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Anti-theft program protects construction sites

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoApril 17, 2023
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An anti-theft program spearheaded by a police department in Collier County, Fla., has earned national recognition for reducing losses at construction sites. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Construction Site Watch Program, launched in November 2021, was recently named the Outstanding … Continue reading →

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Portland sees benefits of deconstruction

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2022 by Denise FedorowMay 3, 2022
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When it comes to enacting deconstruction policies, weighing the pros versus the cons and being able to share those with officials and residents is one key to success. There are several benefits to deconstruction versus mechanical demolition. Environmental benefits, historical … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian bridge reconstruction a key element for downtown Rockford’s economy

The Municipal Posted on April 7, 2021 by Dani MessickApril 7, 2021
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After several years with pedestrians having no safe passage from the west side of downtown to the east, an improved bridge reopened in the summer of 2020 to benefit the city of Rockford.           “It was a safety issue,” said … Continue reading →

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AFADs rolled out in construction zones

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2020 by Kathleen MoranFebruary 17, 2020
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Robo flaggers are becoming more popular with departments of transportation and cities as they offer greater safety for workers. Admittedly, not every state has implemented them as of yet, but there is certainly something to be learned from those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged dot, february 2020, highways & bridges, streets, The Municipal | 1 Reply

Groundbreaking model code for green construction released

The Municipal Posted on November 8, 2018 by The MunicipalNovember 8, 2018

Washington, D.C. ­– The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released today by the International Code Council, ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society. The IgCC is part of the Code Council’s family of comprehensive, … Continue reading →

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Ferry connecting Iowa and Illinois becomes necessity during bridge reconstruction

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 25, 2018
The Highway 52 overflow bridge leading from Savanna, Ill., to Sabula, Iowa, was demolished for safety reasons and is currently in the process of being rebuilt. The bridge is the most direct route between the two cities. The Iowa Department of Transportation estimates approximately 2,000 people use the bridge each day. (By David L. Vollenweider - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons. wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22207536)

An extremely important main thoroughfare, the overflow Highway 52 bridge is “the main way across the river from Iowa to Illinois,” stated Chris Lain, mayor of Savanna, Ill. It is also “the only highway that travels through Sabula,” added Troy … Continue reading →

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From Navy to construction work, York now oversees growing city’s streets

The Municipal Posted on February 15, 2018 by Barb SieminskiFebruary 15, 2018
Joe York, Street Department Director of Franklin, Tenn.

Joe York, street department director of Franklin, Tenn., has seen the world, thanks to Uncle Sam. While serving in the armed forces after high school graduation, York’s tour of duty was aboard the destroyer USS Sarsfield where he saw several … Continue reading →

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Distinguished Code Council committee spots available for motivated professionals looking to improve landscape irrigation, storm shelter and highwind construction standards

The Municipal Posted on January 30, 2018 by The MunicipalJanuary 31, 2018

Applications are due by Wednesday, January 31   Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is looking for volunteers to serve on several esteemed Standards Consensus Committees that will determine the future of landscape irrigation, storm shelter and high-wind construction … Continue reading →

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Stertil-Koni Vehicle Lifts Featured in New Video Showcasing Maintenance Facility of Top East Coast Construction Company

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2017 by The MunicipalJuly 19, 2017

STEVENSVILLE, MD July 18, 2017 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that the latest episode of its popular, customer-focused “We Care” video series incorporates advanced cinematography and editing technology to dramatically showcase a new, state-of-the-art maintenance facility … Continue reading →

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Accelerated bridge construction

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2016 by Denise FedorowJune 13, 2016

Bridges are vital to the transportation system, but in practically every state, a number of them have received failing grades and need to be replaced. One way that federal, state and local officials are addressing the problem is by knowing … Continue reading →

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First-time bridge reconstruction: Is your crew ready?

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jodi MarlinJuly 28, 2014
gouges and tears in steel pipes under the Overhold Canal bridge in Cape Coral, Fla. The city’s public works maintenance department decided to attempt a replacement project in-house

How do you determine when your crew is ready to do its own bridge replacement? Well, a nudge from the state helps. Cape Coral, Fla., is overrun with bridges. Two-lane, four-lane, six-lane, short span, multiple pier, concrete slab, corrugated metal … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged area, bridge’s, camp, canal, lane, pipes, state | Leave a reply

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