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APWA Government Affairs Update

APWAs Government Affairs team will present the latest information regarding APWA’s public policy priorities in the U.S. The focus of the presentation will be a legislative update related to Congress…

Black Identities in Public Works Panel

Those that identify as Black have long occupied various positions within the public works and public sector industries. This workforce has been deeply rooted in US history, dating back to…

Excelling Public Projects with AI and Blockchain Technology

Public infrastructure projects represent substantial investments, with billions of dollars spent on the design phase of projects. However, the traditional approach to managing these projects often falls short of delivering…

I Have Facilities . . . Now What?

You just got a promotion, congratulations—but it includes facilities, something you are not familiar with . . . so now what? What is facilities management? What is an AHU, or…

Leveraging Digital Transformation for Effective Right-of-Way Management

We’re all familiar with how digital transformation is revolutionizing our industry, but many organizations have yet to recognize the opportunity digitization presents to managing and communicating disruptions to public rights-of-way.…

Psychological Safety: Unlocking Atomic Change in Public Works

In a rapidly evolving public works landscape, fostering positive work cultures is a strategic imperative. Research consistently demonstrates that organizations with strong cultures experience improved employee productivity, operational efficiency, talent…

The Emerging Regulatory Landscape for Asset Management and Public Agencies

In this insightful 20-minute thought leader presentation, we will delve into the growing trend of state and provincial governments requiring asset management plans (AMPs) from public agencies. Looking north, with…

Unleashing Innovation through Collaborative Public-Private Partnership

In this presentation, we will explore how innovation emerges from the creative fusion of resources, expertise, and diverse perspectives within public-private partnerships (PPP). We’ll use real-world examples to shed light…

Are You Listening? The Pathway to Success with Elected Officials

In today’s world, effective communication of infrastructure’s importance and associated budgetary concerns to elected officials is paramount. Unfortunately, many individuals are hesitant to venture beyond their comfort zones to convey…

De-mystifying Proactive Asset Management

Pipelines throughout the US are at the end of their useful life. The ASCE 2021 Report Card states: Water main breaks occur every two minutes for an estimated six billion…