7 New Topics at NPE Best Practices Workshop

Since 2006 the "Best Practices" for Contract Sweepers workshop at National Pavement Expo has been one of the sweeping industry's most heralded events at NPE. Moderated by a NAPSA member (Gabe Vitale, C & L Sweeper Service Corp., will do the honors at NPE 2017), the "Best Practices" workshop takes advantage of one of the more unique program structures at NPE, the "roundtable."

Here's how it works and why any sweeper should attend:

There are seven new topics each year, and each topic is assigned a table and a facilitator. Attendees begin by selecting one of the topics and sitting at the table of that topic. Other contractors join and eventually, led by the facilitator, the group discusses, analyzes, exchanges successful efforts, and determines one or more “action steps” any sweeping contractor can take. At set intervals, attendees change tables to enable each attendee to participate in four topics for the session.

Once all groups have had an opportunity to analyze and evaluate various ideas and courses of action for the topics, a representative from each topic will report its results and suggestions to the whole group. So attendees actively participate in four "roundtable" discussions – yet hear the recap from all seven.

This year’s new topics and facilitators will be:

•  Adding Complementary Services – Daniel Stauty, Commercial Power Sweeping
• DOT and DOT Regulations – John Cheruka, Commercial Vehicle Safety & Accident Specialists
• Managing Debris and Disposal/Recycle – Rick Katz, TKG Environmental Services Group
• How to Estimate – Matt Joseph, Piedmont Property Services
• Alternative Fuels –Tracy Day, NiteHawk Sweepers 
• Working with 3rd Parties – Chris Dick, Katsam Enterprises
• Finding the Right People for the Right Seat on the Bus – Loring Dunton, C & L Sweeper Service Corp.

And... the workshop is specially priced ($85) for NAPSA members... a great member benefit and another reason to join NAPSA if you haven't.

For details on the "Best Practices" for Contract Sweepers workshop or on National Pavement Expo, Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, visit www.nationalpavementexpo.com