Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

In the face of climate change, cities around the world are experiencing unprecedented weather...

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...

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How to specify sound masking in facilities (with related video)

Acoustics expert Niklas Moeller offers tips on how to specify sound masking in facilities. He also discusses sound masking specifications.

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Frost belt losing population, experts ask why

In recent years people have been fleeing Northeastern states such as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and moving to places like Virginia, North Dakota and Texas. Experts ask why people would move from states with high levels of per capita income to places with lower levels of prosperity.

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Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)

After a major windstorm in 2011, the city of Bountiful, Utah, relied on tub grinders and recycling efforts to remove green waste. The equipment helped speed up cleanup efforts after the extreme weather.

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Oklahoma prisoners develop monitoring program to cut costs

Three Oklahoma inmates created a computer monitoring system to track both prisoners and resources at the prison. If implemented statewide, the program could save taxpayers millions.

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Hand dryers improve sanitation, cut costs (with related video)

Using hand dryers instead of paper towels in restrooms is improving sanitation and cutting costs in the Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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New intelligence report available from EquipmentWatch

Penton’s EquipmentWatch has introduced a free intelligence report — the EquipmentWatch INDEX. The monthly information resource helps fleet professionals track critical heavy equipment benchmarks.

Commentary

Bridging to a better future

Bill Killeen, president and CEO of Acrow Bridge, discusses methods for improving bridge infrastructure.

Article

Drinking water utilities honored for excellence

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies will honor 11 drinking water systems for excellence in utility management at its awards ceremony in St. Petersburg, Fla., this week.

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Harvesting the sun

A new law allows farmers in Connecticut to harvest solar energy, generating power for surrounding communities – and generating profit.

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Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

As cities mobilize for leaf pickup, here is information on leaf-collection technology and processes.

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

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

Article

How to specify sound masking in facilities (with related video)

Article

Frost belt losing population, experts ask why

Article

Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)

Article

Oklahoma prisoners develop monitoring program to cut costs

Article

Hand dryers improve sanitation, cut costs (with related video)

Article

New intelligence report available from EquipmentWatch

Commentary

Bridging to a better future

Article

Drinking water utilities honored for excellence

Article

Harvesting the sun

Article

Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

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

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

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