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This presentation will be a continuation of the Snow & Ice Webinar Series on the various cutting edges used in snow and ice removal as well as other potential specialty usage. This will be an update on changes to the industry and common best practices when using cutting edges.
An increasing number of agencies have to adapt their winter maintenance operations because of environmental concerns over chlorides in groundwater, rivers, lakes, and streams. In this session, we will examine how chlorides can impact the environment and then focus on the methods identified as being appropriate...
Snow and Ice removal operations are critical to transportation of people and goods. In this presentation, we will discuss some common mechanical snow removal operations and best practices. In addition, the presenter will discuss activities that can be done before the snow falls to help with your snow...
There is so much information readily available when it comes to weather forecasting/predictions. Many state agencies have technology installed in trucks and equipment used for snow and ice operations. Which one do you use? What does all this data mean? This presentation will discuss common technologies...
Like making your favorite meal, the ingredients need to be the right amount, applied at the right time, and consumed at the ideal temperature. Blending chemicals for snow and ice control is no different. There is a specific science behind it all. In this presentation, we will discuss the blending process...
You've learned about weather technologies and how they are used in snow and ice operations, now what do you do with the data and apply it to make your life easier and keep the traveling public happy? In this presentation, we will discuss the data used to make sound decisions for surface treatments.
Hear from the Federal Highway Administration about their Strategic Workforce Development program with the goal to identify, train, place and retain individuals into heavy highway construction careers. Over 43 states are participating in the initiative which focuses on partnerships between State Departments...
Stress…it’s a fact of daily life. This presentation will give you a clearer understanding of the origin of stress and how it affects your body and relationships. We will also discuss stress reduction techniques, and share some great resources to help you manage the stress in your life.
High traffic corridor users can experience reduced traffic delays when agencies apply recent precast pavement system technologies. Precast pavement concepts are supported by the FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative for accelerated construction. The Fort Miller Co., Inc. of Schuylerville, NY, has developed...
Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive...