Kansas City, Mo., has taken a new approach to a challenge many cities face—outdated sewer systems that overflow due to stormwater. The city’s green solutions pilot program is designed to not only reduce overflows and improve water quality but also … Continue reading →
In an area where rainfall may total over 40 inches per year, flooding can become a major problem. Streets in Manayuck, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pa., flood yearly and residents have learned to prepare for such events. The Philadelphia Water … Continue reading →
In May 2012, discussion was initiated to eliminate the daily repair and re-repair of a heavily-used bridge near Lindley, N.Y. The expansion of a nearby shale gas project had increased truck traffic on the wood-base bridge, which had a surface … Continue reading →
As government agencies continue to look for ways to do more with less, managers and trainers have come to realize the value of online training. Though it can be used in a group setting, using online training individually often adds … Continue reading →
Barb Anderson, 2012-13 chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Advocacy Committee, says she has a passion for sustainable building. She also has more than 25 years of experience in architecture and sustainable design. Through the USGBC, the Oates Associates … Continue reading →
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 →
MARYSVILLE, KANSAS (October 26, 2012)—Landoll Corporation announced that a newly redesigned air-operated upper deck ramp is complete for the Traveling Tail series. The air-operated ramp allows equipment to easily transition from the lower to upper decks on Landoll’s 900 … Continue reading →
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed thousands of trees throughout the U.S. and continues to sweep across the country. How can cities prepare and cope with the invasion of these beetles that have caused such a political ruckus and economic … Continue reading →
Bio-Microbics’ pre-engineered, pre-packaged, certified wastewater and stormwater systems are the result of decades of real-world operating history and proven results. Utilizing a fixed integrated treatment technology process, Bio-Microbics systems offer higher removal rates for organic material and are better able … Continue reading →
At the 2012 American Public Works Association International Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, Calif., which took place Aug. 26-29, Christi Sausaman and Matt Dudlak spent three days getting to know the conscientious and hard-working people who keep cities across the … Continue reading →
By JENNIFER CISNEROS Marketing and multimedia manager, Bio-Microbics Writer and historian Wallace Stegner once said that national parks are “The best idea we ever had … They reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” Ever since the world’s … Continue reading →
