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Snohomish County Public Works, Cascadia Consulting Group, and the Snohomish Conservation District will discuss their process for updating their decision-making priorities to include climate change risks and the impact on…
Read MoreThe APWA Advocacy Ambassador program is intended to be a link between each U.S. APWA Chapter and APWA’s federal government affairs efforts. These Ambassadors will be part of a grassroots…
Read MorePerformance measurement is an important tool in helping fleet managers and policy makers evaluate the quality and effectiveness of fleet services. This season will provide proactive and practical examples of…
Read MoreA 2013 employee engagement survey showed the organizational culture in the City of Vaughan, Ontario’s Public Works (PW) department was dominated by a lack of trust and a general feeling…
Read MoreSurveying by unmanned aerial vehicles (known as UAVs or drones adds additional complexity to your workflow. Discover how Virtual Surveyor software helps bridge the gap between drone data and computer-aided…
Read MoreMany agencies know they need a strategic plan, but don’t have the budget to hire a consultant or facilitator. Discover how to do-it-yourself with a solid, simple process and lots…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it takes to win an APWA project award? Now is your chance to learn. Hear from sponsors and consultant teams for three of the most…
Read MoreCities across the United States are dealing with homeless encampments and struggling to move people off the streets and into more stable living situations. In 2015, San Francisco opened its…
Read MoreThe Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge on Interstate 90 in Seattle, Washington is the world’s fifth-longest floating bridge and will soon become the first floating bridge in the world to…
Read MoreA group of speakers will discuss how various current and trending technologies, such as GIS, aerial drones, asset management systems, smart vehicles, and others are changing how Public Works leaders are managing their responsibilities. The discussion will cover how to prepare to use, implement, and sustain the technology in a range of settings and operations. The speakers will discuss the requirements for skills and tools, along with management support, that must be in place prior to implementation and utilization of technology, and to institutionalize the capability. Common pitfalls of using technology will be outlined, along with benefits that can be obtained. This presentation will cover some of APWA’s top trending technologies.
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