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Spotlight on Transportation: An Unprecedented Challenge – Build a Bridge in 5 Months.

On March 12, 2019, the state of Nebraska was struck by a “bomb cyclone” – a storm triggered by a rapid plunge in barometric pressure that is comparable to a…

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Surviving a Community-Wide Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Build-out

In response to poor broadband coverage from local telecommunications firms, the City of Sandy, Oregon (population 10,000) became an Internet Service Provider in 2003. The City recently upgraded to a…

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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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Liquids 101: The Basics (Part 1 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

Watch this program for an introduction to the use of liquids in winter maintenance. From the southern states to the northern-most provinces, liquids are part of the public works arsenal…

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Maintaining the Path for Walking and Bicycling

Explore the planning and operational challenges of providing good pedestrian and bicycle access year-round in cold climate cities. See the case for ongoing maintenance being made, including the importance of…

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The Benefits of a Geographic Approach to Infrastructure Management

Using a geographic approach, the needs of all municipal assets (water, sewer, streets, storm drains, etc.) are managed in one coordinated, cohesive, and sustainable manner. This allows for opportunities to…

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Protecting Public Works: The Emerging Role of Ground Penetrating Radar in Damage Prevention

This presentation will provide a basic overview of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and evaluate its emerging role in the damage prevention industry for protecting critical infrastructure and public works. Attendees…

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The Challenges and Frustrations of Inclement Weather in the Southeast

The winter storm battle in the Southeast is usually confined to an 8-10 week period. Forecasting for this region can be troublesome as a small variance in temperature of only…

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Using Asset Management Tools to Design, Implement and Monitor Energy Efficiency Improvements

This presentation will review an ongoing project in Duluth, Minnesota that includes innovative measures to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality and comfort, reduces operating and maintenance costs and enhances…

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Step-It-Up Charleston: Efforts to Reduce Lost Productivity by Improving Employee Cardiovascular Heal

Charleston County, South Carolina issued pedometers to employees asking them to keep track of steps taken in both work and leisure time. Daily goals were set and awards for most…

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