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Public Works Update
The money’s there, so go after it
Don’t just change your light bulbs. Craft a solid business case when applying to any one of the dozens of federal energy programs designed to help communities jump start sustainability projects. More
RFP headaches
Both client and consultant know that the method for contracting professional services is broken, but only the client pays the price. More

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Cover-All

Cover-All Buildings Ideal for Public Works Facilities

Cover-All Building Systems, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of steel-framed, engineered fabric buildings. Cover-All® buildings are available in clear-span widths up to 300 feet and are pre-engineered to meet structural requirements, making them an ideal solution for public works facilities such as salt & sand storage, wastewater treatment and recycling.

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Will work for free
One Missouri city turned to nonprofits and prison inmates to kick off a recycling program—and it worked. More
Preparing for a pandemic
Take the cue from Beloit, Wis., where a continuity of operations plan addresses novel legal and administrative issues. More
Innovative winter maintenance practices
AASHTO and the Federal Highway Administration are set to release a best-practices report to help agencies develop successful snow-removal operations. More

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ESRI

Knowing the Location of Your Assets = Informed Decisions

When you base your asset management on a geographic information system, you have a network that provides location, centralized data management, analysis, and visualization. ESRI and Laser Technology Inc., deliver a complete solution for your data collection needs. For complete details visit www.esri.com/lasertechoffers.

Urban sprawl target of new LEED rating system
Certification moves out of the realm of buildings and into land development. More

Lime aid
For full-depth reclamation projects, there’s an increasingly attractive and affordable alternative to Portland cement. More

Lighting the way with LED?
Street managers need to weigh several factors before upgrading their community's street-lighting equipment. More

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John Deere

New John Deere K-Series Loaders Packed With Productive Features

John Deere K-Series loaders feature efficient Tier 3 engines, enhanced visibility, improved ergonomics and effortless joystick controls. A lock-up torque converter ensures productive ramp climbing and load-and-carry operations, while the automatic differential lock detects uneven wheel speeds and locks in to provide 100-percent tractive effort to both wheels. The K-Series has eight models, including the new 2.75-yard 524K, a utility-sized unit not previously offered. The 544K through 844K will now have joystick steering available. 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 what the project is and what firm was selected to vsicaras@hanleywood.com.

Products: Editors’ Pick

APWA Congress featured products
Couldn’t make it to Columbus? Don’t worry – We’ve done your homework for you. Check out many of the latest products from the show floor. More

WHITE PAPER

An introduction to the Smart Grid

Recently there has been much debate by government officials about the "Smart Grid". The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocates billions of dollars in incentives for research to find projects that demonstrate Smart Grid technologies. Even though it's been researched and discussed in scientific journals and industry publications for more than a decade, there is still no clear definition of Smart Grid. Read this whitepaper sponsored by Cummins Power Generation to find out more. Click Here to Register



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