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Public Works Update
Flood busters
A weir retrofit project in Florida shelters residents from fluctuating lake levels. More

Climate trumps transportation
One group doesn’t see the upside to the American Power Act, which places new pollution fees on gasoline and diesel fuels without returning most of the revenue generated from that fee to improving our transportation system. More

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Altosid

Altosid® Larvicide Provides Long-Term, Cost-Effective Mosquito Control

Altosid® larvicide, which comes in a variety of formulations including briquets, liquid, pellets and granules, contains (S)-Methoprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR) that stops mosquitoes from becoming breeding, biting adults. (S)-Methoprene is target specific, and will not affect fish, waterfowl, mammals or beneficial predatory insects. It has the industry's lowest toxicity rating and residual larvicidal activity reduces adult populations and the need for adulticides. Visit www.altosid.com for more information.


Keeping green in the black
To divert waste from landfills without going bankrupt, some operations turn to alternative forms of labor. But how successful are they? More
Envirogen wins ion exchange contract
Arsenic removal at a well site previously restricted for drinking water use will get a new life in small-town Wisconsin. More
Get schooled online
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and other members of the Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance unveiled a nationwide training program on alternative fuels. More

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Portland Cement

ASPHALT: AGE 13

A recent survey of 50 state Departments of Transportation indicated that asphalt roads need major reconstruction after thirteen years compared to more than twenty-nine years for concrete. With initial and life-cycle costs for concrete now competitive with asphalt, concrete stretches your dollars and keeps drivers moving forward.

For more information visit www.think-harder.org.

Products: Editors’ Pick

Versatile engine
Peterbilt has announced the industry's broadest lineup of truck models available with the Cummins ISX11.9 diesel engine. More

World of Concrete Bookstore

Inspection requirements
“Concrete Inspection Handbook, 4th Edition” is the only handbook on inspection requirements for concrete structures especially written for building officials, plans examiners, and field inspection personnel. Everyone involved in the design, inspection, and construction of concrete structures will find this book of value. It explains the purpose of the ACI 318 building code requirements related to concrete construction and gives background information to improve one's understanding of why the provisions are necessary.
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Road to Recovery one-stop shop
Updated throughout the day, our Road to Recovery page has all the details you need on the $150 billion allocated for public infrastructure. More
Has your department recently awarded a contract?
We’ll post it on our “Contract awards” page at www.pwmag.com. It’s easy: Just e-mail a press release indicating what the project is and what firm was selected to vsicaras@hanleywood.com.

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Xypex

XYPEX Admix – Integral Concrete Waterproofing and Protection

Add value to your concrete products. XYPEX Waterproofs and chemically protects concrete by crystallization. Suitable for sanitary structures. Will replace standard coating products in most applications such as septic tanks, manholes, sewer pipes, etc. Non-toxic, no VOC. Available in pre-measured soluble bags. Click here to learn more.


Pencil it in
The profession’s most comprehensive list of trade shows, seminars, and training opportunities. More
Plugged in to the profession
Check out our comprehensive list of industry associations. More
Public Works jobs
Check out the latest jobs from the career Web site brought to you by the publishers of PUBLIC WORKS magazine. More


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Motorola

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