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The Emerging Regulatory Landscape for Asset Management and Public Agencies

In this insightful 20-minute thought leader presentation, we will delve into the growing trend of state and provincial governments requiring asset management plans (AMPs) from public agencies. Looking north, with…

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Unleashing Innovation through Collaborative Public-Private Partnership

In this presentation, we will explore how innovation emerges from the creative fusion of resources, expertise, and diverse perspectives within public-private partnerships (PPP). We’ll use real-world examples to shed light…

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Managing Groveland’s Growth and Water Resources

The City of Groveland, Florida, partnered with Woodard & Curran in 2019 to provide full contract operations for the city’s water utilities following a 44 percent population spike over the…

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Public Speaking . . . Learn this Hard Skill

Public works officials are regularly called upon to engage in public speaking presentations to community groups and elected officials to include controversial topics with sometimes hostile audiences. We need to…

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The Future of Public Works: Best Practices for AI Utilization

Recent advancements in the availability of artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the pace of change in our world and pose a challenge for public works departments: How and why should…

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UPROW Jam

This is the annual UPROW Jam Session. The Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way (UPROW) Committee will host another Jam Session to discuss the latest industry practices, benefits, and challenges for managing…

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MARTA Rapid Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit

An approximately five-mile roundtrip corridor, the MARTA Rapid Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project will amplify the region’s transit network, connecting the Atlanta Beltline to three MARTA Rail stations in…

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Reskilling and Upskilling Your Workforce in the AI Revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to fundamentally transform how work gets done. A recent study by Forbes found that nearly half of all current tasks and skills in the…

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The Implementation of Accelerate Memphis: Activating Memphis 3.0

The presentation will explore an alternative delivery method for Accelerate Memphis: Activating Memphis 3.0. Led by the Department of Planning and Development, and funded by a $75 million bond issuance,…

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Use of New Technology to Improve Drainage Infrastructure Inspections

In 2023, Cobb County DOT had 3,979 work orders reported that required a drainage inspection. Cobb DOT utilizes new technology and equipment to perform more thorough inspections on drainage infrastructure…

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