Video

Snow and Ice Control – Equipment and Techniques

This presentation will be an overview of the City of Dubuque's, snow and ice control operation. The presenter will cover the approach taken by the City for winter operations including…

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Winter Maintenance by Design

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The Challenges and Frustrations of Inclement Weather in the Southeast

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Liquids 201 (Part 2 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

To switch from dry material (sand or salt) usage to pre-wet salt and liquid anti-icing applications, several factors need to be considered:  the type of equipment needed for pre-wetting and…

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Mid-Atlantic Chapter Emergency Management Advocacy Briefing

Part of a series of free virtual briefings focused on advocacy and APWA’s policy priorities, this session focuses on emergency management policy. APWA Government Affairs Manager Marty Williams provides a…

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Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Sponsored by APWA's Diversity Committee Examine APWA chapter outreach programs that focus on the availability of careers in public works. Discover how to develop an agency diversity initiative that seeks…

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Redesigning Pay Plans to Retain Vehicle Technicians and Shop Personnel During Tough Times

With no pay incrases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and…

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Recycled Materials in Construction – Divert

Are you doing all you can? In some cases, the use of recycled/reclaimed materials in public construction projects has been limited due to testing requirements that were developed to evaluate…

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LED Technology

Cities and public works departments face an ongoing effort to serve the public with better lighting and to reduce their carbon footprints and energy costs. LED street light installations are…

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New England Winter Storm Stories – Lessons for All

Winters in New England can challenge the operational and financial resources of public works departments. This presentation will share the planning, communications, and response efforts taken by various public works…

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