In April 2014, the water coming out of the taps in Flint, Mich., began to turn a strange color. Residents began to complain about its taste, color and odor. The water would later test positive for high levels of trihalomethanes … Continue reading →
Whenever a company decides to establish itself in a new community, its leadership tends to adhere to the general rule of real estate: Location is everything. Of course, location means different things to different entities depending on their personal needs. For a small mom-and-pop shop, it may be … Continue reading →
Flint’s deteriorated water infrastructure is not unique, agreed Tom Hickmann, P.E., director of engineering and infrastructure planning with the city of Bend, Ore., and Eric LaBelle, P.E., Kennebunk, Maine, public services director. Both men are members of the APWA Water … Continue reading →
The challenge The city of El Paso, Texas, partnered with Johnson Controls Inc. and Acuity Brands Lighting to help support the city’s sustainability goals and modernize its infrastructure. The city’s General Services Department worked with Johnson Controls to comply with … Continue reading →
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 →
It’s easy to understand why the buzz continues about municipalizing utilities. With environmental concerns, reliability issues, rate increases and the desire to infuse more renewable resources into the power grid, it’s no surprise municipalities are looking to reclaim their electricity … Continue reading →
About the Artist The artwork for the 2016 National Public Works Week poster was done by British-born artist Michael Crampton. After studying at the Art Center College of Design, Crampton went on to become the art director at Neiman Marcus … Continue reading →
“We actually know that our crumbling pipelines, roads and bridges are ticking time bombs. That is why President Obama and Congressional Democrats have pushed to fund jobs that repair our roads, runways, and railways — we can’t have first rate … Continue reading →
“Ask local leaders what are the conditions of their roads, and the majority will tell you that roads in their jurisdictions, having been built back in the ‘50s or ‘60s, are in need of improvement or repair.” James Baron, director … Continue reading →
An international trade association established in 1969 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Va., the American Traffic Safety Services Association leads the nation in work zone safety training and education. With over 1,600 members nationwide and the core purpose of advancing roadway … Continue reading →
Part 2 of 2 Once the situations and equipment needing attention in each sewage lift station have been accurately assessed and recorded, solutions can be prioritized. By way of example, Merat Zarreii, capacity, management, operation and maintenance coordinator for DeKalb … Continue reading →
