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Keyhole Technology

Small-hole (keyhole) technology in the utility maintenance industry is the equivalent of microsurgery in the healthcare industry. Smaller-sized keyholes are beneficial because they minimize the disruption of traffic, minimize the…

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Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works

Responding to an emergency or an incident has been something that Public Works has always done.  We have worked on floods, tornados, hurricanes, blizzards, landslides, and a multitude of other…

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Gaining Efficiencies Though AMI Water Metering and Effective Data Management

Many water utilities are faced with aging meter infrastructure, shrinking water resources and increased demand.  This session focuses on how one Phoenix-based water utility, Global Water Resources, addressed these concerns…

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Aspiring to Public Works Leadership? (The Myron Calkins Excellence in Leadership Series)

Do you aspire to be a leader in your organization or professional association? Then this interactive learning opportunity is for you! Hear from dedicated professionals who have held leadership positions…

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Sign Retroreflectivity – Best Management

Practices for How to Implement (Retroreflectivity Part 2) In an effort to promote safe nighttime driving, the FHWA announced in January 2008 an update to the MUTCD that establishes minimum…

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Gray Water Reuse and Rainwater Harvesting

Precious water resources are becoming scarcer and many municipalities face long-term water shortages. This program reviews two sustainable water management practices – gray water reuse and rainwater harvesting. You will…

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Lessons Learned From Extreme Winter Events

Extreme winter events can wreak havoc on planned winter operations, budgets and public perception. This has caused many agencies to re- examine operational policies, community outreach programs, staffing procedures and…

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MUTCD Changes Every Local Agency Needs To Know

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), provides the standards, guidance, and options used by state and local government agencies…

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Green Pavement Alternatives

This program discuss eight green construction alternatives through construction methodologies and material selection that will help you save energy, reduce emissions, reduce extraction of natural resources, save time and money,…

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How To Write a Sustainable Action Plan

This program provides an overview of the process two cities – one US and one Canadian – used to develop and write Sustainability Action Plans for their communities. Public works…

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