American Public Works Association

05/29/2026

Time and space is running short to get in to our most popular program! The Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate program is taking place in just a few weeks, and there's still time to sign up! https://brnw.ch/21x2Wro

05/28/2026

How do you build a community that is resilient in the face of disasters and emergency operations? First, you've gotta ask for a little help from your friends. Join the Emergency Management committee on June 11 as they talk Public Works Mutual Aid Networks! This webinar is FREE for APWA members.

https://brnw.ch/21x2UdN

05/26/2026

What education do future engineers need? How can industry leaders help support university programs in providing the best education for successful careers? We'll be tackling these big questions and more at the upcoming Engineering Workforce Consortium webinar on June 9! Join us for a FREE discussion about educating the next generation of public workers here: https://brnw.ch/21x2Qzx

05/22/2026

For National Public Works Week Friday, we’re looking to the future and seeing all the great things our chapters are doing this year! Chapters from across the country submitted great ideas for future projects for the New Initiatives Program! Learn more about the projects and what's next:

The New Initiatives Program is a funding opportunity designed to advance innovative ideas that strengthen the public works profession and support APWA’s Strategic Plan.

05/21/2026

Today, Dr. Berry reflects on the thoughtful details that make public spaces more welcoming and accessible for everyone! Happy !

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Public Works Radio Episode 10 is here! Armed with a microphone and a can-do attitude, I went into the public and asked them... what do you know about public works?

The answers I got... well they may surprise you.

Then, I talked with Mary Joyce Ivers, Deputy Director of the City of Ventura - Government about what public works really is, and why it's so important that we tell our communities what we do, during and beyond!

Listen to the episode anywhere you get your podcasts!
Apple Podcasts: https://brnw.ch/21x2FsX
Spotify: https://brnw.ch/21x2FsW
On the Web: https://brnw.ch/21x2FsV

05/19/2026

Did you know that 2026 also takes place this week? This year’s IW theme could not be more timely: Building a Stronger America.

Infrastructure projects connect communities, create opportunity, and ensure resilience in the face of future challenges. Every investment we make in roads, bridges, transit, and rail is an investment in people — in safer commutes, stronger local economies, and a workforce that thrives. Let’s keep building together.

Learn more 👉 www.unitedforinfrastructure.org/infra-week-2026

05/19/2026

There are a million reasons to love public works so we got our APWA staff to list a few! Why do you 💜 public works?

05/19/2026