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New global report from the Urban Land Institute and Ernst & Young highlights the critical role of local and state governments in meeting US infrastructure requirements.
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Settlement allows court ruling to stand: collection companies may dispose of waste where it makes the most economic sense (including their own landfills), not at government-mandated locations.
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Why are people always so surprised at how nice public works people are?!
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“New” technology, such as cured-in-place pipe, isn’t necessarily “better” for structurally repairing water and sewer pipelines.
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The Minneapolis bridge that tragically collapsed in 2007 was replaced in one-third the usual time, a deadline that required using concretes for which Minnesota DOT had no specifications.
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Although the evidence still supports the chemical's ability to help prevent tooth decay.
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Connecticut is working with PaintCare, a non-profit formed by architectural paint manufacturers to collect, reuse, and otherwise recycle unused product. Like the two other states (California and Oregon) with paint-stewardship laws, Connecticut's assesses a per-container fee.
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As Colorado DOT signs off on its first public-private partnership to build, improve, and maintain state roads, this article reviews federal/local strategies for "public" highways.
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A survey of 1,000 Americans shows they'd prefer to raise money for roads maintenance via "user pays directly" (i.e., tolls) than paying more in gas or sales taxes. Of course, if we pay more we also expect more — as these results show.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $569 million to New Jersey and New York to fix drinking water and wastewater assets trashed by Superstorm Sandy last fall.
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The first full week of May has been Drinking Water Week for more than 30 years. This resource lists future dates through 2023 along with ideas for reminding schoolchildren, the general public, and employees of the priceless service you provide.
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Marking the 53rd anniversary of the award, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of 2013.
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Provo's the third U.S. city to sign up with Google Fiber, which is roughly 200 times faster than basic cable. The sale requires the city to pay off a $39 million bond used to build the iProvo Internet network.
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HNTB Corporation’s America THINKS survey takes a fresh look at tolls: a revenue source previously most popular before the advent of the gas tax.
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The $2.1 billion new link between Detroit and Windsor has received the required presidential permit. Even though Canada's paying for it, supporters expect more lawsuits from detractors who say it costs too much and will lower quality of life.
Artists in Houston are “upcycling” difficult-to-reuse refuse into sculptures, doors, mirrors, and other works of art.
Three departments use National Public Works Week to develop future employees.
The American Public Works Association International Congress and Exposition breezes into Chicago's McCormick Place Lakeside Center Aug. 25-28.
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If you know an exemplary individual or group whose contributions to building safety, code compliance, fire prevention, sustainability, public service or community service are commendable, nominate that person or group for an International Code Council award.
In an Earth Day ceremony at National Geographic Headquarters, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Water Alliance presented its U.S. Water Prize to three winners.