Shipping containers are designed to be stacked on boats and trains. A couple of decades ago it was also noted the material and structure of the containers also made them ideal for police and fire training. Employing new or used … Continue reading →
Dubbed the “Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine in 1986, Nevada Highway 50 used to not be for the faint of heart. With supposedly little to see and do across this 500-mile stretch between Carson City and Baker, drivers … Continue reading →
There is no way for municipalities to avoid the damaging chemicals used to clear roadways in winter, but understanding the nature of these compounds and learning how to take preemptive measures can keep trucks lasting longer. During a 2016 Technology … Continue reading →
Cape Canaveral is a small beach town of about 10,000 people in Florida. Climate change is a monstrous and growing global calamity. The two meet at the water’s edge. If NOAA predictions are right, sea level here will rise about … Continue reading →
Most water, wastewater and public works superintendents attest to the fact that no one likes to hear their water and sewer rates are going up, but everyone likes clean water coming into their homes on a consistent basis paired with … Continue reading →
Scottsdale, Ariz., a vibrant community known for its tourism, has implemented a successful water rebate program aimed at reducing water usage at a time when conservation is at the forefront. The program, which has been in place since the early … Continue reading →
A series of public works buildings have been combined in the city of Manhattan, Kan., and public works director Rob Ott said the benefits are worth the large investment. The new Robert K. Ott Municipal Services Facility, named as a … Continue reading →
From heavy manufacturing to parks and housing, Mishawaka, Ind., has pivoted in a way that saved the life of the northern Indiana city. Looking back 30 years, Mayor Dave Wood described the community meeting he attended with his grandfather. “We … Continue reading →
Every community wants its municipal center to be a welcoming space for those who have business there. However, it is equally important that the building is safe. After some troubling encounters, including incidents that required the response of law enforcement, … Continue reading →
Klamath Falls, Ore., is in hot water – literally. The city of 22,000 is situated above a large, geothermal reservoir that is used to help heat the city and prevent snow from accumulating on downtown sidewalks. According to the Oregon … Continue reading →
After high school, in 2011, Michael Patton began his college career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Following his first completed year, he began a church mission in Mexico City, Mexico, and was there until 2013. He returned to Brigham Young University-Idaho … Continue reading →
