Choose from a bounty of public facilities meetings in 2011 31st March 2011 Several conferences for public facilities managers are scheduled for 2011, including the U.S. Green Building Council’s Government Summit 2011 and International Facility Management Association’s World Workplace 2011.
Report: Bridges need repair 30th March 2011 More than 11 percent of the nation’s highway bridges are listed as “structurally deficient” — meaning they require significant maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement — by the Federal Highway Administration, according to a report from Transportation for America.
Pierce truck rescue crews get unrestricted view as they approach incident 30th March 2011 Pierce Manufacturing’s newly unveiled DASH CF (cab forward) offers greater space in the driver and officer area, more shoulder and elbow room in the back of the cab and greater visibility on all three sides of the cab.
Viewpoint: Taking action toward sustainability — Energy tactics and strategies for tough times 29th March 2011 Cities and counties can use low-cost tactics and strategies to build and maintain momentum in their energy efficiency programs.
Establishing a bedbug monitoring program: Monitoring device options for successful intervention 29th March 2011 Considering the widespread nature of today’s bedbug infestations, it is not surprising that a variety of monitoring options are being used. One of the newest methods involves the distribution of matchbook-sized insect monitors that specifically target bedbugs.
More price hikes hit public sector 24th March 2011 Contech Construction Products and Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) have announced price increases for products that local and state governments often buy — steel products and truck and bus radial tires respectively.
Bird control tips for government agencies 24th March 2011 Cameron Riddell, president of Bird Barrier America, Inc., offers his advice for local and state government officials on how and where to start if their community or facility has a bird problem.
Mayors, what are your infrastructure needs? 18th March 2011 The U.S. Conference of Mayors is surveying mayors around the country about their transportation infrastructure needs to lobby for their position on funding from the pending federal surface transportation law.
Report: Green jobs increase as ARRA funding ends 14th March 2011 The number of stimulus-funded green jobs topped 51,700 in the sixth and final quarter of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to a report released Thursday by Council of State Governments.
Golden State’s ARB announces second year of grants for hybrid trucks, buses 10th March 2011 California’s Air Resources Board is awarding grants totaling $19 million to fleets for hybrid vehicle technology that reduces formation of smog and greenhouse gas emissions.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far 21st October 2024
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
