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Find out if your progress stacks up

So you think only the public sector is plagued by a dearth of funding for energy savings? Guess again. More

Going for the gold

Find out what Wilmette, Ill., did to become the first village nationwide to achieve perfect or near-perfect scores in the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) green-building program – and what you need to know for your own operation. More

CPR for city streets

What’s the next generation of concrete surfaces? Find out. More

Low Cost INSIDE DROPS and PIPE SUPPORTS for Sanitary Sewers

RELINER Inside Drop Systems eliminate troublesome outside drops in manholes, clean up failed inside drops and are excellent as stormwater drops. Used in wet wells they can help prevent pump cavitation and increase pump life. The combination of compact, low profile fiberglass Drop Bowls and adjustable stainless steel Pipe Clamps is simple and cost effective, reduces maintenance (inspect and jet clean from above) while providing full access to areas below. Proudly made in the U.S.A.

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Eyesore to jewel

Since its renovation in 2004, a Detroit park has catalyzed $700 million in surrounding development – from cafes and retail shops to a 1-million-square-foot world headquarters of a major company. More

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Weather the storm

For a look at the latest stormwater products, click here.

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Apply it right the first time

Polymer Overlay Bridge/Decks (ACI 548.7-07) is provides information on how epoxy slurry (ES) overlays should be applied to bridge and parking garage decks. Type ES polymer overlay incorporates low-modulus epoxy based slurry and selected aggregate to produce a flexible, skid-resistant, and water-resistant overlay. The overlay may be used for both new construction and rehabilitation. This Specification includes requirements for chemical components, aggregates, storage and handling, surface preparation, surface profile, mixing, placement, finishing, and quality control.
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Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with GIS

An ESRI Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) provides your government team with the GIS software you need to better manage infrastructure projects from start to finish. The agreement puts ArcGIS technology in all departments and helps you deliver geospatial information to all levels of management. Streamline your purchasing process and increase your operational efficiency with an ESRI ELA. Click here for more information.

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.

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

Featured White Paper

Digital Two-Way Radios with GPS Improve Road Crew Safety

Motorola two-way radio systems are dedicated to providing convenience, safety and efficiency for your crews. Download this case study to learn how the MOTOTRBO™ digital radio with GPS location tracking increases safety and improves operations. Register to learn more benefits.

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