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The ADA and Snow – What You Need to Know

Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements for managing snow on public property? Did you know that you have always been required to maintain…

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The CPWP Designation: What Is It and Why Should I Get It?

The CPWP-Management certification recognizes individuals in the public works field who have the knowledge and experience to manage organizations within a public works department. The certification is for public works…

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The Decider Guide: How and When to Use Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to Add to Your Public Dollar

You put a lot of time and energy into your operations to make them run smoothly. Purchasing puts a lot of time and energy into solicitations to be compliant and…

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The Science and Experiences of Helping You Select The Right Liquid Deicer Products for Your Agency

This session will highlight some of the challenges and confusion prevalent in the public works profession when selecting liquid deicer products. The speakers will address the science and also share…

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Towards a Better Understanding of Pre-wetting – Insights from the Lab

It is remarkable how much the performance of rock-deicing salt can be enhanced simply by making it wet. The value of pre-wetting has been thoroughly established based on many years…

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Towards Responsible and Sustainable Snow Logistics—State-of-the-Art from Helsinki, Finland

Sustainable development is key for humankind to keep its present lifestyle. In the northern hemisphere, efficient snow logistics are essential for people’s everyday life during a three-four months-long winter season.…

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Training Tomorrow’s Workforce – A Focus on the Fundamentals

High turnover, retirement, and a competitive employment market are all factors forcing today’s public work leaders to look for non-traditional workers to fill vital positions in their departments. How can…

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Learning Leadership

Is leadership an art or a science? This is a debate that’s raged across the centuries. Turns out, it’s neither. Instead, leadership is a process that occurs when shared values…

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Using a Coaching Approach to Develop and Retain Employees

Regardless of your role as a supervisor, manager, or leader in your agency, developing and retaining staff is a key priority, especially in today’s environment. Using a coaching approach, you…

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Learnings from the First Season of Implementing an Updated Winter Maintenance Policy

The City of Regina, Saskatchewan, updated its Winter Maintenance Policy based on a thorough review involving stakeholder engagement and research of best practices. The new policy introduced several enhancements in…

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