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...

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Case Studies

How one New York town restored drinking water production in just four months

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a group of over 4,700 compounds used in the manufacturing of non-stick and waterproof coatings, personal products and fire suppression foams commonly found at airports or air force bases. These long molecular chain fluoride and carbon chemicals are resilient and exposure is believed to be linked to numerous health risks. PFAS has […]

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Closing the loop

Circular economy-focused city programs seek to divert materials from landfills and instead reuse them over and over again

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CostTrax offers services free of cost for cities and counties during coronavirus outbreak

CostTrax, a data-driven, cloud-based tool for managing extra work for project owners, construction managers and contractors is offering its services for cities and counties affected by COVID-19 free of cost. CostTrax is a secure, online software service powered by EquipmentWatch, the preferred industry standard in construction and heavy equipment rates. The program allows cities and […]

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Smart cities are solar cities

Solar-produced electricity used to be reserved only for science fiction and rich environmentalists, but this is no longer the case as Smart Cities across the nation have implemented solar power systems at a record pace in recent years. Thanks to federal and state subsidies, competition between solar developers, state sustainability initiatives, and improvements in technology, […]

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Equal opportunity for the American Dream

Election season is upon us and the mayors of America have a challenging idea perfect for engineers to lead on. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has proposed an election-year policy agenda called Mayors’ Vision for America: A 2020 Call for Action. The mayors want bipartisan solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our nation […]

Case Studies

Newark, N.J. focuses on resident engagement during lead service line replacement

After discovering that some residents who owned lead service lines and were served by Newark, NJ’s Pequannock Water System were experiencing high levels of lead in their drinking water, Mayor Ras J. Baraka implemented an aggressive 30-36 month lead service line (LSL) replacement program in 2019, with the goal of replacing approximately 18,000 LSLs at […]

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Milwaukee to turn closed landfill into large solar project

The Common Council in Milwaukee recently approved a project that will transform 8 acres of a closed landfill into a 2.25-megawatt solar array. The project, which will be part of We Energies’ Solar Now pilot program, will be the city’s largest solar panel project in the city’s history, according to a report by Milwaukee Journal […]

Controlling the costs of idling equipment

It is safe to say that every public maintenance group has at least once heard a question (or complaint) centered around idle equipment and inefficient repair operations. Put on the spot, there typically is not much data to empower city managers to investigate the cost of idle equipment. Leveraging insights from EquipmentWatch and CostTrax below, […]

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New telematics system for service trucks

Stellar Industries, a manufacturer of truck-mounted equipment, has introduced its Stellar Telematics solution to help customers optimize their fleet and increase uptime. The advanced technology platform debuted at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2020 in Indianapolis and will also be showcased March 10-14 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas. The Fleet View online dashboard helps […]

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Sealcoating: Why, when and how

From parking lots to roadways, asphalt serves a critical role in infrastructure. But it must contend with some of Mother Nature’s harshest treatment. Sealcoating may be asphalt’s best ally for longevity. Here are a few quick tips for successful and profitable jobs. Why Sealcoat? Before any contractor takes on sealcoating, they need to understand why […]

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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

Case Studies

How one New York town restored drinking water production in just four months

Article

Closing the loop

Product

CostTrax offers services free of cost for cities and counties during coronavirus outbreak

Article

Smart cities are solar cities

Exclusive

Equal opportunity for the American Dream

Case Studies

Newark, N.J. focuses on resident engagement during lead service line replacement

Article

Milwaukee to turn closed landfill into large solar project

Sponsored

Controlling the costs of idling equipment

Product

New telematics system for service trucks

Product

Sealcoating: Why, when and how

WHITE PAPERS

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Mechanize the Mop White Paper

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

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

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

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

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

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