APWA Reporter, August 2012 issue

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Innovative Product and Practices for Pavement Markings

August 26-29

2012 APWA Congress—The Best Show in Public Works Anaheim, California

September 13

Trees & Municipal Infrastructure - Creating a Sustainable Alliance

October 18

Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works

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APWA Reporter, August 2012 issue

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World of Public Works Calendar

Ask Ann

Roadway safety data and public works: it’s fundamental

Green infrastructure the answer for Frog Hollow residents

How to hire a construction management firm

Public works agencies in U.S. look to Japan for best practices in delivering more projects within budget

Students and public works collaborate to keep one small city (and the rest of the world) clean

Understanding contract documents

Underground at the 2012 London Olympics

Converting a degraded quarry into a community asset

Building a Green Roof to promote environmental responsibility

Understanding the options in construction management

Claims mitigation and avoidance

Pay it forward: volunteers make the difference

What’s next for public safety in the right-of-way?

Keyholing and core farming: the perfect match

Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Jobs Creation Act of 2011

Utility coordination at FLL: abandoned underground lines

Case study for automating field data collection with smart phones

Global Solutions in Public Works

Pipe bursting of asbestos cement pipe: making it happen

The Great 8

Trends in equipment operator training technology

Trees v. Sidewalks: There doesn’t have to be a loser

Succeeding at succession: a portfolio approach

Engage the public and get work done: a shared responsibility strategy

Don’t miss these at Congress

One-day passes available for Congress

Media relations for public works

Four options to attend Congress

Awards 2012

Chapter Membership Achievement Award winners announced

Boomers Millennials: Are we really that different?

Washington Insight

Education Calendar

Mentoring the next generation of leaders within the APWA Donald C. Stone Center

A year of diversity

President’s Message