Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Local government officials will encounter several sustainability trends as we head into 2025,...

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National...

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

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

Environmental online building tools

The Green Online Tools web page helps government facility managers, consulting engineers and others better understand the LEED rating system.

Clear protective cabinet

The STI-7520 multipurpose lockable cabinet is NEMA 4X approved, and keeps electronic devices highly visible and easily accessible.

Viewpoint: Out of sight, top of mind – why water infrastructure is a good investment now

Despite pressure to limit spending due to the weak economy, local governments should not neglect necessary investments in water infrastructure.

LED lighting helps meet energy goals

Recent legislation requires government facilities to decrease the total energy consumption of their buildings by 3 percent per year (over a 2003 baseline) annually through 2015 for a total reduction of 30 percent. LED lighting is one way to meet energy-saving targets, says Lutron Electronic’s Andy Wakefield.

Changes in road sign reflectivity will affect highway departments

The Federal Highway Administration has raised the minimum reflectivity of road signs to increase sign visibility, a mandate that will take effect in January 2012. FHWA standards require state and local agencies to assess their road signs and develop a replacement plan

Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

Environmental online building tools

Clear protective cabinet

Viewpoint: Out of sight, top of mind – why water infrastructure is a good investment now

LED lighting helps meet energy goals

Changes in road sign reflectivity will affect highway departments

Viewpoint: From trash to treasure

Solar-powered trash compactors deliver savings in Philadelphia

New Mexico health facilities eliminate bogus time-clock punching

Water conservation award program introduces online voting

Associations offer service line warranties

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

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

Webinars

Navigating POTS Replacement: Public Sector Considerations

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

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

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

GALLERIES

A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.