New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →
By Wes Van Velsor | Vice President of Ray-Tech Infrared The cost of maintaining asphalt roadways is continuously climbing and we are seeing more municipalities opt to purchase infrared heaters to do their own repairs. Most of these organizations traditionally … Continue reading →
What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →
Strolling by any firehouse on an average weekday, firefighters working on vehicles, conducting routine maintenance on equipment and preparing for the next call can be seen. Firefighters, by necessity, occupy the time between calls of service with routine chores, planning … Continue reading →
Amador Crossing Apartments is set to become a transformative force in addressing homelessness in Las Cruces, N.M. This 50-unit supportive housing complex, located in downtown Las Cruces, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the city and various community organizations. This project … Continue reading →
In the summer of 2024, Madison, Wis., added two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. The city has been prioritizing moving toward electrification, alternative fuels or biofuel along with the city’s goal toward a greener future. With 1,400 vehicles in … Continue reading →
Processing wood waste is no longer just about saving landfill space — it’s becoming a revenue stream for many organizations. High speed grinders and low speed shredders are transforming how facilities manage wood waste, creating opportunities beyond volume reduction. The growing market … Continue reading →
After years of planning to replace a small, decades-old facility, Larimer County, Colo., celebrated the grand opening of its new fleet services campus on Nov. 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 614 Vine Drive between Fort Collins and … Continue reading →
Work Truck Week®, North America’s largest work truck event, returns to Indianapolis this March. Each year, thousands of commercial vehicle industry professionals attend to explore the latest vocational trucks, equipment and technology; learn new ideas and solutions that can impact … Continue reading →
The thought that there’s power in numbers and coming together for a common cause is the idea behind the U.S. 30 coalition. The coalition of mayors, county commissioners, economic development planners, businesses and other stakeholders along U.S. 30 formed the … Continue reading →
Cones and barrels are among the indications that projects big and small are happening in a municipality, and residents may not give them much thought unless they involve a detour or any other inconvenient change of daily routines. But it’s … Continue reading →
