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Building codes contribute to more resilient communities and economic growth

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2019 by The MunicipalApril 1, 2019
building codes and economic growth

Mitigation efforts, such as building code adoption and enforcement, are the strongest strategies jurisdictions can take to protect a community against the effects of natural disasters. Learn how building codes can save billions of dollars when faced with natural disasters

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Adjustable manhole risers offer many pluses

The Municipal Posted on January 2, 2019 by The MunicipalJanuary 2, 2019
The risers are easy to install and safer for crews due to their relatively light weight. They are also very cost effective compared to jackhammering and manual lifting. (Photo provided)

Milwaukee, Wis., has found big upsides — and very little downsides — to using American Highway Products’ pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers. After a pilot project, the city found that the risers could handle heavy loads without experiencing failures or slips. Learn more about Milwaukee’s and Jefferson County, Ala.’s, experiences with the pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers here.

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Technology streamlines realtime, two-way communication

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2018 by Sarah WrightOctober 31, 2018
Return to Route means less printouts and training are needed, saving municipalities money. If drivers get off route, audible turnby- turn directions are given to get them back on track. (Photo provided)

As technology continues to evolve, Magellan and MiTAC Digital Corp. President Pierre Parent spoke with The Municipal on the subject of standouts and how these technologies are making the lives of fleet managers and administrators easier while also encouraging fiscal … Continue reading →

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Meet the hardest working tree on the street

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2018 by The MunicipalSeptember 4, 2018

By Paul Iorio: StormTree provides sustainable stormwater management systems that integrate trees with stormwater runoff collection and pollutant removal. Our open design systems allow for unrestricted tree root growth, promoting healthy tree growth and development. In green infrastructure applications, when … Continue reading →

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Ready to invest in a cleaner planet?

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2018
The Global M3 front steer, three-wheel sweeper is safe, quiet and comfortable. Its equal-width pickup broom and elevator system eliminates choke points and improves sweeping speeds while also o‚ffering unparalleled performance. (Photo provided)

Dedicated to building affordable, reliable and innovative sweepers, Global Environment Products has created equipment that not only cleans streets, but aids the environment, too. Its latest sweeper, the M4 ZE-Series, is North America’s ­ first hydrogen fuel cell street sweeper, and its only by-product is pure H2O.

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Safety, low maintenance draws buyers to the Stumpex

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2018 by The MunicipalJuly 1, 2018
The Stumpex can cut from 8 inches above ground to 8 inches below ground in less than four minutes. (Photo provided)

Fecon’s Stumpex removes stumps faster and more safely than traditional rotary stump grinders, and it can be mounted to a variety of equipment from traditional skid-steer loaders to hydraulic track and wheel excavators thanks to the new Stumpex EXC 20-ton model.

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Stamford, Conn., fleet has a projected five-year cost savings of more than $1 million

The Municipal Posted on June 1, 2018 by The MunicipalJune 1, 2018
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The city of Stamford, Conn., has saved $560,000 in two years by automating fleet management and sharing vehicles. Read how Stamford achieved its goals in a one-on-one interview with Fleet Manager Mike Scacco.

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The nation’s first whole-community resilience benchmark

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2018 by The MunicipalMay 1, 2018
resilience benchmarks

The Alliance for National & Community Resilience’s Community Resilience Benchmarks system will provide communities a transparent, practical and commonsense self-assessment tool to quickly and easily gauge their cross-sector resilience efforts.

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Concerned about ‘#MeToo’ policy compliance? An Illinois county streamlined sign-offs with an e-solution

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2018 by The MunicipalApril 1, 2018
Aladtec’s cloud-based workforce management software allows any member to easily access a work schedule, request shift trades or time-off, receive messages, update certifications and more from the field using a smartphone or tablet. (Photos provided)

City of Norton, Ohio, firefighters designed a form in their Aladtec database that allows them to send changes like owner contact information or building changes right from the field, saving time and process steps. Tracking schedules, swapping shifts and supervisor-staff communication is made easy with the Aladtec workforce management system. Some customers say they pay for the annual subscription in just weeks with time saved by using scheduling function alone. Visit www.aladtec.com to learn more.

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A state-of-the-art arsenal for snow removal

The Municipal Posted on February 1, 2018 by The MunicipalFebruary 1, 2018
Arctic Snow and Ice Products Inc.’s revolutionary lineup of patented technology maximizes efficiency and operator safety while minimizing damage to private and municipal properties.

Municipalities can now avail themselves of cost-saving alternatives to conventional snow and ice removal equipment. Arctic Snow and Ice Products Inc., the nation’s largest self-operating snow removal company and privately owned fleet of snow removal equipment, offers several models of sectional snow plows and pushers and a specially designed salt distribution system, all equipped with Arctic’s patented universal hitch, to enhance efficiency and operator safety.

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Make the most of your grounds maintenance dollars

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2018 by The MunicipalJanuary 2, 2018
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With a variety of cooperative purchasing contracts available, cities can save time and money during the purchasing process. Land Pride offers contracts with several cooperative buying groups — including NJPA and BuyBoard — and is always willing to help cities through the cooperative process while also providing guidance when selecting grounds maintenance equipment.

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