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The Unhoused—This Can Be a Public Works Challenge

The unhoused, more commonly known as the homeless, are a nationwide challenge to both urban communities and small cities. The issue of the unhoused is frequently presented as a social/economic…

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Young Professional Development in Public Works Happy Hour Jam

The Young Professionals Committee will host an open discussion on ways in which professionals can identify talent, create meaningful succession planning, and develop a culture that bridges generational gaps for…

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Model as a Legal Document: It’s Only a Matter of Time

Building Information Modeling (BIM) signifies a pivotal shift in construction project delivery. With this digital revolution, comes a discussion on the Model as a Legal Document (MALD). While MALD holds…

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Seven Habits of Highly Defective Leaders

A humorous walk-through of bad behaviors exhibited by most leaders, ourselves included, with tips and tricks to help. At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to:…

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Think Fast! Accelerating a WWTP Expansion to Meet Population Growth

The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) was created in 1937 by the State of Texas to preserve, protect, and manage the resources and environment of the San Antonio River Basin.…

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Your SW Utility is How Old? – It’s Time to Reevaluate Your SW Program

Every user-fee-funded stormwater (SW) program evolves and is subject to changing needs and requirements. With many SW utilities in Georgia and across the country originally formed in the 1990s and…

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MS4 Mapping is Not Magic! Lessons from Updating GIS with Survey Data

The City of Mobile’s GIS system has a robust mapping system with multiple layers for stormwater features, including the city’s 34,000 catch basins. The city started its journey toward mapping…

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Stop Competing for Technicians! Grow Your Own!

With the pool of qualified technicians shrinking every year, outside competition causes challenges when trying to hire technical staff away from dealerships, large private garages, and corporate fleets to fill…

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Think Outside the Venue: How to Not Stop Traffic Around Major Events

The overall experience of a special event can hinge on event transportation management, which includes considerations for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Addressing circulation at large-scale, publicized events requires a…

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Multiorganizational Operations Strategy for Flood Protection

The Williamsport, Pennsylvania region was facing serious challenges in meeting levee maintenance and certification requirements set by the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, respectively. Through the leadership of…

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