PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
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 … More from our cover sponsor →
It’s freezing out there
In northern cities in Alaska, Minnesota and North Dakota, public employees like garbage collectors work outside in temperatures as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit. Have you ever thought about what it is like to work outdoors when the weather drops … Continue reading →
Outlook 2013
One month after a perfect storm slammed into the eastern seaboard, I think we’re all still taking in the staggering extent of the disruption and devastation. The scope of the storm was enough to grab attention all by itself. Rain … Continue reading →
BALDOR GRINDERS AND BUFFERS
See our large selection of USA-made Baldor grinders and buffers ranging from 6-inch to 14-inch, heavy-duty industrial machines. Baldor accessories include grinding wheels, pedestals, guards and dust control units. Check out over 3,400 industrial quality shop and garage equipment tools … Continue reading →
THE MONROE MCV V-BOX SPREADER
Robotic welding provides superior quality and life-cycle performance. Design features include bolt-on chain covers, tail section, lift loops, interior support angles and side extensions. The rear section is now easily converted to a combo design for flexible usage. Monroe Truck … Continue reading →
PREFERRED TANKS
A factory-direct replacement and custom tank manufacturer, Alumitank produces a wide variety of tanks in many configurations and quantities. Every tank manufactured by Alumitank is inspected and tested to adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Serving departments of … Continue reading →
STEP-SAFE DETECTABLE WARNING TILES
Step-Safe Americans with Disabilities Act polymer concrete detectable warning tiles have a proven record of strong resistance to the effects of wear, weather and other environmental conditions. They are available in 1-foot x 1-foot, 2-foot x 2-foot and replaceable tiles … Continue reading →
TOW-BEHIND SPREADER
The Trackless Tow-Behind Spreader is a high-capacity salt/sand sidewalk drop spreader featuring electric brakes and in-cab spread control. A one and 1/4 yard capacity hopper provides a uniform, 40-inch diamond spread pattern for a distance of 12–14 miles. Trackless Vehicles … Continue reading →
Following the (federal) money
According to a 2011 ranking, the state of Mississippi was No. 1 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the amount of federal funding it received for different projects. Its $31 billion haul represented a 22 percent … Continue reading →
CLASS COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
Get ready for the No-Dig Show
Public works professionals are the stewards of a municipality’s infrastructure, taxed with ensuring that the roads, bridges and underground utilities are maintained at the highest standards using the most cost-effective and minimally evasive means available. Critical to the strength of … Continue reading →
DO MORE WITH LESS
The new highway-speed 470TM telescoping boom excavator from Badger Equipment Company can cut work time and man-hours by more than 75 percent when compared to a wheeled excavator. Get the mobility efficiency and versatility today’s municipalities demand. Badger Equipment Company … Continue reading →
PIPE BURSTING POWERHOUSE
The TRIC M50 is ideal for easements and other tight spots where bigger pipe bursting equipment just won’t fit. Replaces up to 8-inch main lines, yet is compact enough to set up by hand. TRIC Tools Inc. Alameda, Calif. (888) … Continue reading →
AMBULANCE REMOUNTSREFURBISHING
Wynn Southeast Apparatus is now offering ambulance remounting, refurbishing and pre-owned ambulances at their facility. Everyone at Wynn Southeast Apparatus has many years serving in the fire and emergency medical service fields and knows firsthand the demands professionals place on … Continue reading →
HIGH- SPEED CITY
Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →
DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS WITH CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for a variety of municipal needs including waste management, equipment and materials storage … Continue reading →
SUPER LED FLARES
An advanced version of standard light-emitting diode LED flares, our Super LED Flares contain 24 large LEDs in five flash patterns. Visible up to one mile and extremely durable, these are ideal for emergency professional personnel. Singles or four-pack kits … Continue reading →
HIGH-TECH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
As technology evolves, so are the options municipalities are providing to constituents to pay costs from utilities to parking tickets. Payment options are no longer limited to cash and check. Payees are now able to access bills and fees online … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN AL1-2U ELECTRIC PIPE NOTCHER
The Scotchman AL1-2U is an electric-drive notching machine ideal for rigorous use, easy to operate, ideal for tubes and sections and comes with a three-year warranty. It is equipped with a vent-notching die to quickly create a uniform vent notch … Continue reading →
