Public Works & Utilities

Keating Report: Mid-year 2013 forecast on government budgets and spending Part 5

• 21st June 2013

In the fifth part of the Keating Report mid-year 2013 forecast on government budgets, read about some pockets of increased public construction activity around the U.S.

Balancing energy efficiency with employee comfort — making a case for lighting control systems in government buildings

• 19th June 2013

Andrew Wakefield, director of govenrment solutions for Lutron Electronics, discusses the importance of energy reductions in government facility lighting.

Get connected: finding a broadband model for your community

• 19th June 2013

A webinar hosted by the National League of Cities delved into broadband connectivity- why it is important and how to find a project model suited for your community.

River restoration projects revitalize ecologies, economies

• 19th June 2013

Columbus, Ga., Phenix City, Ala., and Grand Rapids, Mich., restoration projects strive to revitalize urban centers with river-based recreational centers.

July is Park and Recreation Month (with related video)

• 18th June 2013

July is Park and Recreation Month, says the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

New York City bike-sharing program hits potholes, speeds along

• 17th June 2013

Though popular, New York City’s Citi Bikes program, the largest bike share in the nation, has problems.

Keating Report: Mid-year 2013 forecast on government budgets and spending Part 2

• 14th June 2013

State governments are pulling in unexpectedly strong income tax revenues, and there are other signs that state government budgets are on the mend. As the U.S. economy gets stronger, state government budgets are looking up.

Power in propane

• 14th June 2013

Alternative fuels include an oft-overlooked barbecue favorite

Viewpoint: Public agencies buying more surveillance gear (with related video)

• 13th June 2013

Steve Cina of IPVideo discusses the evolution of IP-based security products and government buying trends.

Keating Report: Mid-year 2013 forecast on government budgets and spending

• 12th June 2013