In difficult fiscal times many budget officers and municipal managers begin the process by a rather simple approach: revenues are down 10%, we need to cut the budget by 10%. Then they wait for the battles to begin, internally with department heads, externally with council members and other public stakeholders. This live audio conference will provide budget preparers with a comprehensive framework for preparing the budget to meet the realities...

As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB will conduct a webinar on May 21, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that will explore Nondestructive Testing to Identify Concrete Bridge Deck Deterioration, a report and toolbox developed by the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Renewal Project R06A. Register now. Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor employees. A certifica...

2013 Management of Change Partnership - Change in Action May 19-21, 2013Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay,Cambridge, MD The ACT-IAC Management of Change (MOC) theme for 2013 is Partnership – Change in Action. MOC will focus on how collaboration between government and industry can provide innovative solutions to current and upcoming challenges within the public sector. This year's tracks will focus on: The Power of Innovation – This trac...

For over 30 years, energy performance contracting (EPC) also known as ESCO and energy savings performance contracting has assisted municipalities, state and federal entities with financing improvements to infrastructure. Have you been asked to reduce energy operating costs or support sustainability efforts for your entity? Are you or your organization tracking greenhouse gases or concerned about climate change? Are energy costs increasing but...

Objectives »»Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected versus appointed officials »»Become acquainted with the different structures of local government, including the origins and scope of statutory authority »»Learn about the mandatory functions and statutory obligations of local government »»Address public policy decision-making as it relates to operations of the organization and expe...

Solar energy has been one of the few growth industries in an otherwise dismal economic environment. The leasing of rooftops, parking lots and land has become a popular source of revenue for property owners. In addition, anyone that is a consumer of electricity, or has capital to invest, can benefit from a solar energy project. Professionals negotiating solar leases and related documents must take into account varied and important legal and bus...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, May 16, 2013 | 1PM Eastern An Introduction to the FAR: A Primer on the Rules and Regulations that Govern Procurement The Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”) govern how many government agencies buy goods, services, and supplies. For federal contracting personnel, a fundamental understanding of the FAR can provide opportunities for federal...

Save the dates! DEQ hosts an annual Water Reuse Conference designed to enable water and wastewater operators, engineers, public works directors, elected officials, consultants, developers, attorneys, environmental advocates, and other professionals to continue their education, network, and discuss key issues related to water reuse in Idaho and the West.

EAST: Joint Warfighting Conference 2013 Innovation in an Era of Austerity: What Capabilities Do We Needto Operate in a Non-Permissive Environment? May 14-16, 2013, Virginia Beach, VA Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, with support from the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. This event offers an East Coast companion to the popular AFCEA-USNI West event held each...

This three-day course is designed for satellite communications engineers, spacecraft engineers, and managers who want to obtain an understanding of the "big picture" of satellite communications. Each topic is illustrated by detailed worked numerical examples, using published data for actual satellite communications systems. The course is technically oriented and includes mathematical derivations of the fundamental equations. It will enable the...