What better place to celebrate the spirit of modern engineering than Daniel Burnham’s “City of the Big Shoulders?” Chicago opens its doors to public works professionals from all over the world next month during the American Public Works Association annual … Continue reading →
By CARRIE BANKS | Communications director, Alabama League of Municipalities Because they must often operate vehicles at high speeds and in hazardous conditions, driving skills are critical for law enforcement and emergency personnel. Alabama League of Municipalities’ Loss Control Division … Continue reading →
By BARB SIEMINSKI | The Municipal A call comes in for a fire at a group home, which houses mentally-challenged adults. The caregivers have gotten nearly everyone out safely, but one of the non-verbal adults, who has Asperger’s syndrome, is … Continue reading →
ESCO introduces its new Skirt Nut model # 40125 as a replacement for the common wheel attaching nuts the 22mm x 1.5 flange nut. ESCO Skirt Nut, for hub piloted wheels, centers the rim/tire onto the wheel and prevents dangerous … Continue reading →
MAHA USA announces the introduction of the MCL 12 and MCL 15 to their series of Mobile Column Lifts, accompanied by the redesign of the MCL 16 and MCL 18. Proudly made in the USA, the company says their mobile … Continue reading →
RACINE, Wis. (July 16, 2013) – CASE Construction Equipment will introduce new equipment and technologies for public works professionals at the 2013 International Public Works Congress & Exposition, held August 25-28 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Highlights of the CASE … Continue reading →
The Trust for Public Land, a national, nonprofit organization, operates ParkScore, a measurement of how well the largest park systems in the U.S. are meeting public need. ParkScore compares and explores 50 cities’ park systems, ranking them in terms of … Continue reading →
In 2011, when The Papers Inc., a publishing company headquartered in Milford, Ind., took over ownership of a young publication aimed at municipalities, we knew we had something relevant to say to those responsible for keeping cities safe, purchasing municipal … Continue reading →
Guest Column by William Bertera Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Sustainability for infrastructure projects can be a hard sell for small and mid-sized communities. It can appear to add costs to a project without demonstrable benefits … other than to “do … Continue reading →
[weaver_youtube xeLitGbBnL0 rel=0] Nearly one-third of all workplace injuries are caused from heavy lifting. The U.S. Department of Labor defines a musculoskeletal disorder (MDS) as an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, and cartilage or spinal discs. … Continue reading →
Provo, Utah – June 17, 2013 – Fastway Trailer Products introduces a tethered ball cover that keeps grease on the ball and off of clothes. Unlike other ball covers, the Fastway tethered ball cover conveniently stays with the hitch ball … Continue reading →
