Public works organizations are essential to communities and citizens
When it comes to public works, one size does not fit all, Because of the multi-faceted, ever-evolving nature of public works, it's more important than ever to have a functional public works organization with the proper team size, divisions, functions, equipment, emergency management, and more. CPW Group is an expert in this arena. We can help you navigate all the proper functions of your Public Works Agency / Department.
Determine the most efficient organizational structure to promote effective communications, resource utilization, and managerial control
Ensuring that a public works organization’s management skills are maximized requires a combination of effective communications, staff expertise, reporting capabilities, and continual assessment of service level appropriateness.
CPW Group is an expert in taking a systematic approach by effectively organizing component functions to optimizing spans of control, determining appropriate staff skills, and using metrics to ensure accountability for results.
Whether designing and inspecting infrastructure or ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance, Engineering support is critical.
CPW Group has vast experience in analyzing engineering functions, including civil, construction, transportation and project management. We provide engineering and program management, planning and oversight to public agency clients. Our customer focus, attention to detail and broad understanding of public agency projects has established CPW Group as a strong competitor in public sector work.
Ensuring staffing levels reflect both targeted levels of service and a cost-effective approach to public works
Staffing levels are driven by developing targeted service levels, which are in turn driven by the needs and desires of each community. CPW Group will evaluate the appropriate staffing levels from the viewpoint that service levels are unique to each community, and that the determination of optimum staffing levels is a product of several factors, including use of appropriate crew sizes, attaining adequate productivity levels, work planning and scheduling, usage of current technology.
Continual assessment of the condition of public works assets is critical in applying appropriate maintenance regimens
Public Works organizations are responsible for maintaining what are among the largest investments that municipalities make. Whether it is a cyclical pavement condition assessment, a continual evaluation of fleet operation, it is critical that public works organizations routinely assess the condition of assets under its management.
Strong and transparent project management is at the heart of everything we do at CPW Group
Design management, cost estimating, contractor qualification, and delivery strategy consulting are just some of the many services that our team offers. In addition to managing multiple stakeholders, providing information so our clients can make informed decisions.
An effective permitting process prioritizes the needs of applicants as much as those of staff
CPW Consulting Group is an industry leader in the evaluation of existing processes and the development of new processes to streamline permitting without impacting code compliance or the thoroughness of plan review
Parks and recreational services are continuously changing to meet the evolving needs by strategically planning for the future
Vibrant communities deserve well-managed parks and recreational services that are adaptive to their environments, and are able to continually change to meet the needs of their residents
Good practices that result in the timely replacement of vehicles is a cornerstone of a high-performance fleet organization
In this area we evaluate vehicle replacement practices and cycles, funding and financing practices, the process for developing vehicle specifications, vehicle selection and purchasing practices
An evaluation of technology deployment and management practices can identify ways to more effectively provide government services
Ensuring effective technology implementation can drive organizational success. Reviews of technology can be tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs.
Organizations with adopted strategic plans experience longer-term a higher level of performance due to the framework it provides for making critical resource decisions
Adopting specific goals and objectives enables managers to link decisions regarding service provision and resource allocation to desired organizational outcomes
A review and redesign of internal processes can identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or reduce internal control risks
In conducting process improvement evaluations, it is important to map existing processes and evaluate how well it is understood and applied by staff. A strong process map is vital for staff training and ensuring application in a consistent manner
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