Several cities are involved in retrofitting old buildings and infrastructure to make them more energy efficient. East Rockaway, N.Y., was involved in several types of retrofitting by partnering with Johnson Controls, a company operating in more than 150 countries that … Continue reading →
August 25, 2016 – Chicago, IL – Efficiency is a key in the day to day operations of a Public Safety agency, so when this fire department was spending far too much time scheduling personnel and decoding their messy paper … Continue reading →
Mississauga, Ontario August 2016 –Eberspaecher, the leading system developer and supplier of vehicle heaters, is expanding its product portfolio with the new Hydronic S3 Economy (5kW) engine pre-heater. The engine pre heater impresses thanks to its compact dimensions and flexible … Continue reading →
Worcester, Massachusetts, August 15, 2016 – Curtis Industries, LLC. manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Hooper to the newly created position of Country Manager, Canada. In this new … Continue reading →
Toro equipment and irrigation products approved for use by all state agencies BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (August 12, 2016) – The State of Ohio and Toro have renewed a long-standing contract approving the use of Toro equipment and irrigation products by all … Continue reading →
Where to begin when there’s extra or aging equipment to sell It’s a challenge that every municipal government faces periodically — what to do with trucks, police and government vehicles, special equipment, office furniture and other items that are no … Continue reading →
ELKHART, IN. – Announcing the release of the new VOM74WP Voyager seven inch, quad-view monitor. ASA Electronics is proud to offer another product in their Heavy Duty lineup. This system was engineered for the toughest environments with IPX5 waterproof rating … Continue reading →
Amateur radio operators, also known as ham operators, can provide an extra layer of communication during emergencies. Two volunteer organizations and local government entities illustrate precisely how private-public amateur radio partnerships serve as a means to an end for public … Continue reading →
APWA 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year announced KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association announced in May the selection of 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks … Continue reading →
A celebration of the life of urban analyst Jane Jacobs took place in Hartford, Conn., in May as one of several enriching and educational events that characterized this year’s gathering of APWA snowfighting professionals. Hartford, one of the oldest cities … Continue reading →
In the world of fleet management, the issue of the centralization vs. decentralization raises its head cyclically. Over the past couple of decades many municipalities have centralized support services, including IT, procurement, finance and accounting — even facilities. Fleet has … Continue reading →
