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Evolving into a Self-Sufficient, Sustainable, Skilled Maintenance Team

Over the past seven years, the Grand Rapids Water Department has grown from having a limited asset management program to outsourcing the assessment and rehabilitation of large valves in the…

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Hydrologic Products and Data Services from the National Water Center

The National Weather Service’s National Water Center (NWC) produces products and data services useful for those engaged in public works. These products and services range from hydrologic forecasts to snow…

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Leveraging Cost-Effective Water Asset Management that Helps Taxpayers

This presentation will illustrate how Mesa Water was able to improve its established business methods and simplify operations by using processes from the work and asset systems. It covers the…

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Proper Setup and Operation of Ground Penetrating Radar

This workshop is geared toward professionals who currently use ground-penetrating radar or are considering using ground-penetrating radar to locate pipes, utilities, and other buried infrastructure. There is limited information in…

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The Changing Landscape of CDL Training in the United States

Municipalities of all sizes are facing challenges with in-house CDL training programs due to the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulation. So, what is it? Why is it impacting your…

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Trenchless 101

This session will provide a general overview of the beneficial ways that trenchless technology is used by municipal agencies to benefit the public while improving infrastructure. Trenchless technology is a…

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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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Excelling Public Projects with AI and Blockchain Technology

Public infrastructure projects represent substantial investments, with billions of dollars spent on the design phase of projects. However, the traditional approach to managing these projects often falls short of delivering…

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I Have Facilities . . . Now What?

You just got a promotion, congratulations—but it includes facilities, something you are not familiar with . . . so now what? What is facilities management? What is an AHU, or…

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