The American Institute of Architects and the American Wood Council join in sponsoring ANCR’s mission to help communities across the U.S. prepare for disaster Washington, D.C. – A renowned group of subject matter experts have been selected to assist the … Continue reading →
When disaster strikes your city, one thing that could compound the problem is not having enough fuel for emergency responders and public works vehicles. Police, fire and emergency medical personnel have to get to victims quickly and roads need to … Continue reading →
The Boynton Beach City Commission approved a partnership on March 2, 2015, allowing CDM Smith to begin the East Plant Ion Exchange and Upgrades Project. This partnership on the upgrades project led to the Envision Bronze award from the Institute … Continue reading →
Joe York, street department director of Franklin, Tenn., has seen the world, thanks to Uncle Sam. While serving in the armed forces after high school graduation, York’s tour of duty was aboard the destroyer USS Sarsfield where he saw several … Continue reading →
In 2017, the United States experienced one of the worst hurricane seasons in its history. It will take years for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, southeast Texas, southern Florida and other areas to recover from the damage and devastation … Continue reading →
With the ability to grow clear through roadways, survive up to 20 years in total darkness and uproot the foundation of homes, Japanese knotweed sounds like something out of a movie. The invasive species, which has already been wreaking havoc … Continue reading →
Application deadline for volunteer committee openings is February 1, and the deadline for lead company sponsorships for the effort is January 22 Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR) are beginning … Continue reading →
A plan is only as effective as its implementation. The village of Buffalo Grove, Ill., has made great strides in terms of planning and executing its winter maintenance plan, so much that its efforts were recognized with a national award. … Continue reading →
ICC-sponsored sessions provide opportunities for participants to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry Washington, D.C. – This week the International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) join design and construction professionals … Continue reading →
Whıle McKınsey research is suggesting as much as one-third of the U.S. workforce will be replaced by automation by 2030, some sectors — particularly skilled labor — are facing a knowledge gap as baby boomers march on toward retirement at … Continue reading →
City fleet management crews across snow-prone states have been preparing their equipment, double and triple-checking their routes while getting ready for the long and cold days that have now arrived. But even with all of that hard labor, Murphy’s Law … Continue reading →
