APWA News

Stan Brown speaks at a recent Engineering and Public Works Roadshow event.

Athens’ Murmur Trestle hosts an Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stop

Athens, Georgia–The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow made a memorable stop in Athens, Georgia, celebrating the restoration of one of the state’s most culturally and historically significant infrastructure landmarks—the Murmur…

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The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stops at the Bois d’Arc Reservoir

North Texas–APWA’s national collaboration to showcase great infrastructure and emphasize the need for a new workforce visited the North Texas Municipal Water District’s $1.6 billion Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply…

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APWA presents award to Michigan K-8 school at 2025 Future City® Competition

Washington, DC—In February, the American Public Works Association (APWA) participated in the 2025 Future City® global science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition by sponsoring a special award as part…

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APWA Encourages Members to “Share Your Story” on “Built by Bonds” Website

Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure delivers an overview of tax-exempt bonds and other financing tools used by state and local governments. “As our country’s infrastructure needs continue to…

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Engineering and Public Works Roadshow 2025 tour stop at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site.

The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow visits Miami’s Signature Bridge

Miami—The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour today at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site. The Signature Bridge, part of the larger Connecting Miami I-395/SR-836/I-95…

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APWA Past President Bill Verkest Passes Away

Past APWA President William “Bill” Arthur Verkest of Arlington, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2025. An APWA member for more than 40 years, Verkest was very active at the…

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New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…

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APWA Leadership Shares a Message in Response to the Los Angeles Wildfires

On behalf of the American Public Works Association, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones as well as their homes…

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APWA Endorsement of Water Resources Bill Touted in Run Up to Passage by Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee touted the American Public Works Association’s letter of support along with others in advance of a successful…

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APWA Announces Partnership with BuildWitt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals recently announced it will partner with BuildWitt to provide public works professionals with access to expert-led micro-lessons…

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