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 →
Related: Raleigh paves the way for plug-in vehicles. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has launched a new tool to help local and regional leaders assess the readiness of their communities for the arrival of plug-in electric … Continue reading →
South Windsor Conn. — ClearSpan Fabric Structures has launched its annual photo contest and is looking for hobby and municipal/ commercial customers to submit ClearSpan building photos.Whether it’s used for sand and salt storage, an indoor riding arena or shelter … Continue reading →
(SOUTH BEND, Ind.) – Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of the acclaimed MV-1, the only American vehicle purpose-built and designed from the ground up in support of people who use wheelchairs, is pleased to be showcasing its vehicles at … Continue reading →
September 15 , 2014 Stertil-Koni, the leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, today announced the launch of a new, customer-focused video series spotlighting unique customer applications of the company’s award-winning lifting systems. Entitled “We Care,” each episode features Stertil-Koni heavy … Continue reading →
Laurie Kerr currently serves as director of the City Energy Project, which will assist major American cities in developing and implementing bold, replicable energy efficiency policy. Kerr noted she has long held an interest in sustainable energy use, adding she … Continue reading →
