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Public works departments across the country are responsible for repairing and restoring facilities after a declared disaster. Failure to plan, organize, and document facility conditions before disaster strikes can directly…
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Carlsbad Boulevard is an iconic stretch of old Highway 101 in southern California with unbeatable ocean views and access to beloved beaches that residents and visitors to Carlsbad enjoy. However,…
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FHWA defines Traffic Incident Management as a planned and coordinated multi- disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents and restore traffic flow as safely and quickly as…
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Waste diversion and collection have been challenging for many commercial properties and municipalities across North America. In this session, the presenters will discuss smart city technology for waste and organic…
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By implementing a sector maintenance program, leaders can cultivate a mindset across the staff and an expectation within the community that the public works department overlooks no part of the…
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It is essential that public works professionals have a good working relationship with the agency’s financial officer. To have an effective relationship, public works professionals need to understand how to…
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Drones or UAVs are gaining significant traction in construction and, more recently, facility management. Drones can be used to conduct inspections of roofs or other hazardous areas, survey overall site…
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Grover Beach is a small beachside city on the central coast of California that has undergone a radical transformation from a budget-tight, Capital Improvement Program (CIP)-scarce town to a budget-balanced,…
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The International Public Works Director Roundtable is an annual interactive session that targets Public Works Directors (PWDs) or their equivalents worldwide. Using the tagline “Where Directors Go to Grow” and…
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Over the last 100 years, our water sources and delivery systems have evolved significantly. From tapping into nearby rivers and lakes to pumping local groundwater through wells, importing water, and…
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