Five enhancements that will hold the line on electricity and natural gas use, bills.
The 2012 ROUSH CleanTech Ford F-250 and F-350 feature a 6.2-liter V8 engine and two tank options: in-bed, 49-gal. or under-bed, 25-gal.
Foil would-be vandals by installing closed-bottom urinals that don’t need to be taken apart for cleaning.
Available with four-speed automatic transmission, the 88-hp TLB840 enables operators to reach over obstacles and load closer to trucks.
Three quick-adjust models for electricians and two toungue-and-groove models for plumbers.
Redesigned to handle tough construction jobs, the Sterling’s welded, one-piece steel leg unit provides strength by eliminating bolts.
The vertical-lift New Generation 260, 280, 300, and 330 wheeled and 260T, 300T, 320T compact track skidsteer loaders provide rated operating capacities (ROC) of 2,600 lbs. and above.
The EXV2 Patriot costs 30% to 50% less than a pickup truck, reaches speeds of up to 25 mph, and runs 40 to 50 miles per charge.
New front-end designs with chrome mesh grilles and heated/cooled seat options (LTZ models) help to enhance the 2012 Silverado’s appearance and driver comfort.
Certa-Lok C900 RJIB (for “restrained joint integral bell”) features the company’s standard mechanical joining system of precision-machined grooves and nylon spline for tensile strength in pulling/push.
Singer and songwriter Melanie Hammet uses her job as pro-tem mayor of Pine Lake, Ga., for musical inspiration.
Utah cracks down on construction-related traffic delays with accelerated bridge construction and "bridge move" techniques
Pit businesses against each other to achieve local public works goals.
Four readers who have delivered the most bang for the taxpayer’s buck.
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Granular-activated carbon may be the ideal solution for removing organic material from water.
Public works crews in Tenafly, N.J., clean up debris and downed trees after Hurricane Sandy hit the Atlantic Seaboard in late October.
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Some states fear their interoperable networks will be inhibited by the federal initiative to develop a single, nationwide architecture.
eREV power train technology enables work trucks to perform without emissions and run entirely on electric power.
This 24 V power converter/battery charger comes in 25-amp ad 40-amp configurations with a built-in four-stage charging system.
These compact electric vehicles, suitable for light-duty applications, feature: high-low beam headlamps for improved visibility while driving, day-night mirror with the ability to reduce reflective gl
The Peterbilt Model 579 truck is designed to give fleets a premium vehicle with fuel efficiency, cost savings, comfortable driving, and productivity.
OLEV (on-line electric vehicle) technology delivers electric power wirelessly from the roadbed, allowing vehicles to charge wirelessly both during operation and while they pause to load and unload pas
The company offers a range of plug-in hybrid systems that can interface with a wide variety of truck-mounted equipment on trucks weighing more than 14,000 lbs.
Vehicles equipped with this company’s hydraulic hybrid system attain as much as 40% better fuel economy than non-hybrids.
The 2013 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks offer high performance regarding towing and payload capacities.
EcoInfused technology is designed to impart Elgin Sweeper street sweepers and Vactor Manufacturing sewer and catch-basin cleaners with increased energy efficiency, lowered emissions, and overall eco-f
The Alumax aluminum dump body offers high strength and low body weight for long life and maximum payloads.
The company offers a range of filtration solutions for construction and work vehicles —including the TopSpin pre-cleaner that’s designed to extend the life of an air filter and help reduce overall oper
The 2013 Ram 3500 pickup truck features a 6.7-L Cummins turbo diesel engine, six-speed manual transmission, and anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes.
The 2013 Express Cutaway 3500/4500 includes a number of enhancements over previous models including a navigation radio, rear-vision camera system, and higher GVWR (up to 14,200 lbs).
The Terra 51 DC electrical vehicle charger offers quick, safe charging of electric vehicles.
How to increase a vehicle’s miles-per-gallon ratio.
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A collection of reader feedback from 2012
There are so many examples of public works employee as hero.
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The City of Portland, Oregon and Lucid Energy have reached an agreement and are set to begin construction of the city’s first in-pipe hydropower renewable energy system.
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Clean Earth is now accepting oily debris, contaminated soil, and hazardous waste derived from Hurricane Sandy that devastated New Jersey and New York in October.
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Hill International has announced that its joint venture with The Louis Berger Group, Inc. has received a contract from the National Park Service (NPS) to provide construction management services in connection with the repair of earthquake damage to the Washington Monument.
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Concrete and HDPE are expected to be the most popular materials for sanitary and storm sewer installation and replacement.
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Water and wastewater revolving loans, FEMA state and local programs, and Community Development Block Grants are some of the federally funded programs in 11 agencies that’ll have less to share next year if Congress and the White House don’t balance the budget by Jan. 1, 2013.
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Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick announced a new policy initiative in November to encourage more walkable neighborhoods.
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The National Association of Clean Water Agencies joins local agencies in supporting water-quality trading as a way to meet Chesapeake Bay’s pollution limits.
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Arkansas ranks last in an analysis by telecommunications advocacy organization TechNet.
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Recycling of shelf-stable and refrigerated cartons increased 128% over the last three years as communities exploit this high-yield, high-value resource.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recommended new recreational water quality criteria for states that will help protect peoples’ health during visits to beaches and waters year round.
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The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin follow up steps related to points raised in the submissions.
Our accessibility consultant Michele Ohmes critiques San Francisco's online curb-ramp map and installation plan.
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One of nation's largest vertical lift bridges designed for Boston area shipping channel and highway system.
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City Council approves construction contract for the expanded Fremont Water Pollution Control Center.
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Urban Land Institute’s Dec. 18 webinar explores what works and what doesn’t work in suburban redevelopment, including trends in infrastructure development.
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Here are the five most popular articles on PUBLIC WORKS' website, pwmag.com.
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Illinois will be raising license plate fees to bring in more funds for roads and utilities in it's state park system.
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Eldor Contracting Corporation was recently awarded a $3.4 million contract by the New York State Department of Transportation.
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Brand partnership combines team’s passion for gold with BOSS’ commitment to innovation as USASJ competes on world stage.
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Measures to improve water efficiency, including limitations on full-flush volume for toilets and use of municipal reclaimed water for irrigation, are being proposed for a green building standard.
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For the fourth consecutive time, Atkins has been awarded a contract to provide on-call environmental consulting services for the City of San Antonio, Texas.
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The world’s largest transit agency has awarded a vehicle lift contract for 570 mobile columns to Rotary Lift. The manufacturer delivered the first set of lifts and provided training this week.
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Atkins has been selected to provide statewide construction management (CM) services for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)—a $7.5 million two-year contract.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its 2013 Most Wanted List, with six of the ten issues focusing on highway travel where most transportation fatalities take place.
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The City of Batavia authorized RJN Group, Inc. (RJN) to provide field inspection and engineering services for the repair and rehabilitation of the City’s sanitary sewer infrastructure in an effort to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I).
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The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) found that most livability definitions include transportation, community, and quality, but there is no one definition.
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Eric Jaffe of The Atlantic Cities has details on what the fiscal cliff could mean on a local level.
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The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has awarded a contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff to provide preliminary and final design services for the rehabilitation of the Webster Street Bridge in Chicago.
At the Waste Expo trade show in Las Vegas, Navistar, Inc. unveiled the International LoadStar, a light-weight low cab forward truck specifically designed for the waste/refuse industry.
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The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) today unanimously approved the issuance of up to $840 million in bonds to finance the Carlsbad Desalination Project.
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Smart water networks can save utilities across the globe up to $12.5 billion a year according to research commissioned by Sensus.
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Public Works Financing has ranked Ferrovial-Cintra the number one transportation developer in the world.
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A fully integrated construction management team lead by PC Construction recently completed the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility Improvements project in Lilburn, Georgia.
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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.
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The Emerald Coast’s latest ‘jewel’ is named Tnemec Company’s 2012 Tank of the Year.
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The Toro Company is pleased to announce it has been selected as the single awardee for sports field, parks and golf course ground maintenance equipment for the City of Tucson, Arizona.
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Caselle’s poll of government administrators reveals the top five services that are in hottest demand.
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Researchers say they have findings that could change the standards in anti-corrosion coating development by using extremely thin graphene films.
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eSpan140 has been named a 2012 Hot Product by Modern Steel Construction Magazine (MSC).
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MIT researchers have developed a new tool to help policymakers, city planners, and others aware of the possible impacts that climate change could have on their communities.
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Bosch Rexroth’s Oil Cleanliness Pocket Reference helps technicians determine sources of problems with hydraulic systems, as well as understand the basics of contamination control and good filtration practices.
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Smart Growth America has developed a nonpartisan council of local officials to support using — and sharing — smart-growth strategies, policies, and programs.
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MBP is pleased to announce the firm has been selected by the National Park Service (NPS) to provide construction liaison services for the Washington Monument Earthquake Repairs project.
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The announcement was made by the IMSA Board of Directors after a nationwide search to replace Marilyn Lawrence who retired after eighteen years as the IMSA executive director.
Merak signifies strength and durability, owing its name as a pointer star to the North Star in the Big Dipper Constellation.
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During the past 90 days, employers posted more than 22,000 online job ads for Civil Engineers, growing 16% year-over-year, according to WANTED Analytics.
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Local, state and federal elected leaders representing San Diego County have expressed their support for the purchase of water produced by the Carlsbad Desalination Project.
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U.S. Labor Department state divisions will soon begin introducing the National Guidelines for Wastewater Systems Operator Apprenticeship -- a two-year, 480-hour curriculum -- to wastewater utilities.
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Vehicles will save community up to $25,000 each in fuel and brake costs.
ComfortPoint Open building management software is designed to control and optimize heating and cooling equipment in facilities.
The company’s anti-graffiti coatings are highly durable, fast drying, and low VOC.
Suitable for a wide range of doorways and facilities, the Powerhouse SD industrial roll-up rubber door is made from the same material used to make tires.
The QuickTalk RQT is an industrial grade radio transmitter with voice recording abilities and sensor inputs that automatically alert personnel when plant conditions change.
The DoorCom wireless intercom installs easily at any entry point so visitors can announce their arrival.
UL-certified LED lamps are available in three styles: the 17 W Eclipse Lamp, the 17 W Pancake Lamp, and the 14 W Security Light.
These LED area lights are available in 70-,100-, and 140 W models.
The Easi-Dec Solar Platform lifts solar panels to the rooftops of single- and two-story buildings while providing a fully guarded workstation.
The company offers free AWWA water audits to help municipalities learn where and how losses are occurring (i.e., leaks, inaccurate meters, processes, human error), and how much they are costing their
The Genesis NP9-12 battery measures 5.94 in. long, 2.56 in. wide, and 4.02 in. high. It provides greater power for applications that require increased amp hours and watts per cell.
Use DuraLabel Custom Label Service to create your own multicolor labels and signs with logos, special graphics, and symbols.
The Class 4 Hail Rated Storm Series concrete roof tiles can withstand 2-in. ice ball impacts at up to 104 ft./second.
The Repeller 360° rotates in the wind to deter large birds from landing on rooftops, docks, signs, and more.
The high-strength, insulated ACFoam-HS CoverBoard for low-slope roofs resists foot traffic and heavy loads during installation.
At least three small towns have been established, auctioned off, or put up for sale in 2012.
A regional solid waste operation partners with a railroad to move trash without increasing traffic.
How four sewer utilities keep "flushables" from clogging pumps.