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Creating a State of Art Public Works Garage Facility: Garages that Enhance and Support Operations, Circulation, Repairs, Storage and Worker Safety

Many public works garages were first built for vehicles that were much smaller and with workplace environments that are minimal by today’s standards. While many cities have made additions and…

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Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. 

Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. In the near future, employees across all levels of public works will become retirement eligible. Having a clear plan in place to identify and develop future leaders who can fill their roles is critical to the success of any public works agency. Discover how implementing a servant leadership philosophy can help agencies attract and retain the future workforce. Presenters from multiple generations and roles in public works will share their experiences and describe their vision of effective succession planning. 

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I Came Up with This – Innovations to Take Back to Work

Presented by APWA’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee. Young professionals are eager to contribute to organizational success and bring innovative concepts and solutions to public works challenges. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize…

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Considering Human Factors for Local Road Safety

Studies indicate that while vehicle defect and mechanical failure and roadway and weather conditions are contributors to crashes, it is road user error that is responsible nearly 57% of the…

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Elevating Your Impact: How Investing in Your People Transforms Your Organizational Potential

Despite the diverse fields within public works, the common goal is to improve lives through infrastructure. Together, professionals from many fields leverage their expertise to design, build, maintain, and coordinate…

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The Future of the Interstate Highway System

The Interstate Highway System is the backbone of our country’s transportation system. Representing only 1 percent of the total U.S. public road mileage, it carries over 25 percent of all…

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Secrets to CM Efficiency | It’s in the Cloud

Discover how to NOT let paperwork get in the way of performing efficient inspection and project management. Join us for a discussion on how to develop a Construction Management (CM)…

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Solid Waste Partnerships

Hosted by APWA’s Solid Waste Management Committee Solid Waste Partnerships – Who do you partner with and how can you make those relationships more beneficial?  Grab a beverage and come…

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Addressing Drainage Concerns with 2D Hydraulic Modeling

The program will provide a high level discussion on the development and utilization of 2D hydraulic modeling to address drainage issues utilizing a real world example. In addition, the program will cover public engagement for the project with outputs from the model.

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Best Maintenance Practices for Snow Fleets – Before, During, and After the Snow

Keeping 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.

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