Recent renewable energy photovoltaic (solar) and small wind electric technologies are providing marvelous products to use in public works projects and are moving away from off-grid homes into fully engineered solutions for flat roofs on larger buildings at commercial and institutional scales. The constant advance in power conversion electronics and new inventions in wind and solar ‘structures’ is driving this creative industry ... Read More

The Fox Valley Branch golf outing tradition continues on the first Friday of August, and the attached flyer includes registration information and sponsorship opportunities. There are currently openings for prize and scholarship donations, and numerous golfing foursomes are also available.This event is the premier fundraising event for the annual scholarship program, which in 26 years of giving has provide the following:$86,000 in scholarships91 i ... Read More

Paving season is here. Whether you pave, inspect or design projects, this class will teach you to get the most out of your paving projects. Learn tips for equipment inspection, paving procedures and plant and material requirements. This class will be held at two locations.Location 1 - Wednesday, June 23, 2010Village of Bolingbrook, PW299 CanterburyBolingbrook, IL 60440Registration: ....... 7:30 AM – 8:00 AMClass.................... 8:00 AM ... Read More

The program will offer information, tips, advice, examples, and demonstrations of how the following technologies are being used by public works professionals: Social Media — GIS — GPS — CADAttendees are welcome to bring laptops or mobile devices—Wifi will be available

Online registration is now closed. Registrations must be made onsite beginning Tuesday, May 25th at 12noon. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel1551 N. Thoreau Dr. Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 USATo register, please open the "Register Online Link" above.  You can register with a credit card or check on line.  If you are paying by check you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to mail your check.No ... Read More

Online registration is now closed. Registrations  must be made onsite beginning Tuesday, May 25th at 12noon. This page is only for exhibitors who need to register additional booth personnel over their allotment.Exhibitor Registration (within each company's allotment) will not be available before the show. Exhibitors must register staff onsite at the Exhibitor Registration counter. Additional ... Read More

The UIC e-Government Workshop brings together the best and the brightest in public service and information technology. These diverse stakeholders from across the region, including representatives from government, business and education, are committed to sharing government technology solutions for operating in today's fiscal environment. Our governments are operating in crisis mode, and are all under mandates to cut costs. While it may seem cou ... Read More

Educational seminar covering "On Grade Boring Techniques" utilized in underground utility construction including a live demonstration of Axis Guide Boring and Pipe Installation.

Choose your day to attendDesignated Erosion Control Inspector WorkshopsMay 12th or May 13thSponsored by Lake County StormwaterManagement CommissionandAPWA - Lake BranchWhere: The NEW LCSMC Offices:500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL

Has your community ever considered  a Storm Water Utility?Learn the fundamental approach for establishing a much needed revenue source.Hear first hand from communities that have had Storm Water Utilities in place for many years. Learn about the challenges that they faced and the success they have achieved.

Municipal law seminar for engineers and public works staff on bidding/construction projects, drainage issues and property maintenance responsibilities.

This will be a half-day event beginning in the morning with a light breakfast served.  Course content and location TBD.

Prevailing Wage and Tort Immunity Act and Common Law Defense RulesConstruction season is here. Learn what Prevailing Wage means to you and why it is important. Learn first hand by witnessing and participating in a “Mock Trial” of an actual case. A direct and cross examination of the plaintiff’s expert traffic engineer will be conducted. After the “Mock Trial”, you will learn 25 Common Law and Tort Immunity Act Defens ... Read More

Join us for this great education session on Urban Forestry Issues.

Self Assessment: Using the Management Practices ManualA Tool for Improving Operations and ManagementIs your agency operating at peak performance and productivity levels of operations? Have you really reviewed them with your staff to see what improvement might be made? Do you review your policies, procedures, and practices on a regular basis? What guidelines do you use to measure your performance?This workshop is designed to provide you with the t ... Read More

Join us as we thank those people who are the true backbone of our organizations, our Administrative Professionals. Our speaker will be Dave Larsson.  He is a nationally known spreaker and presenter in the areas of leadership and communication.  He will be speaking on the art of establishing rapport.

To discuss NPDES compliance requirements and the latest changes.

Is your infrastructure in need of repair? Do you need money to be able to afford more projects?Have you ever considered applying for a grant but were not sure what to do?Come to the Grant Availability Seminar held by the APWA Lake Branch.  Find out how grants work and what is available.Presented by local professionals and featuring representatives from Lake County DOTLake County SMCIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyGrants Discusse ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is partnering with the Underground Contractors Association (UCA) to organize a one-day course on pipe bursting. Live demonstrations of static and pneumatic pipe bursting, radar locating and hydroexcavation. 4 PDH's for Professional Engineers.Details: • Introduction & History of Pipe Bursting• Utility Locating & Marking• Subsurface Utility Engineering• Applicab ... Read More

2009 Snow & Ice Conference

The purpose of the annual meeting is to better educate our members to prepare for emergency response, to coordinate and communicate among multi-disciplines, and to share lessons learned.

2009 Snow and Ice ConferenceDiscussion on the latest snow and ice control techniques.

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is organizing a one-day course on floodplain management. 6 PDH's for Professional Engineers. Looking into CEC's for Certified Floodplain Managers.

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is organizing a one-day course on floodplain management. 6 PDH's • Wisconsin Floods 2008 – Lake Delton failure and rehabilitationThe following will be discussed:Managing rainfall runoff in urban and urbanizing watersheds with case studies in Burlington (IL), Carpentersville (IL) and Lake Mastodon Watershed in Aurora (IL)Flood Plain Study – West Branch of ... Read More

Lab Technician Roundtable and Seminar – Sponsored by APWA Lake BranchObtaining reliable, reproducible and valid data from analysis of wastewater is vital for treatmentfacilities to operate at peak performance. Unfortunately, deciphering the testing methods asdetailed in Standard Methods can be difficult. This seminar, intended for those working in thefield of wastewater lab testing, will address the fundamentals of laboratory analysis. Part ... Read More

Less Salt, Less Money, Enough Said.Hosted by APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup, sponsored by the DuPage County Division of Stormwater Management.

The Suburban Branch Cordially invites you to attend our annual Scholarship Fundraiser GOLF OUTING.Golf and Dinner - $110Golf only - $80Dinner only - $30Hole Sponsor - $150Sponsor Special - $550 (includes Hole Sponsor, Foursome Golf  and Dinner)Lunch Sponsor - $600Dinner Sponsor - $1,200All proceeds benefit the Suburban Branch Scholarship Fund

Golf season is here and with it, the promise of an other absolutely incredible fun time in scenic, Huntley, IL at the Fox Valley APWA Golf Outing and Steak Fry.  Join your colleagues, business partners and friends at the Pinecrest Country Club in Huntley, IL  as we swing our clubs to benefit the Fox Valley APWA Scholarship Fund.This year's event will again have a scramble start and be followed by a delicious steak cook-out-style lunc ... Read More

The Lake Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter APWA invites you to join us for our Annual Golf Tournamenton Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Midlane Country Clubin Wadsworth, ILShotgun Start • Buffet LuncheonAll event proceeds will benefit the Lake Branch Scholarahip ProgramTee Time: 7:30 a.m.Cost: $480 Foursome: golf, cart, lunch$120 Individual:  golf, cart, lunch$75:  golf, cart only$50 - lunch onlySponsorship Opportunities:$200 Par Spons ... Read More

The Southwest Branch is once again hosting it's Annual Golf Outing to replenish the Southwest Branch Sholarship Fund.Back by popular demand are prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Designated Driver, Straightest Drive, Didn't Drive, Can't Drive, 4-Some Prizes and Beat the Architect.  Registration is limited to 144 golfers and there will be no overflow this year!  Sponsorship packages are available. When:& ... Read More

APWA Chicago Chapter has moved the Annual Chapter Golf Outing West to Prairie Landing in West Chicago.The birds are singing, the grass is growing & baseball opening day at US Cellular is right around the corner. It is time to work on your four letter expletives, get your excuses ready and play golf. Sponsorships are available.First come first served --------144 golfers only, absolutely no overflow. Reserve early. Reservations will not be acce ... Read More

The City Branch of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter APWA cordially Invites you participate in its 17th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Dr. Emil Nigro Scholarship FundWhen:   Tuesday, May 12, 2009Where: Gleneagles Country Club              Lemont, ILDonation: $125.00 per person or              &nbs ... Read More

The Suburban Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter APWA will hold its annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Suburban Branch Scholarship Program on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village. The event will follow a scramble format and will feature contest holes, a raffle and door prizes. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon followed by a 1:00 pm shotgun start.A banquet sill close out the evening at 5:30 pm.All p ... Read More

Friday, August 1, 2008 Pinecrest Golf Club Huntley, IL 8:30 am Shotgun Start The event will be a scramble , followed by a delicious steak fry.  This year, we have many new surprises and fun events planned to add interest and laughs to your day in the sunshine, including the firs "mystery ball" competition that is sure to be a hit! We are looking for any donations that can be used as golf prizes or raffle items, as well as recruitin ... Read More

To register or sponsor, please download and return the registration form along with your raffle/auction item(s) and/or check payable to: APWA Lake Branch c/o Lynne Collins Baxter & Woodman, Inc. 31 S. Seymour Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030 Cost: $460 per foursome includes golf, cart, use of driving range, continental breakfast and luncheon buffet. $115 per person includes, golf, cart, use of driving range, continental breakfast and luncheon ... Read More

Southwest Branch APWA Golf Outing June 26, 2008 The Links at Carillon in Plainfield, IL12:00 Noon Shotgun Start 5:30 pm BBQ Ribs Dinner 4 Person Scramble Help Replenish the Scholarship Fund $145.00 per golfer Includes:  Lunch, 18 holes of Golf, Cart, BBQ Dinner w/Open Bar, Chance for Prizes Not a golfer? Come for dinner and buy raffle tickets (biggest raffle of the Chapter) For additional information contact: Don Cassier at 708-710-4 ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA is pleased to invite you to our annual golf outing.The day's events included in your registration feature:-- Lunch-- 18 Holes of Scramble Format Golf-- Cocktails & Dinner-- Golf Cart with GPS-- Cocktails & DinnerNOT A GOLFER? Come for dinner and the raffle (no maximum number of tickets!).RSVP with check - unpaid reservations will not be acceptedVerbal reservations will not be acceptedResponse deadline ... Read More