If you want to talk to the mayor of Carroll, Iowa, on a random weekday, don’t call city hall. He won’t be there. If he’s not out in the community or traveling on official business, Adam Schweers, 35, can usually … Continue reading →
Geographic information systems have been incorporated into the administration of most cities and towns. Those systems are being used to map jurisdictions’ real estate parcels, complete with zoning and property tax information. But once an entity has the map and … Continue reading →
For nearly a decade, public policy advocacy groups have highlighted the value of public-private partnerships for government entities. Although this approach was first used for large capital improvement projects, forward-thinking municipalities are realizing that the complexity and rapid pace of … Continue reading →
EJCDC Releases First Standard Public-Private Partnership Agreement in US EJCDC recently released the first standard public- private partnership (P3) contract document in the United States prepared by an impartial, professional, non-profit organization, the EJCDC® P3-508, Public-Private Partnership Agreement. As a … Continue reading →
Media speculation to the contrary, school shooting incidents are not strictly a recent phenomenon. The frequency with which domestic issues spill over into schools, however, and the number of instances in which latent psychoses have triggered such violent reactions, indicate … Continue reading →
A strong volunteer network, government support and a commitment to asset management are bringing the Canterbury region of New Zealand back from the extensive destruction it suffered three years ago. That’s what Amanda Millirons discovered when the Florida public works … Continue reading →
New and Re-elected Board Members Named KANSAS CITY, MO. – Larry Stevens, P.E., PWLF, Project Director for the HR Green, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa, was elected President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) during the recent 2014 APWA International … Continue reading →
Indianapolis, IN (October 1, 2014) – Autocar, the leading American-owned manufacturer focused on severe-duty trucks, has expanded the reach of its customer support and service via a completely redesigned website – www.AutocarTruck.com. The Autocar website empowers customers to connect easily … Continue reading →
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Guide to Alternative Commercial Lawn Equipment, a single commercial lawnmower uses as much diesel or gasoline fuel as a commercial work truck. But incorporating alternative fuels into mowing and landscaping equipment … Continue reading →
Information provided by Sesco group. Sesco Group was founded in 1996 and has established a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting and brownfield redevelopment services. Sesco’s approach allows businesses and municipalities to focus on their core operations while Sesco … Continue reading →
DWIGHT VAN DE VATE | Guest columnist Senior director, engineering and public works, Knoxville, Tenn. TOM SALTER | Guest columnist Solid waste director, Knox County, Tenn. State law in Tennessee requires every county to operate at least one municipal … Continue reading →
