equipment and related repairs without impacting day-to-day fleet operations.
Read MoreMany agencies under pressure to reduce the use of chlorides in winter maintenance are switching to liquids-based solutions including salt brine, other chloride brines, and a blend of these brines with a variety of carbohydrate-based additives. This session will explore best practices for using liquids and provide you the tools to weigh the associated labor, equipment, and materials costs.
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Peg Staeheli, who has 40 years of experience in public realm infrastructure provides an overview of our urban canopy infrastructure; the tools and best practices. Peg’s webinar provides a practical voice to restoring, retrofitting our urban trees within the public right of way.
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Land, water, power and people: these are among Spokane’s greatest assets. While leading the Intermountain West in these primary resources, the City recognizes that the future lies in the ability…
Read MoreA 2013 employee engagement survey showed the organizational culture in the City of Vaughan, Ontario’s Public Works (PW) department was dominated by a lack of trust and a general feeling…
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