Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice...

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a...

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‘Waters of the U.S.’ redefinition could wrest control of natual resources from local governments

NACo says redefining ‘waters of the U.S.’ could lead to disputes between local and federal government agencies as well as safety issues.

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Data-driven analytical tool delivers insights on heavy equipment

EquipmentWatch Intelligence is the latest offering from Penton’s EquipmentWatch. The new content arm provides data-driven insights and analysis for contractors, governments, sellers and renters as well as finance and insurance officials.

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LED lighting transforms California bridge

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently completed its LED lighting overhaul to the east span of the landmark San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. Musco Lighting provided an energy-efficient LED lighting solution featuring Cree XM-L LEDs to illuminate the suspension tower and bridge deck.

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Infrastructure spending to increase in the coming years

As the recovery picks up steam, local and county governments are likely to once again start spending on much-needed infrastructure projects.

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Water wars

For decades Florida and Georgia have been battling over water consumption issues. Most recently Florida sued its northern neighbor for damages done to the panhandle’s Apalachicola region. This week, Georgia responded to the claims made in the suit.

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Outside the box answers for a failed construction project

With the Chicago Spire project dead in the water, local architects are coming up with unique alternate projects for the site.

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Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)

Kronos has added a grant and project tracking solution to its Workforce Central workforce management suite.

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Beyond city limits

To meet the water demands of residents and businesses, cities around the world spend an estimated $90 billion annually on infrastructure to deliver and treat water. These systems can still fail us, and when they do, the economic costs extend beyond water treatment.

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Exercise guru: Government staffers need regular workouts (with related video)

Stress relief and more energy–just a few reasons why it is important for government workers to get exercise, says fitness instructor Miriam Jones.

New products aim to improve efficiency of government fleets

Whether it’s reducing the amount of salt used to prepare roads for a winter storm or tools that help workers make the most of available space, vendors are focused on providing products that improve on-the-job efficiency.

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Article

‘Waters of the U.S.’ redefinition could wrest control of natual resources from local governments

Article

Data-driven analytical tool delivers insights on heavy equipment

Article

LED lighting transforms California bridge

Article

Infrastructure spending to increase in the coming years

Article

Water wars

Article

Outside the box answers for a failed construction project

Article

Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)

Article

Beyond city limits

Article

Exercise guru: Government staffers need regular workouts (with related video)

New products aim to improve efficiency of government fleets

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

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