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New group forming sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure

A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure — the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) — will hold its first board meeting later this week on Feb. 8 and 9. The organization was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public […]

February 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

APWA lauds Obama’s increased investment in infrastructure

The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds President Obama’s support in his State of the Union (SOTU) address for increased federal investment in public infrastructure. “Increased investment to repair and rebuild our aging roads, bridges, public transportation and water infrastructure will create jobs, reinvigorate our economy and strengthen America’s global economic competitiveness,” says APWA President […]

January 28, 2011

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APWA lauds Obama’s increased investment in infrastructure

The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds President Obama’s support in his State of the Union (SOTU) address for increased federal investment in public infrastructure.

January 28, 2011

Roadbuilding

2010 Top Rollouts

Gear that will both serve contractors and agencies well in the immediate future and position them for an onslaught of expanded product introductions and job opportunities to come in the next few years.

December 1, 2010

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Orange County Transportation Authority’s CEO named as a top public works leader

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers. The award, considered to be one of the most prestigious in the industry by the […]

June 17, 2010

Roadbuilding

Orange County Transportation Authority’s CEO named as a top public works leader

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers. The award, considered to be one of the most prestigious in the industry by the […]

June 17, 2010

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National Public Works Week turns 50

This week marked the 50th Anniversary of National Public Works Week (NPWW). The American Public Works Association (APWA) sponsors the week each year to recognize the vitally important contributions of public works professionals and the important role infrastructure, facilities and services play in the quality of life for all citizens in the U.S. and Canada. […]

May 21, 2010

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APWA President?Elect Crombie awarded honorary membership in American Academy of Environmental Engineers

The American Public Works Association’s George R.The American Public Works Association’s George R. Crombie, MPA, was recently awarded Honorary Membership by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) at the AAEE Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Luncheon in Washington, D.C. The award luncheon honors distinguished people, engineering practices and research among consulting firms, public agencies […]

May 3, 2010

Roadbuilding

APWA President‐Elect Crombie awarded honorary membership in American Academy of Environmental Engineers

The American Public Works Association’s George R.The American Public Works Association’s George R. Crombie, MPA, was recently awarded Honorary Membership by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) at the AAEE Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Luncheon in Washington, D.C. The award luncheon honors distinguished people, engineering practices and research among consulting firms, public agencies […]

May 3, 2010

Roadbuilding

Advice from the Top Winter Maintenance Leaders: Extreme Equipment Maintenance and Fleet Management

The economy is still faltering. Cutbacks are the norm. And that may mean no — or very little — new equipment is being purchased. That means you need to know to hold on it, when to let it go, and how to care for it in between it all. It shouldn’t be a gamble. And […]

April 26, 2010

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