Great Bend, Kan., is a city of the second class and is the county seat of Barton County. The city received its named from its location, which is at the point where the course of the Arkansas River bends east, … Continue reading →
A global pandemic couldn’t keep the city of Arvada, Colo., from reaching its sustainability goals. In partnership with Ameresco, the municipality recently announced the energy conservation and renewable energy project. Ameresco is an independent provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, … Continue reading →
In the building market, the word “temporary” no longer means what it used to. What was once a representation of something weak, feeble or strictly a short-term solution, is now a word that paints a much different picture. While the … Continue reading →
Lake County, Ohio, engineer James Gills needed to replace an old, deteriorating salt dome. “We had a teepee-shaped structure built in the mid-70s, and it only had a 900-ton road salt storage capacity. Lake County is in the strongest part … Continue reading →
What do Mark Twain, Tommy Hilfiger and Jeff Plate, the drummer for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, have in common? All three have the privilege of having been born in Elmira, N.Y. While those three may seem like an odd pairing, the … Continue reading →
Nevada’s 2020 State Climate Strategy has led one city to begin tracking its emission in an effort to reduce the heat island effect at their city buildings. “We have a goal in our sustainability plan of reducing emissions from the … Continue reading →
As solar roofs become more popular and the technology within the industry evolves, it creates some challenges for firefighters. According to an article published by the International Association of Fire Fighters, photovoltaic systems, commonly known as solar systems, were reportedly … Continue reading →
Like most mid-sized cities in the heart of the country, the city of Anderson, Ind., is in the process of reimagining itself. Transitioning from its manufacturing past into a new and vibrant future, the city of Anderson is poised for … Continue reading →
After months of shutdowns, quarantines and separation, communities across the country were searching for opportunities to bring people together — and amphitheaters were just the way to do it. From north to south, east to west, Americans came together for … Continue reading →
2020 and 2021 could be called “the years of the bicycle” for many reasons. What does that mean? Sheryl Ely, with Knoxville, Tenn., Parks and Recreations, is known for her philosophy of moving neighbors to nature. She said, “The city … Continue reading →
As one of the most versatile building solutions on the market, ClearSpan structures provide a number of benefits to operations, in any industry. One advantage businesses gain when they choose fabric cladding is abundant natural light, and while it may … Continue reading →
