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...

Article

Gallery: A last look at this summer’s playground and recreation products

As summer 2014 draws to a close, here is a recap of playground and recreation products that appeared in the June GPN.

Commentary

What government buyers are looking for in grounds maintenance equipment (with related video)

Experts from John Deere talk about the kinds of grounds maintenance products that government buyers want in the last quarter of 2014. The experts discuss the importance of total cost of operating the equipment, the dealer relationship, leasing vs. buying, and the growing market for propane-fueled equipment.

Article

Ceiling system improves speech intelligibility in courthouse (with related video)

Mark Clough, president of Fellert North America, discusses one of his firm’s ceiling system installations in a California courthouse. The system improved speech intelligibility in the facility.

Compelling data insights from transportation networks equals opportunity for urban planners

Wade Rosado, director of analytics for Urban Insights, explores how big data can help city planers shape the future of transportation.

Commentary

NYC finds unexpected success with Its rechargeable battery recycling program

Todd Ellis, director of Stewardship Programs at Call2Recycle, writes on the successes of the New York City program.

Article

Drill into the details (with related video)

Randy Stevens of E-Z Drill advises how to choose the right concrete dowel drill for public works projects.

Article

NACo cautions against redefinition of United States water

The EPA has proposed changes to the definition of “Water of the United States.” However, some local leaders are worried about this redefinition.

Article

Building bridges

The Tilikum Crossing Bridge, located in Portland, Ore., will not allow passenger cars. No other bridge in the country is dedicated only to public transit and pedestrians.

Article

Charlotte ‘pay as you throw’ hopes to cut costs, increase recycling

By having residents pay for the garbage they produce rather than paying a flat fee, Charlotte, N.C., hopes to encourage recycling and cut solid waste spending.

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Gallery: Products that keep government buildings sustainable and green

Here are some of the products that government facility managers use to save energy and preserve the environment in their buildings. The products appeared in the May 2014 Government Product News. Every issue of GPN has at least 7 green products on display.

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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

Gallery: A last look at this summer’s playground and recreation products

Commentary

What government buyers are looking for in grounds maintenance equipment (with related video)

Article

Ceiling system improves speech intelligibility in courthouse (with related video)

Compelling data insights from transportation networks equals opportunity for urban planners

Commentary

NYC finds unexpected success with Its rechargeable battery recycling program

Article

Drill into the details (with related video)

Article

NACo cautions against redefinition of United States water

Article

Building bridges

Article

Charlotte ‘pay as you throw’ hopes to cut costs, increase recycling

Article

Gallery: Products that keep government buildings sustainable and green

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