May 19-25th marks the 2024 observance of National Public Works Week (NPWW), an annual celebration sponsored by the American Public Works Association since 1960. NPWW emphasizes the importance of public works and expresses appreciation for the professionals who provide these essential services that help their communities thrive. The theme for this year’s National Public Works Week is “Advancing Quality of …
North Ogden, Utah is a prime example of how cities can transform municipal operations with cloud-based management solutions. For many years, North Ogden has trusted iWorQ’s cloud-based software. Assistant Public Works Director Brian Galvez at North Ogden City shared his experience in an exclusive interview, revealing how iWorQ’s public works and community development software solutions have streamlined the city’s day-to-day …
“April showers bring May flowers!” Spring is finally here, which means many regions across the United States should expect an influx of rain and thunderstorms as the weather warms up. This is positive news for our ecosystems, but it can also pose certain safety, monetary, and environmental risks. Manage springtime stormwater with iWorQ’s cloud-based Stormwater Management Software. Meet MS4 …
We’re excited to announce the dates for iWorQ’s Annual User Conference! The iWorQ User Conference, also known as iWorQ Summit, is a live online webinar series event exclusive to our customers. It is a unique opportunity for municipalities and counties across the United States and Canada to come together to gain insight and explore ways to enhance operational efficiency with …
For the past five years, Jackson County, Florida has utilized iWorQ to streamline its community development and public works processes. In this exclusive interview, Community Development Director Wendy Schlesinger and Executive Secretary of Building Services Benet Johnson share how Jackson County transformed its operations with cloud-based software, increasing efficiency and saving time.An Insider Look on Management Software for Counties Schlesinger …
Earth Day serves as an annual reminder to reflect on how we can preserve, protect, and care for our planet, while minimizing our environmental impact. One way that local governments can reduce their carbon footprints is by having their public works and community development departments transition from paper-based management systems to CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) solutions. This not only …
April is National County Government Month (NCGM), an annual celebration of the hard work and dedication of county governments across the nation, while educating the public on the variety of services they deliver to their communities. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has sponsored the event. This year’s theme is “ForwardTogether,” centered around three main pillars: connect, inspire, …
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National Community Development Week was created in the 1980s to raise awareness about the National Community Development Association (NCDA) and the many services it provides to local governments, most notably the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The NCDA has appointed the week of April 1-5th, 2024, to honor, support, and educate communities about the unparalleled value and successes of …
Broken traffic lights? Snow piling up on the road? A gargantuan pothole in need of a fill? Is your Public Works department battling a monster of never-ending maintenance requests? Whether it is from normal wear and tear or a disaster striking, without a proper system in place, identifying issues and strategically assigning work can be challenging as the stream of …
