Welcome to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure The DPWI vision is aiming at painting an inspiring picture of a preferred future. It is not time-bound and serves as a foundation for all policy development and planning, including strategic planning.
Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and procured by a government body for employment, health and safety, and recreational uses in the greater community.
For a full definition of public works refer to Labor Code section 1720. Anyone working on a public works project must be paid prevailing wages as determined by DIR.
Held annually in May, National Public Works Week is a great way to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works in their daily lives.
AEC’s Public Works Department supports the development of essential infrastructure that protects and strengthens communities. We deliver projects that form the backbone of daily life—roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and public facilities.
Resource for professionals in the public works industry- Information on manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies, telemetering, municipal construction, sanitation department and more
Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens.
Browse AEC's project portfolio across U.S. military construction, public works, equipment maintenance, fire systems, security, and IT.
Becoming an APWA member allows you access to the best education and training programs in public works, as well as networking opportunities with more than 30,000 public works professionals for ideas, advice, and career opportunities.