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Roadbuilding

Elected officials recognize public works officials for contributions to infrastructure

Several state governors in the U.S. and Premiers in Canada last week recognized public works officials for their contributions to infrastructure. These elected officials made proclamations declaring the week as National Public Works Week (NPWW). Sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA), NPWW began in 1960 to raise awareness about how public works professionals […]

May 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Public vs. Private Distinction

Why knowing the allowable timeline to bring a lawsuit is important.

March 7, 2014

Roadbuilding

APWA to host 2013 Public Works Congress and Exposition

The American Public Works Association (APWA) will host its 2013 International Public Works Congress and Exposition at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, August 25-28. The event features keynote speakers including Thomas L. Friedman, best-selling author and columnist for the New York Times; Cy Wakeman, business entrepreneur, expert blogger for Fast Company […]

July 10, 2013

Roadbuilding

APWA, Water for Jobs partners join together at National Water Infrastructure Summit

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is joining with 17 Water for Jobs campaign partners during the National Water Infrastructure Summit: Reinvest/Rebuild/Revive on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington D.C. The summit brings together top leaders and experts to share perspectives […]

April 3, 2013

Roadbuilding

The Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has named its Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year. (For a list of award winners from 1960 through 2009, go to http://www.apwa.net/About/Awards.asp?Display=top10list. The Top 10 Winner for this year are the following: Brian G. Amundson, director of public work, City of Eau Claire. Nominated by Wisconsin Chapter […]

April 6, 2010

Safety

Houses passes resolution supporting National Public Works Week

U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 313, a resolution supporting National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2009. Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. “This year, the occasion celebrates renewal, revitalization […]

January 15, 2010

Business

Children of injured highway workers get scholarships from ARTBA-TDF

Children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive financial assistance for higher education from scholarships announced by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF).Students from Missouri, Iowa, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York have been named 2009 recipients of the ARTBA-TDF’s Highway Worker Memorial […]

January 6, 2010

Roadbuilding

Play poker for better roads in Illinois

It’s always a gamble how long it will take you drive somewhere in the Chicagoland area. Trust me, I know. I live about 35 miles west of the city, but it has taken me anywhere from about 40 minutes to 2-1/2 hours to get downtown. It’s anybody’s guess how much time to plan–it’s always a […]

August 18, 2009

Business

The top ten list of public works professionals

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has released its top ten list. It’s not like funnyman David Letterman’s top ten list, but a top ten list that’s considered a coveted and prestigious honor and award in the industry. This is a list of APWA’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year for 2009. The award […]

May 20, 2009