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This session will highlight some of the challenges and confusion prevalent in the public works profession when selecting liquid deicer products. The speakers will address the science and also share…
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It is remarkable how much the performance of rock-deicing salt can be enhanced simply by making it wet. The value of pre-wetting has been thoroughly established based on many years…
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Sustainable development is key for humankind to keep its present lifestyle. In the northern hemisphere, efficient snow logistics are essential for people’s everyday life during a three-four months-long winter season.…
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High turnover, retirement, and a competitive employment market are all factors forcing today’s public work leaders to look for non-traditional workers to fill vital positions in their departments. How can…
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Is leadership an art or a science? This is a debate that’s raged across the centuries. Turns out, it’s neither. Instead, leadership is a process that occurs when shared values…
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Regardless of your role as a supervisor, manager, or leader in your agency, developing and retaining staff is a key priority, especially in today’s environment. Using a coaching approach, you…
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The City of Regina, Saskatchewan, updated its Winter Maintenance Policy based on a thorough review involving stakeholder engagement and research of best practices. The new policy introduced several enhancements in…
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The concept of Smart Cities continues to be applicable to all divisions of state and local government, with some agencies investigating what this means for them, while others are active…
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A record-setting winter storm resulted in unprecedented amounts of snow in the upper elevations of Placer County. Heavy snow and downed trees and utilities caused extensive road closures, travel complications,…
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Everyone wants to feel needed, and we all want to be the best. But, being a Level 5 leader means being able to step away from operations and have it…
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