SC APWA Lowcountry Branch

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

How do engineers relax? 🤔

By checking the plans one more time.
Taking a nice, calming site visit.
Making a spreadsheet for fun.
And saying, “That should hold.”

Happy National Relaxation Day to the people who make relaxing look like work. 😎

08/05/2026

Every road, bridge, drainage system, utility, and public space starts with a vision—and engineers help turn that vision into reality.

Today, on Professional Engineers Day, we celebrate the dedicated professionals whose expertise, innovation, and commitment help build a more resilient Lowcountry and improve quality of life for the communities we serve.

Thank you to all the engineers making a difference every day. Happy Professional Engineers Day!

08/04/2026

Strong public works starts with a strong workforce. Kudos to Charleston County Fleet Operations for creating opportunities that inspire and prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.

08/04/2026

📣 Call for Proposals is now open!

This year, we’re joining forces with the Beaufort Regional Civil Engineers Club and SC Lowcountry Sentinel Landscape to host the 2nd Annual Lowcountry Resilience Conference on October 29–30 in Beaufort, SC.

We’re looking for presentations highlighting green infrastructure, land use planning, and strategies that strengthen resilient communities.

📝 Proposal deadline: August 14
🔗 Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/DRy7fuZGGkzLoDPU6

07/31/2026

Shoutout to our friends at Thomas & Hutton for investing in the next generation of engineers.

Even with the growing use of AI, two undeniable truths remain: Some things can’t be learned in a classroom, and projects are only as successful as the people behind them.

07/31/2026

Connecting with the communities we serve. Well done, City of Goose Creek.

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

Join the SC/RC Committee as they dive into no-nonsense guidance to help small and rural communities implement asset management that works. Did we mention it's FREE?

Register now to save your spot for the webinar on August 5th!
https://brnw.ch/21x4v8e

07/14/2026

See how UAS technology is changing the way public works gets the job done!

Join fellow public works professionals for an afternoon of live demonstrations featuring the newest drone platforms, LiDAR technology, aerial lighting systems, and mapping solutions. Learn how these tools are being used to improve surveying, asset management, utilities, emergency response, infrastructure inspections, and more.

📅 Thursday, July 23
🕧 12:30–4:00 p.m.
📍 Cheryl Woods-Flowers Soccer Complex at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant

Lunch will be provided, so please register in advance to help with planning. We look forward to seeing you there!

🔗 Register here: https://info.duncan-parnell.com/acton/media/23538/uas-tech-day-tour