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Where do they wave? Interest in municipal flags wanes even as technology makes small orders cheaper
Flying the flag is a priority for the nation and U.S. states, but at the municipal level the practice is more hit and miss. Dennis Criscuolo, owner and manager of The Flag Center, said he’s seen a slight decrease in … Continue reading →
Smart rock technology monitors bridge erosion
We’ve all heard about the proverbial bridge over troubled water, but what happens when water creates a troubled bridge? The short answer is: nothing very good. When a bridge’s foundation is buried deep below the water’s surface, it is susceptible … Continue reading →
Technology takes drilling in a new direction
Sewer separation and other projects that require underground piping or wiring can be both costly and messy. With this in mind, cities like Edina, Minn., are turning to trenchless technology to get the job done. Trenchless horizontal directional drilling is … Continue reading →
Keeping up with the Jones’ Bringing big-city technology to small-town USA
If you live in a community where the local grapevine outpaces the information superhighway, then take heart. You are not alone. While small municipalities across the nation struggle to offer their residents Matrix-level technology on a Pawnee budget, some have … Continue reading →
Technology and turkeys
Technology and turkeys Really, the two — technology and turkeys — don’t go together well in the public sector. For the most part, advances in technology are supertools, not turkeys. For example, developments in aerial surveillance, i.e. drones; GIS, as … Continue reading →
Burnett: Better technology offsets budget restrictions
Walter Burnett, CAFM, has received many accolades during his long career in fleet management. He was a 2006 finalist for Government Fleet Magazine’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award and in 2007 received NAFA’s Excellence in Education Award. … Continue reading →
Philadelphia fights the weather with eco-friendly technology
In an area where rainfall may total over 40 inches per year, flooding can become a major problem. Streets in Manayuck, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pa., flood yearly and residents have learned to prepare for such events. The Philadelphia Water … Continue reading →
Bulletproof: The latest technology
Imagine wearing a bulletproof vest made of … silk? The organic textile is so surprisingly resistant to penetration by high-speed projectiles that the ancient Chinese, as well as the current Thai law enforcement community both use the low-tech material as … Continue reading →
NASTT’s 2012 Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course Rehabilitation Session 1
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation – June 26 and Aug. 8 New Installation … Continue reading →
The roles of intuition, history and technology in emergency preparedness
Expect the unexpected. That’s the mantra of emergency planners and responders. It’s one of the guiding principles of their professions. Sometimes, though, we get a clue about what might be in the pipeline from incidents that can guide us in … Continue reading →
