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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Princeton, N.J. — NAFA Fleet Management Association announced in June a change in dates for its 2014 International Fleet Academy. Originally scheduled for July 14–16 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., NAFA’s IFA will now take place Nov. 5–7, … Continue reading →
For the first time in 25 years, APWA heads north of the border with its comprehensive annual conference. “Breaking Boundaries” runs Aug. 17–20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and will include more than 125 new … Continue reading →
In this public works edition of The Municipal, we have several pieces of good news to share. Foremost among them is that the APWA annual conference is nearly here again: that chance to get a handle on what’s coming down … Continue reading →
