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LTAP & APWA – Stronger Together

In this educational session, you will meet the new National LTAP Association President and hear from a panel of Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center Directors. The partnership between APWA…

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Envision® Best Management Practices (EBMPs) Forum

The APWA Kansas City Metro Chapter’s Sustainable Infrastructure Committee hosts this forum of experienced Envision project managers who share their best practices and useful tips for using the Envision® rating…

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Balancing Outsourced and In-House Staff: A Case Study

Public works departments, with the main objective of cost-effectively optimizing resources (labor, equipment, materials, contracts, and assets), must constantly decide between the option of in-house versus outsourced labor. The benefits…

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Women in Public Works, We Lead from the Ground Too!

Gender diversity in the operations end of public works is shockingly poor. Women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce but even this figure includes those who work…

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Rapid Deployment, via – the Award-Winning and Industry Changing Two-Day ‘Kick-Off’ Meeting, aka – “How to Build and Lead Highly Effective Teams”

“Every organization rises or falls based on leadership or the lack thereof”, said the legendary co-inventor of frozen concentrated orange juice, C.D. Atkins. According to the Federal Highway Administration, owners…

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Leader Under Construction

Since the boom in the first decade of this century collapsed into the great recession, the public works industry has seen a mighty blow to its workforce and resource levels.…

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Making Presentations to Educate and Convince Leaders about Public Works

This session addresses the practical applications, critical issues, emerging trends, innovative approaches, and best practices for creating/delivering presentations for public works leaders. Examples of successful presentations will be supplied and…

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Aspiring to Leadership in Public Works?

Do you aspire to be a leader in your organization or professional association? Then this interactive learning opportunity is for you! You will meet dedicated professionals who have held leadership…

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How Can I Convince Finance to Fund My Asset Management Program?

A finance department is primarily composed of budget and accounting areas, with other functions such as investments, debt issuance, rate and fee setting, revenue, billing, and purchasing. Most finance directors…

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Learn from the Best! Innovative Project Ideas from Three APWA Award Winners

Have you ever wondered what it takes to win an APWA project award? Now is your chance to learn. Hear from sponsors and consultant teams for three of the most…

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