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Using Technology to Its Fullest Potential

Using iPads, the City of Lenexa, Kansas, is enhancing the productivity of staff at all levels. Field staff view, create, and close out work orders on-site. A traffic signal app…

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What Does it Cost to Do Public Works?

Volusia County, Florida shares how it calculates both overhead and equipment rates into the overall budgeting for maintenance and capital improvement projects. They also discuss how to apply theses rates…

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Roving Reporter S2: E1 – First Responders, Part 1

First Responders – The Roving Reporter Education Series, featuring Rita Cassida, visited Gainesville, Florida to visit with their first responders to talk about why public works is an integral part…

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The 200-Year Evolution of the Toronto Waterfront

Sponsored by APWA's Public Works Historical Society (PWHS) Toronto's waterfront is the most dynamic landscape in Canada's largest city. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the original harbour was…

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Managing a Monster

Hillsborough County, Florida, conducted performance review of several operational areas. They gained valuable insight about opportunities to make work processes more efficient and effective. This session covers the methodology for…

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What Employees Expect from Their Bosses – Hear Firsthand for Yourself!

Sponsored by APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee Studies show the factors that most contribute to an engaged and productive workforce include: involvement in the decision-making process, team contribution, and effective…

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Tools to Motivate Your Millenials From the Millenials Perspective

Examine survey data from public works professionals about each generation and the management practices that are most effective for each. Hear from two millennials about what motivates their generation and…

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Permeable Paver Streets Are Not Parking Lots – Successes and Challenges with Permeable Paver Streets

Here’s a case study focusing on the performance of two different permeable paver streets. We’ll discuss the design elements of each, good and bad maintenance experiences and the performance documented…

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Research – Where to Look for Winter Maintenance Answers

There are several government agencies, task forces, and partner associations who conduct relevant and innovative research pertinent to winter maintenance operations. Find out what research is being conducted in the…

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Second Chances: Embracing the Transitioning Workforce Back into the Civilian Workforce

RISE (Reentry Initiative through Structured Employment) – The City of Fishers, Indiana, has created an inspiring program designed to both recruit highly motivated employees into public works positions and, more…

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