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How to Take the Off (RAMP) with Road Associated Microplastic Particles!

Public works professionals w have something else to worry about in the form of microplastic pollution. Newer to the road-related environmental foray is microplastic contamination. Researchers equate the extensive use…

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Leading Indicators of Safety in Capital Delivery

Construction-related fatalities rose 41% in the years 2011–2019. This trend affects all construction projects, including municipal projects managed by APWA members. The construction industry and OSHA focus on lagging indicators…

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Experience and Lessons Learned Leveraging the Envision Sustainability Framework for the Planning, Design, and Construction of a Replacement Pump Station and Force Main in Coral Gables, Florida

The City of Coral Gables has pioneered myriad sustainability practices throughout its municipal government and individual departments, including the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW vetted multiple sustainability strategies…

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Facilities and Grounds Happy Hour Jam

The Facilities and Grounds Committee will host a casual conversation regarding hot topics in facilities and grounds. Participants will hear more about committee work and planning efforts and are invited…

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Finding Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Finding impactful and motivated leaders in any organization can be a daunting task. With the current abundance of work, lack of qualified individuals, and an aging workforce, identifying leaders from…

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Fleet Management Happy Hour Jam

This is an open forum platform. Questions and topics will be gathered from the audience and discussed among the panel and other audience members. This will be a network-building session,…

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From Green Streets to Clean Water: County of San Diego Planning and Implementation of Green Infrastructure Projects

To support the development of more green infrastructure in San Diego County, and to assist in meeting ambitious stormwater pollutant load reduction targets, the County Board of Supervisors voted to…

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From Solicitation to Collaboration: MRF Contracting Best Practices

In a world of fluctuating markets, changing work conditions, and ambitious recycling goals, having a mutually beneficial recycling processing contract has never been more important. Hear from two leading recycling…

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Get a Grip On Your Winter Maintenance

For many years, winter maintenance decisions have been made primarily using atmospheric conditions, such as air temperature and amount of precipitation, and data relating to the pavement surface, such as…

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Glimpse of the Dark Side: Understanding Public versus Private in Project Delivery

Back by popular demand! This year, April and Kati will take a deep dive into the challenges public and private industry face during project delivery. Using a fun, interactive approach,…

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