Canadian Public Works
(canadianpw) |
Information exchange on all public works and infrastructure issues unique
to members in Canada, and information on programs and activities of the
Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA).
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Design Engineering and Construction
(engineeringandconstruction) |
Construction management, Engineering contract issues, GIS, GPS, QBS
(Quality Base Selection), Design / Build, Notice of electronic copy of
engineering and applied technology newsletter.
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Education and Training
(education) |
An active information exchange on education, training or professional
development initiatives throughout all levels of APWA. Information shared
might consist of successful programs, speakers or events primarily at the
chapter level as well as requests for assistance in finding or providing
training.
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Emergency Preparedness
(emergency) |
Preparedness issues that directly effect all areas of public works and
public infrastructure asset systems, including discussions on all four
phases of emergency management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. |
Environment
(environment) |
Water Systems, Water Operations, Storm water, Sewer system management,
SDWA implentation, Solid waste management, Environmental issues, Wetlands
permitting, Air quality, Notice of electronic copy of environmental
newsletter.
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Fleet
(fleet) |
Fleet management and operations, fuels, equipment and vehicle acquisition, maintenance and disposal, certification, technician training and professional development, shop rates, equipment specifications, charge-back rates, fleet management software, performance measures, alternative fueled vehicles, new technology. |
Government Affairs
(gov-affairs) |
Information and updates on public works issues, regulations, legislation; advocacy; APWA Legislative Action Alerts; APWA Washington Report. |
Infrastructure Protection and Right of Way Management
(infrastructureandrightofway) |
One-Call centers and systems, Utility marking, Utility coordination,
Damage prevention, Right-of-way management, Notice of public right-of-way
management newsletter
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Management, Administration and Finance
(management) |
Management issues / general management.
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Operations
(operations) |
Facilities, Grounds, Street maintenance, Indoor air quality, ADA compliance, Environmental regulation, Building operations, Public Parks, Service contracting.
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Progressive Women in Public Works
(pwpw) |
Information exchange for women working in public works to discuss issues, ask questions, share experiences, network |
Public Works Historical Society
(pwhs) |
Historical information relative to public works, Society announcements and
business, assistance for chapter historians.
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Small Cities / Rural Communities
(scrc) |
Rural issues / general Rural.
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Sustainability
(sustainability) |
An active forum for the exchange and announcement of issues specific to sustainability, including such issues as the triple bottom line, livable communities, best management practices and updates from the APWA Center for Sustainability. |
Transportation
(transportation) |
Transportation planning and design, TEA-21 implementation issues and
opportunities, Transit, Airports, ITS, Roads and bridges, Notice of
electronic copy of transportation newsletter.
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Urban Forum
(urbanforum) |
An active information exchange and announcement venue specifically for APWA members from large urban areas. Information on the Urban Forum infoNOW Community will address transportation, water, wastewater, homeland security and all other public works isses and programs that focus on the needs of our nation's largest communities. |
