STEVENSVILLE, MD November 21, 2016 – Heavy duty lift leader, Stertil-Koni, has called on the incoming administration headed by President-elect Donald Trump to focus on upgrading U.S. infrastructure and transportation in the upcoming term, beginning January 2017. Further, Stertil-Koni urges … Continue reading →
When twenty-five inches of snow in early February 2010 caused a total roof collapse at the Bailey’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department in Falls Church, Va., multiple pieces of firefighting apparatus suffered millions of dollars in damage. Located near Washington, D.C., … Continue reading →
A facility manager’s job description is lengthy and varied and includes tasks such as inspecting the premises to ensure everything is stocked for the day’s work; creating a maintenance schedule for the interior and exterior of the building; conference room … Continue reading →
A mayor’s dream of putting his city on the path away from dumping waste into landfills became a reality last month in Lebanon, Tenn., and the project is highlighting the success possible utilizing public/private partnerships to achieve sustainability goals and … Continue reading →
When you hear “public garden” in the American Public Garden Association, think very broadly. The APGA includes numerous arboreta, zoos, cemeteries, university gardens, retirement communities and many city/county green spaces among its 600 member gardens. Staff members include 9,000 people. … Continue reading →
Washington, NC, September 21, 2016 – The United States Postal Service has provided notification that VT Hackney is one of a select group of companies awarded a prototype contract under the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Acquisition Program. “I speak … Continue reading →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Fireaway Inc., the manufacturer of Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression generators, is constructing a new fire research and test facility in the United States. This facility will be capable of full-scale testing of fire extinguishing systems in … Continue reading →
August 30, 2016, FORT WAYNE, IN – Riverside Mfg., LLC has announced the release of the TouchTek Gen 4, a power distribution system that provides control over vehicle electrical loads. The TouchTek Gen 4 maintains the same functionality of the … Continue reading →
The Boating Facility Program for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry operates and manages public boat access sites in Maine. Joe Powers, maintenance coordinator, manages approximately 21,000 square miles over six counties. In 2012, Powers needed a crane … Continue reading →
Through various partnerships, the federal government is pushing the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States as a means to enhance resilience. David Morley, senior resource associate with the American Planning Association, is well versed … Continue reading →
Several cities are involved in retrofitting old buildings and infrastructure to make them more energy efficient. East Rockaway, N.Y., was involved in several types of retrofitting by partnering with Johnson Controls, a company operating in more than 150 countries that … Continue reading →
