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National Public Works Week

Mike Thomas Cities, Construction, Design, Governance, Sustainability, Urban Living

Public works is always there. Rain, hail, snow or shine, public works crews are dedicated to the job. They keep our cities and towns running so we can enjoy the essential services of the places we live and work.

Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, our more than 29,000 members in the U.S. and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.

Public Works WeekI love being a Public Works Professional, it is extremely satisfying to work on projects that improve the quality of life for all residents and use my #engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems that face the community. If you see a member of your city’s public works staff out and about this week, say hello and thanks for keeping things running!

Mike Thomas

Mike Thomas P.Eng. ENV SP, is the author of UrbanWorkbench.com and Director of Engineering at the City of Revelstoke in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. If I post something here that you find helpful as you navigate the world of engineering, planning and building communities, that’s wonderful. But when push comes to shove: This is my personal blog. The views expressed on these pages are mine alone and not those of my employer.