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Making an IMMPACT

The City of Austin, Texas’ Infrastructure, Mapping, Planning, and Coordination Tool (IMMPACT) provides key coordination information about active capital improvement projects and right-of-way permitting requirements, saving the City millions of…

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Warming Up to Sustainable Paving

Research indicates that asphalt produced at lower temperatures lasts longer. Warm mix asphalt (WMA) also consumes less fuel in production while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the Town of…

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Municipal Waste Management Role in Disaster Clean-up

Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee Attend this review of current natural disaster clean-ups in Canada and the United States from the perspective of municipal waste managers. Discover the…

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Preparing a Successful Master Plan It takes Two – Planners and Operators

Preparing a Successful Master Plan: It takes Two – Planners and Operators.  Master plans, and the resulting capital improvement plans, are the basis for public works programming. Operations staff are critical…

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Snowfighter Appreciation Day

The operators who keep our roads safe and provide mobility during winter storms often find it a thankless task. But in truth, they are out in the worst sort of…

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Winter Maintenance Assessment Tool: An Innovative Tool to Manage Salt

Winter maintenance of road surfaces, in the Twin Cities area, relies heavily on the use of salt (primarily NaCI). Local agencies have partnered as part of the TCMA Chloride Management…

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PWX Keynote Pandit Dasa– Mindful Leadership

Pandit Dasa is a keynote speaker on Workplace Culture, The Future of Work, Resilience, Mental Health, and mindfulness. He is an author and former monk who now speaks at many…

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Spotlight on Engineering & Technology, Asset Management: Increase Your Options with Alternative Project Delivery Methods

What is the best way to deliver a project? It depends. Is the project scope driven, schedule driven, or budget driven? Do we need contractor input during the design phase?…

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Making Asset Management Work for Facilities and Grounds

Facilities and grounds have unique attributes that require thoughtful consideration as asset management programs are set up. Required information that agencies need to advise capital projects can vary greatly between…

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The Power of Columbia’s Urban Forestry Master Plan

Columbia, Missouri’s Urban Forestry Master Plan is a roadmap that provides detailed information, recommendations, and resources to effectively and proactively manage and grow the City’s urban tree canopy. The plan…

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