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Does AI Have a Place in the Public Works Toolbox?

There has been a lot of ise recently about artificial intelligence (AI), especially with the availability of ChatGPT and other so-called large language models (LLMs). Lots of people have been…

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Drinking from the Fire Hose More: Onboarding and Training Made Easy

On any given day, a Public Works employee could be landscaping, collecting waste, patching a pothole or driving a sw plow. Training new employees takes hundreds of hours in the…

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Collaboration in Alternative Delivery – $65M Kansas River WWTP Upgrade

When the City of Lawrence, Kansas, faced a $65M upgrade to their wastewater treatment plant, the city knew that collaborative delivery would be a critical tool for success. Initiating a…

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A Tale of Two Generations: A Mother-Daughter Perspective

Having a job requires working with a plethora of people with different generational backgrounds and experiences. These differences can impact how people interact with each other and perform work, especially…

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Community-Based Workforce Development Solutions

The presentation will showcase the expansive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Brevard (Florida) Public Schools that trains (and certifies) high school students for careers in several public works…

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Accelerating Europe’s Best Traffic Mgt Practices—Let’s Go Dutch!

Join us in this session to learn how proven European Mobility Best Practices and Techlogies can deliver significant, measurable improvements in multi-modal traffic flow, transit performance, and safety and even…

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Comprehensive Drainage Improvements Through Policy and Construction

The City of Dalton, located in the mountains of rth Georgia, is kwn as the “Carpet Capital” of the world. In 2020, the city’s public works department took on the…

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Advancements in Trenchless Techlogies

In this presentation, we will focus on the new advancements in the trenchless utility construction industry that constantly change the viability of projects around our country. Projects that were once…

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Connected Vehicle Program—City of Johns Creek, Georgia

The City of Johns Creek, Georgia, has successfully rolled out a connected vehicle techlogy program with infrastructure installation and implementation of various applications. This strategic deployment has positioned the city…

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Advancements in Urban Forest Management: Tech-Driven Sustainability

Over the past decade, techlogical advancements have profoundly transformed urban forest management. Tools like GIS software, lidar, eco-benefit determination, and drones have revolutionized how we approach and manage urban forests.…

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