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How innovative concrete equipment is bringing versatility to municipalities

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2021 by Seth UlmerAugust 2, 2023
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In times when municipal work can be unpredictable, concrete equipment is thankfully evolving to help administrators meet the needs of their population. This can improve a crew’s ability to perform repairs on existing infrastructure and expand the ability to handle … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged Curb Roller Manufacturing, december 2021, From the Cover, The Municipal

Innovative product reshapes concrete use forever

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
concrete

In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged concrete, december 2020, pavix, The Municipal

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) names new Manager of Safety Services

The Municipal Posted on February 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
joe-whiteman

ST. LOUIS, MO January 23 – Joseph Whiteman, CSP, ASP, CHST, La Quinta, CA, has been named manager of safety services for the, St. Louis, MO. This is a new position for this organization. “Safety has always been one of … Continue reading →

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Conductive concrete shows promise in snowy northern states

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →

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Curing bridge concrete from the inside out

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2015 by Drema DrudgeAugust 2, 2023
Internally cured concrete was used to rebuild this bridge in Virginia. (Photo provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Internally cured concrete bridge decks last longer. Maintenance costs for these bridges are lower, as the bridges crack less due to weather and deicing salt. Because of these facts, many states are now exploring and implementing the process. Traditional curing … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged bridge building, concrete

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

It’s the Chia Pet of concrete application, and it’s revolutionizing the industry. Concrete fabric is a flexible, cement-impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fire resistant reinforced concrete layer without the need for mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Products | Tagged bulk, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, gravel, project, square

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

Imagine being able to use concrete on slopes, in water and on other hard-to-reach places without molds, heavy equipment or the need for additional manpower. Concrete fabric products make it possible, and they’re changing the way municipalities approach concrete application. … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged area, bulk, cloth, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, square

Chino Hills invests in recycled water to sustain urban green spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2025 by The MunicipalJune 23, 2025
No1: Chino Hill State Park (Shutterstock.com)

The city of Chino Hills, in southern California, factors water into every decision. Whether it’s managing growth or landscaping parks, the ethos is conservation first. The city actively partners with its drinking water wholesaler to entice its 82,000 residents to … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal, water & energy

Idaho overpass significantly decreases wildlife-vehicle collisions

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No1: The Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a part of Idaho State Highway 21 in the Sawtooth National Forest, offers a scenic view of Idaho. Pictured is a stretch as it looked in 2019. (Forest Service photo by Nate Lowe)

Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

New public works building brings operations under one roof

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonApril 23, 2025
No4: The shine on the floor is no accident of being new. Employees have scheduled a Friday cleanup and mopping to keep the new building in tip-top shape. (Photo provided by Baldwin, Ga.)

What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: All parts of the custom system were built to be lowered down an 80-foot shaft.

Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged building & construction, features, front cover, may 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

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