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Roadbuilding

Industry professionals need to advocate infrastructure improvements, says APWA Congress speaker Larry Frevert

Earlier this year, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave America a D+ on its Report Card on American Infrastructure. The report outlined that funding is currently $1.6 trillion below what is needed to repair and maintain the nation’s failing infrastructure system by 2020, and it is $201 million short annually to make those […]

August 26, 2013

Roadbuilding

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman: ‘Average is over’

Best-selling author and New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman spoke Sunday in front of a group of public works professionals about the challenges posed by globalization, changing technology, deficits and energy consumption. During his session at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress and Exposition, Friedman noted that within a seven-year span at the […]

August 26, 2013

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

15 public works professionals earn CPII

Fifteen public works professionals earned their credentials as Certified Public Infrastructure Inspectors (CPII) from the American Public Works Association (APWA) in March and April. APWA Executive Director Peter B. King said the CPII gives recognition to those who earn it as “competent, experienced, and well-trained construction inspectors.” The following public works inspectors earned their CPII […]

April 18, 2013

Roadbuilding

APWA Snow Conference: From Impacts to Education

A multi-million-dollar road project produces the tools for a traveling teaching system in South Carolina. Educators believe that show-and-tell is a good way to educate children. Many elementary and middle school students are experiencing both show and tell in their study of African American history and South Carolina history through a Traveling Trunk Program. Charleston […]

April 8, 2013

Roadbuilding

APWA presents ODOT with Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award 2013

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has given the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) its Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the first state department of transportation in the country to receive the award. The APWA selected ODOT because of the agency’s snow and ice removal on 43,000 miles […]

April 4, 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

Roadway Environmental Ratings: What’s Best for Your Agency?

There’s a choice of programs to use in rating sustainable roads.

November 12, 2012

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Mapping Map21’s reforms, an earmark windfall, cement industry backs new standard and other industry news items are featured.

September 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Mapping Map21’s reforms, an earmark windfall, cement industry backs new standard and other industry news items are featured.

September 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

2011 APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference

The 2011 American Public Works Association (APWA) Sustainability in Public Works Conference is set for June 27-29, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. To register for the the conference go to http://marcom.apwa.net/t/158430/14848794/1810/0/. The Sustainability in Public Works Conference is a meeting place for the best and brightest professionals in both the public and private sectors to share […]

February 10, 2011

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