LABOR RESOURCES FOR UTILITY MANAGERS

• The Future Is Flowing: Cultivating The Next Generation Of Water Professionals

  The water sector faces a looming workforce crisis due to an aging demographic and increasing retirements, with about one-third of the workforce eligible to retire in the next decade. This article examines how major water utilities are proactively addressing labor challenges and analyzing strategies for cultivating the next generation of water professionals.

• Balancing Cost Transparency And Contractor Qualifications In Collaborative Delivery

  While contractor qualifications guide early-phase selection in collaborative delivery, cost considerations take priority during guaranteed maximum price development. Navigating this shift requires strategic procurement approaches to uphold project value, strengthen contractor engagement, and reduce risk

• XR In The Water Sector: Training A Workforce That's Ready — Not Just Certified

  Most utilities still rely on job shadowing, thick manuals, and occasional hands-on sessions. That might check a compliance box, but it doesn't build confidence or capability — especially when a real emergency hits. Extended reality (XR) gives utility teams the repetition, realism, and reinforcement they need, in a way that traditional training simply can't.
• Subcontracting 101: 6 Tips For Successful Project Collaboration

  Selecting the right subcontractor can boost efficiency, help cut costs, and result in high-quality outcomes, paving the way for lucrative repeat business opportunities.
• How Water Industry Privatization Failure Is Harming UK's Climate Goals

  Whether it's the astronomical energy bills, inadequate flood defence systems putting entire villages underwater, or the record levels of sewage rendering our fresh waterways no-go zones, Britain is now waking up to the harsh realities of outsourcing its utilities to private companies that exist purely to make a profit.
• Closing The Workforce Skills Gap On Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning At Water Utilities

  Although artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been under development and talked about for years, the practical implementation of these technologies came fast and furious. Now, with their rapid growth across all industries, many are feeling overwhelmed — especially water workers. This Q&A explores how and why utilities should embrace AI and ML.
• Building Tomorrow's Wastewater Treatment Systems... And Workforce

  Engineering Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more diverse and expansive engineering workforce, recently engaged thousands of students across the country in an interactive lab on wastewater treatment and related careers in partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA.

• The Compounding Benefits Of Driving A Safety-Conscious Culture

  On the collaborative path toward a safer workplace, employers and employees can discover a whole lot more.
• 5 Tips For Maintaining Your Industrial Water Treatment Plant For Optimal Performance

  By implementing the tips outlined in this article, you can significantly enhance the performance of your industrial water treatment plant. Regular inspections, careful monitoring, and proper maintenance not only ensure operational efficiency but also help prevent costly issues and maintain compliance with regulations.
• The Importance Of Youth Engagement In Water Conservation And Environmental Initiatives

  In a recent episode of The Water Online Show, co-host Travis Kennedy and I had the pleasure of welcoming Moalie Jose, a dedicated board member of the Maryland Environmental Service and a talented engineer with Hazen and Sawyer. The conversation revolved around Moalie's impactful initiatives aimed at advancing water and environmental causes in the Baltimore community.