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Artists and Engineers – Are We Really THAT Different and Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Art is viewed by the public as imaginative, creative, whimsical, forward-thinking, but practical? NOT! Civil engineering is viewed by the same public as functional, utilitarian, but edgy? NOT! Minneapolis’ Public…

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Modernizing a Historic Downtown Neighborhood for Multimodal Connectivity – Lessons Learned From Phoenix’s First 2-Way Cycle Track Project

Honored with the first distinction of historical designation in the City of Phoenix, Arizona, the downtown Roosevelt Neighborhood has architectural milestones still visible today. As one of the first “streetcar…

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International Perspective Presentation: Excellence in Solid Waste Management

This session includes presentations from Norway and Australia about 21st Century solid waste management technologies, practices, and advancements. Dulverton Waste Management operates 60,000 tonne per annum landfill and a 30,000…

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Fundamentals of Liquid Deicer Performance: Knowledge is Power

Watch this program for an overview of the fundamental performance properties of liquid deicers including: How standard deicer chemicals compare in performance at different temperatures; The difference between ice-melting capacity…

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Public Works Without Agency Staff – When Should Public Works Departments Utilize Alternate S

Many public works agencies are struggling to deliver services without the staffing levels they had in the past. Explore real-life examples of where contracting out to private service providers made…

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Succession Planning – Growing Your Own Director

Do you have a succession plan in place for your agency? Having a successful talent management strategy requires a commitment from the top and the resources from your department to…

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It’s What We Do: Projects and Assets

Delivering improvements to our communities through projects and maintaining the assets of our communities are at the core of what public works agencies do. Both represent the most significant long-term…

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Better Road Networks for Less: Using Free & Powerful Digital Tools to Save Money & Extend Road Network Service Life

Reduced budgets. Deteriorating infrastructure. Now more than ever, in the wake of the COVID-19 economic impact, making the most of your taxpayer resources is critical to the health of your…

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Newton, MA Accelerated Pavement Management Program – How Public Works Made it Happen

The City of Newton implemented an Accelerated Pavement Management Program after coming to the realization that their 267-centerline mile roadway infrastructure was not meeting resident expectations. This $95 million 10-year…

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How to Develop an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan

The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2020 is a significant reminder to public works professionals of the importance of ensuring compliance with this important law.…

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