Public Works: Technology

You are all invited to join us on LinkedIn.

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:13 EST

We hope to see you on LinkedIn soon so you can connect with us and others in the public works community.

ACPA releases convenient app for installation manual

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:24:44 EST

Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation Manual now available on iTunes, Google.

Southern California cities disconnect red-light cameras

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 03:05:27 EST

Even though the technology reduced accidents and increased revenues, San Diego and El Cajon are reviewing their programs.

Android is outselling Apple two to three

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:52:01 EST

BUT Apple devices are much more significant when it comes to business transactions and return on investment.

Thompson Pump launches social media program

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:21:30 EST

Thompson Pump, the leader in portable diesel-driven pumps, announces the launch of a social media program.

New book navigates social media space for local governments

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:14:13 EST

To help government officials, the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law is releasing a new book called Social Media and Local Governments: Navigating the New Public Square.

Stanley Tools Virtual Level App

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:35:24 EST

This free app has been redesigned to be compatible with iPhone 5 features like Retina display. It harnesses the technology of an accelerometer and a digital gyroscope located in select iPhone and iP

Public agency sued for deleting Facebook comments

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:18:38 EST

One of PW's most popular polls: Do you think government-sponsored Facebook pages are true public forums?

IBUILDROADS.COM- Questions, answers and solutions

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:40:35 EST

Download this free app to ask anything about construction, maintenance, preservation, soil stabilization and/or erosion control.

National rollout’s complicating local interoperable communications efforts

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:08:03 EST

Some states fear their interoperable networks will be inhibited by the federal initiative to develop a single, nationwide architecture.

Washington tops list of 15 'best broadband' states

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:27:15 EST

Arkansas ranks last in an analysis by telecommunications advocacy organization TechNet.

Ultra-Reflective Natural Surface Defies Physics

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 10:02:02 EST

After stumbling upon a bizarre optical phenomenon in silvery fish skin, scientists believe they can create more sophisticated technology for LED lights and other optical devices.

Christmas tree recycling webinar

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:36:31 EST

Each holiday season, approximately 25–30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. according to the National Christmas Tree Association. And each January, we’re left with the question of how to properly dispose of them.

eSPAN140 named a 2012 MSC hot product

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:02:29 EST

eSpan140 has been named a 2012 Hot Product by Modern Steel Construction Magazine (MSC).

Public outperforms private communications during hurricane

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:29:18 EST

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials tells Urgent Communications that land mobile radio networks enabled DOTs to maintain communications during Hurricane Sandy.

Calif. to protect personal social media accounts

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:18:00 EST

American City & County reports that on Jan. 1, California will join Illinois and Maryland in preventing employers from requiring username and passwords from employees and job candidates.

Welcome to our new and improved website!

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 04:11:39 EST

Public Works was founded in 1896, but our mission has never changed: to share information that city, county, special district, township, and state infrastructure managers use to maintain their community’s quality of life. We’re continuing our mission with a best-in-class search engine that lets you find what you need when you need it on our 24/7 infrastructure information highway.

DOTs, cities turn to Twitter

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:06:21 EST

Although each tweet is only 140 characters, the microblogging messages can speak volumes when used by public agencies.

Social media in public works 101 — LinkedIn

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:51:54 EST

Pull up your office chair, grab a coffee, and get comfortable. We're going to give you the introductory tour of LinkedIn and then walk you through the initial joining phase.

Can your water or wastewater utility afford to go wireless?

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 03:45:24 EST

The pros and cons of public vs. private two-way radio communications.