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A Small City’s Story of Implementing a Work Order and Asset Management System

Sponsored by APWA’s Small Cities Rural Communities Committee The City of Colleyville, Texas, (population 25,000) recently graduated from pencils, paper, and institutional knowledge to a work order and asset management system that captures all data in one place. The implementation process helped them document and improve processes. 

 

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Executive-Level Leadership… Are YOUth Ready

Attention young professionals! Don’t miss this presentation from a successful public works director who achieved the positions of city engineer by age 29 and public works director by age 33

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Gaining Efficiencies Though AMI Water Metering and Effective Data Management

Many water utilities are faced with aging meter infrastructure, shrinking water resources and increased demand.  This session focuses on how one Phoenix-based water utility, Global Water Resources, addressed these concerns by investing in and deploying an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.

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Tools to Motivate Your Millenials From the Millenials Perspective

Examine survey data from public works professionals about each generation and the management practices that are most effective for each. Hear from two millennials about what motivates their generation and how best to use the skillsets and values they bring to the workplace. 

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Using Technology to Its Fullest Potential

Using iPads, the City of Lenexa, Kansas, is enhancing the productivity of staff at all levels. Field staff view, create, and close out work orders on-site. A traffic signal app identifies and documents issues. Street crews use Omnicast to observe street conditions during snow and ice events. iPads cost less than laptops and are more functional in the field. 

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Certified Silver or Gold – How to Navigate the Waters of Sustainability Certification Programs

Sponsored by APWA's Center for Sustainability There are so many sustainability rating systems out there now. Expert speakers will provide a third-party perspective on the best way to incorporate each of the rating systems into everyday operations and projects. From LEED to Envision, to Green Roads and the STAR Community Index, they will provide a thorough assessment of how each system is best applied. 

 

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Green Roof Basics and Benefits

Attend this overview of green roof design, installation and maintenance, presented by a speaker who has been involved in green roof design for over 14 years and who participated in the installation of the Chicago City Hall and Millennium Park green roofs. Stormwater management, along with a host of other public, private, and design-specific benefits associated with green roofs will also be discussed. 

 

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Modern Methods of Sewer and Water Main Rehabs Saving Tax Dollars

Sponsored by APWA’s Engineering & Technology Committee The estimated cost of replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and water mains is projected at $2.2 trillion over the next five years. Modern rehab approaches could reduce this cost substantially. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various rehabilitation measures and their applicability to specific project conditions. 

 

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WIGS and Green Dots – Getting Organizations to Focus on What’s Important

Sponsored by APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee Find out how two cities have implemented a simple, yet elegant process for focusing on key priorities that emphasize accountability and execution. Both processes have increased employee motivation and productivity and provided a tool for reporting successes and resourcing issues to elected officials. 

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Pavement Sustainability on Steroids: How Keyhole Technology Extends Pavement Life

Discover how environmentally-friendly keyhole coring and reinstatement saves money and enables utility crews to safely perform repairs and maintenance to pipes and other buried infrastructure. CGA Vacuum Excavation best practices will also be discussed. 

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