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There are a variety of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) programs in use throughout North America.
Read MoreThe City of Cambridge, Ontario studied two options to rehabilitate its aging and failing cast iron watermains: Cured In-Place Pipe (CIPP) and Spray In-Place Liner (SIPL). Examine their findings and the reasons behind their decision to go with CIPP.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Engineering & Technology Committee Examine the conventional and new uses for porous and pervious paving materials. You’ll learn about new research and best practices for different types of materials. Questions will be taken from the audience and we’ll use polling technology to tailor the discussion to issues relevant to you.
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The City of Phoenix, Arizona evaluates each project and selects the appropriate delivery system based on the highest probability for success. In the last 12 years, they have complete 366 projects using Construction Manager at Risk; 76 projects using Design-Build; and 6000 projects using Job Order Contracting.
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With the number of community bike-share systems established throughout North America’s largest cities and many more in the planning stage for both large and medium sized urban areas, mode-shift, congestion reduction, and health benefits are being realized. Review the lessons-learned from some of the pioneering systems.
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Few agencies are maximizing the performance of their salt. Discover how pre-wetting agents work and why the performance of these products differs so widely. Even though some of the better performing pre-wetting agents cost more initially, the end result is a cost savings because good performance means less product is needed.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Small Cities/Rural Communities Committee Many public works agencies still operate within a maze of print-outs, reports, and files. Discover how one community tamed the paper jungle by moving to a system of digital plans, reports, and documents.
Read MoreThe push to privatize government services has been discussed at Council meetings across North America. In response, many fleet managers have been asked to consider outsourcing vehicle maintenance services. Whether you are an agency from a small community or a major city, effectively and efficiently managing your heavy vehicles and equipment fleet is a top priority. However, public and private fleet operations have considerable differences.
Read MoreDon’t underestimate the importance of effective two-way and results-oriented public involvement campaigns on your agency’s credibility and ability to obtain funding for transportation projects. The Nevada Department of Transportation will describe the outreach and media strategies used for some of their more controversial transportation projects.
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Combining the multiple priorities and goals of several agencies resulted in the design and construction of a “green” and sustainable groundwater recharge facility near the headwaters of Thorn Creek in Illinois, creating wetland filters and a storm drainage outfall.
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