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Unraveling the Mystery of a Skyrocketing Break Rate with Data-Driven Watermain Break Analytics

The City of Huber Heights, OH, operates a water distribution system comprising 205 miles of predominantly cast iron and ductile iron pipe. While their system was already experiencing a relatively…

Accessibility Requirements for Accessible and Inclusive Parks—Understanding ADA Standards During Site Design

The Americans with Disabilities act impacted the role of civil engineers through regulated standards for accessible design, known as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. In addition, state and…

Building Consensus for Increased Infrastructure Maintenance Investment

The ASCE National Infrastructure Scorecard tells the story of underinvestment throughout our country. The infrastructure people see daily is failing due to a lack of resources. However, the infrastructure underground…

Developing an Effective Statement of Work (SOW) for Operations and Service Contracts

Developing a clear Statement of Work (SOW) can be challenging. Some SOWs may be vague or lack critical details. Others have requirements that are overly prescriptive and can limit vendor…

From Solicitation to Collaboration: MRF Contracting Best Practices

In a world of fluctuating markets, changing work conditions, and ambitious recycling goals, having a mutually beneficial recycling processing contract has never been more important. Hear from two leading recycling…

Innovation in Arterial Road Construction

Traditional arterial reconstruction can involve significant surveying, engineering, and exploratory testing. This is common in the engineering disciplines largely because it works, is familiar, and provides margins for error. Glendale,…

Microtrenching to Expand Our Broadband Network

Due to the drive to expand the nation’s 5G mobile network, California’s Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 378, the Broadband Acceleration Best Practices Act of 2021. The Act requires local…

Planning for Pedestrians and Bicyclists During Highway Construction Projects

Planning for pedestrians and bicyclists during highway construction projects can sometimes be an afterthought. This session will review how the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the Waco District addressed…

Right-of-Way Best Practices for Public Works Projects

In a perfect world, the design and construction of a public works project would meet budget and completion goals for every project, and the team would never experience any stress…

The CPWP Designation: What Is It and Why Should I Get It?

The CPWP-Management certification recognizes individuals in the public works field who have the knowledge and experience to manage organizations within a public works department. The certification is for public works…