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Rock and Roll! Public Works Response to the 2020 Magna Utah Earthquake

On March 18th, 2020, Salt Lake County experienced (was rocked by!) a 5.7 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in Magna, Utah. The quake caused significant damage to buildings located in…

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Preparing for Disaster Recovery Today for Maximum Reimbursement Later: Keys to FEMA Public Assistance Success

Public works departments across the country are responsible for repairing and restoring facilities after a declared disaster. Failure to plan, organize, and document facility conditions before disaster strikes can directly…

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Roundabouts, Bike Lanes, and Coastal Hazard Zones, Oh My! Planning for Climate Resilient Infrastructure on South Carlsbad Boulevard

Carlsbad Boulevard is an iconic stretch of old Highway 101 in southern California with unbeatable ocean views and access to beloved beaches that residents and visitors to Carlsbad enjoy. However,…

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Preparing Your Fleet for Electrification: Expert Panel Q&A to Prevent Growing Pains

California is a proving ground for electric equipment implementation. City, municipal, and government agencies across the state are diligently working to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) benchmarks. But like…

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San Diego International Airport New Terminal 1: Sustainability Triple Crown

When San Diego International Airport (SDIA) Terminal 1 opened in 1967, it served 2.5 million passengers in its first year. In 2019 the same facility served approximately 11 million passengers.…

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Pretreatment Program Drives the Future of One Water—How LASAN Measures up to the WRF One Water Research Project

The Industrial Waste Management Division of LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) was a major contributor to the Water Research Foundation (WRF) Report, “Leveraging Pretreatment Programs for One Water Initiatives: Synthesis…

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Protect Your Communities and Infrastructure Through Proactive Inspection

Do your aging infrastructure, citizen complaints, and shrinking budgets make you feel powerless? The presenters will provide ideas on using tools and techlogy to proactively identify maintenance needs and document…

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Providing Holistic Flooding Solutions in Urban Areas: The Fayetteville NC Story

Many US communities suffer from routine and severe flooding due to a combination of riverine impacts and old, undersized stormwater collection systems, especially in urban areas. But how many communities…

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Put the Electric Vehicle (EV) Wheels in Motion Toward Fleet Migration

It’s time to buckle up for a major transformation. But where do you start on your fleet transition to EV? Whether you’re looking to adopt a fleet of fully electric…

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Reaching Diverse Communities As Construction and Public Works Projects Affect and Benefit All

Public works professionals are expected to reach, engage, and build bridges with diverse constituencies in communities throughout our nation and abroad. Whether communicating about construction activity, upcoming projects, or general…

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