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Preparing for the New Normal

COVID-19 has changed everyone's life around the world in some way. The way we shop, the way we walk down the street, the way we eat food from a restaurant…

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What is a Smart City?

Smart Cities is a concept that has been around for several years; however, Public Works professionals need a better understanding of what is a smart city, defining the program elements…

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Subsurface Utility Engineering for Municipalities

Municipal rights of way serve many public interests,  A place for utilities is one of those interests. That ROW is becoming more crowded, filled with a  mixture of scrap, abandoned…

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Spec Writing 101

Regardless of the type or quantity of vehicles or equipment your agency needs, the most important part of the procurement decision-making process is making the right selection for the agency's…

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Mastering Management How to be a Better Manager

What’s the difference between leadership and management? Like the debate over whether leadership is an art or a science, this question lingers in the minds of many who can’t draw…

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Recruiting and Retaining a Stable Winter Maintenance Workforce: What Does it Take?

During this program, we will review the current state of the workforce within public works and winter maintenance and the recruitment and retention efforts some agencies are employing. Discussion will…

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Public Works Perspective on Managing Microtrenching in the Right-of-Way

Microtrenching is being employed by the telecommunication and fiber optics industry, but it has impacts to the right-of-way. Public works professionals and right-of-way managers must better understand standard practices and…

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Protecting and Leading People During Reopening of Government

Reopening government facilities for employees and the public after a pandemic is more than just unlocking doors.  Leaders must consider the safety of everyone that enters the building, and safety…

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SC/RC Perspective On (2021 Series) – Operations & Maintenance Operations & Maintenance

Public works operations and maintenance staff excel when routines and standard procedures are in place, but public works rarely has the luxury of working without unexpected disruptions. The panel discusses operations…

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SC/RC Perspective On (2020 Series) – Asset Management

Having an asset management plan has never been more important for public works departments. However, creating and implementing an asset management plan will be much different in a small city or rural…

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