A sneak peak at some of the products on display at the National Truck Equipment Association's Work Truck Show.
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The stuff hidden underneath the manhole covers of the world ranges from unremarkable to downright disgusting. But just because they're hiding unspeakable stuff doesn't mean that the covers themselves have to be ugly.
The latest equipment designed to meet your paving needs.
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While vehicle options are growing in complexity and sophistication, you're under increasing pressure to document taxpayer return on investment. Given these two factors, you can't just buy what you've always bought.
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Your guide to delivering the vehicle that matches your customers' needs.
From Oct. 20 through Nov. 7, during one of California's driest years on record, a large swath of the state was engulfed in flames. As in all natural disasters, public works played a critical role. Employees were assigned to fire crews to designate evacuation routes and close roads. Before the last...
A technology-driven abatement program limits the spread of disease.
For more than 20 years, the city of Portland, Ore.'s Office of Transportation (PDOT) has experimented with recycling techniques—collecting paper, composting leaves, recycling construction debris, etc. Their trials paid off in fiscal year 2006-07, to the tune of nearly $3.6 million.
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Beginning immediately, wastewater treatment systems with separate stormwater and sanitary sewers can look forward to being inspected every other year instead of annually.
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Midwest water reuse project draws applause; DOT Offers Money for Congestion Relief
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Schwarzenegger announces a proposal to bring thousands of new engineers to state jobs in California.
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2007 engines are meeting standards, but accessories can't take the heat.
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New and noteworthy industry news from around the globe.
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What to make of the news that the Aug. 1 collapse of the bridge carrying I-35 over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis was due to human error?
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I spent last Monday with New Orleans public works director Robert Mendoza, who delivered what must have been the most complete, short-term lesson possible on managing public expectations.
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One employee's unique approach to purchasing has had a major, lasting impact on a whole department.