Ronald J. Tanenbaum

American Public Works Association is an organization that supports professionals in public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education, and member engagement. The non-profit company is based in Kansas City, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the quality of life for all. The company provides a platform for public works stories and news from thousands of sources.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Value Management Strategies, Inc. provides management consulting services. Its services include value engineering, risk analysis and risk management, business process improvement, strategic planning, decision support, program development, project management, and other related value-improving practices. The firm’s clients include federal, state and local public agencies; private engineering and architectural firms; and domestic and global corporations in manufacturing, services, and technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Escondido, CA.