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Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Maintenance Activities

As public resources decline and expectations for accountability increase, public works departments need clearly defined procedures to be able to provide the greatest service value possible with the resources available. SOPs can be a huge morale booster for employees and increase their comfort level and confidence about how they do their work. Community stakeholders will be reassured that your maintenance activities are based on best practices and you'll spend less time trying to explain what you do and why you do it.

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Dispelling the Myths About ADA Compliance

Don't find out too late that many of your design and maintenance features fall short of ADA compliance. Often a lack of ADA ingenuity forces use of a standard design into a space that requires a more customized approach. Simply installing curb ramps is not good enough. Discover how local advocacy groups can be great partners in successful ADA compliance.

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Liquid Use in Winter Maintenance

Liquids are the current "buzz" in winter maintenance. However, new users are often left wondering how to leverage liquid technology to the fullest extent. This program provides insights from both seasoned and new liquid users and answers several basic questions.

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Pavement Preservation

This program will focus on money aspects, engineering and technology items, management issues and pavement management.

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Selection Success

This program will help APWA members get information to help consultants and contractors win more work in a qualifications-based selection process.

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Big Results: Facilities and Grounds Sustainability Projects

This program features projects submitted by APWA members of public works organizations that have undertaken a small project that incorporated sustainable practices.

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Engineering in the 21st Century

This program explores the qualities of the 21st Century Engineer and the challenges facing the engineering and public works communities as we design for the societal, economic, and cultural systems of the future.

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Sustainable Utility Construction: Methods and Techniques

Learn how your community can utilize new concepts, such as duct banks and trenchless technology, to showcase a project's sustainability in all three phases of the "triple bottom-line": economic viability, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility

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Gravel Roads

This program will address the latest in gravel road maintenance techniques, road and equipment safety, gravel gradation and how to select the right equipment.

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Out-of-the-Box Funding Options for Public Fleets

In this program you will learn what grants are available through the EPA, DOE, Clean Cities and other non-traditional sources.

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