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Resident Engineers Academy

September 21–25, 2026, 8:30am–4pm PT

This practical, interactive five-day virtual academy provides core training for local/tribal resident engineers and those responsible for administering construction contracts using state and federal funds.

Holding back? Friday is your deadline to apply!

REA instructors take a practical approach to training through examples, exercises, and problem-solving activities, covering everything from SOW to Construction Prep, Payments, Legal Relations, Enviro Stewardship, Project Completion, Labor Compliance, and DBE.

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Labor Compliance Training for Local Agencies

September 29–30, 2026, 8:30am–4:30m PT

This two-day live online course teaches LPA staff prevailing wage requirements and how to apply these skills in practice, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation.

Attendees will learn how to comply with the Davis-Bacon and related acts, Code of Federal Regulations, California Labor Code, and California Code of Regulations while implementing all public works contracts.

Webinar: Selecting the Right Pavement Preservation

August 25, 2026, 10am–11am PT



This free webinar helps you gain valuable insights on the variety of treatment options available to help you get the most out of your road network.

Pavement preservation is critical to any local agency's maintenance program, but what treatments should you use? What is the right treatment for the issues your roadways are experiencing? Explore the different types of pavement distresses and their recommended treatments.

Webinar: Asphalt & Concrete:

Testing & Sampling for Local Agencies

September 16, 2026, 10:30am–11:30am PT



Material Testing & Sampling Requirements for Local Public Agencies is a free webinar presented by Ohio DOT's Office of Materials Management Asphalt & Concrete, who present testing and sampling requirements for construction projects containing asphalt and concrete.

SNCC Office Hours with Dr Anurag Pande

Starting August 18, the Safety Navigator for California Communities is hosting weekly office hours with PI & Program Director Dr. Anurag Pande.

Join virtually to discuss project development, funding strategies, safety planning, grant competitiveness, and more.

APWA Reporter: August 2026

APWA's August 2026 issue of Reporter Magazine has great last-minute info on the upcoming PWX 2026, as well as features on wastewater master planning and how damage prevention is keeping up with right-of-way investment.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

California Invests $2.5B in Transportation Projects

The CTC recently approved nearly $2.5 billion in funding for more than 150 new projects that seek to improve safety on the state highway system

Turning Big Data into Practical Insights

SCAG solicited research questions and selected case studies to demonstrate practical applications of mobility analytics to address transportation safety

Recording: LA28 Procurement Series

This third installment of the LA28 Procurement Series for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games focused on the Venue Infrastructure sector

PWX Radio: Networking & Relationships in Public Works

This latest episode of PWX Radio explores the power of community and why networking & relationships are the multiplier effect for success in Public Works

ATTAIN Grants

FHWA has issued a NOFO for $120M worth of grants via its Advanced Transportation Technology & Innovation (ATTAIN) competitive grant program

Home Safely: Jeff Pulver & Nathan Belz

Episodes 11 & 12 of the Home Safely podcast feature Jeff Pulver, MaineDOT, and Dr. Nathan Belz, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

ICAM Pilot Grants

FTA is awarding ~$12M in competitive funding to support transit services for the FY2026 Innovative Coordinated Access & Mobility (ICAM) pilot program

Recording: Local HSIP Cycle 13 Call for Projects

This informative webinar shared a comprehensive overview of California’s Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Recording: State DOT Adoption of Knowledge Management Practices

This webinar showcased practical insights from leading state DOTs on how agencies can launch, scale, and sustain knowledge management initiatives

Recording: Traffic Calming Quick-Builds

This free webinar focused on designing & implementing quick-build pilots that benefit your community

More Training Coming Up in August

Need a closer look? Stop by CALTAP.org for a calendar view of upcoming training and events focused specifically on local agency project success.

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