Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services
“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … More from our cover sponsor →
When will it snow in Columbus?
That’s the question The Municipal account executive Chris Smith asked exhibitors at the Snow and Ice Management Association Snow and Ice Symposium in Columbus, Ohio. The winter weather professionals were gathered for the 17th annual event, which took place June … Continue reading →
Managing equipment needs on a budget
Nearly every local government entity has been affected by the realities of a tougher economy. Revenues are down or stagnant, while equipment, maintenance and fuel costs continue to skyrocket. Procurement officers and purchasing agents at every level have been forced … Continue reading →
2014 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition
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 →
Should you lobby for a casino?
Introducing a casino to a community can elicit conflicting concerns and aspirations. Will it bring an increase in crime, or be a boon to the local economy? How can city officials best preempt the first and encourage the second? When … Continue reading →
Safety Tip of the Month – Car Fires
Car fires — a daunting reality When most people think of fires, their first thought is not of a car fire. Unbelievably one out of every seven fires responded to by fire departments across the nation is a highway vehicle … Continue reading →
Dust control options for aggregate roads
A summer’s drive down a dusty gravel road can lead to the quick rolling-up of windows and more than just the temporary inconvenience of coughing. The dust that causes poor-quality air on over half of the unpaved roadways in the … Continue reading →
#LiveNF: Niagara embraces renewal and tourism
Previously a heavily industrial city, Niagara Falls, N.Y., is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. After economic downturns and the Love Canal disaster, though, Niagara Falls worked to diversify its economy and looked to expand its tourism … Continue reading →
Sliding into place
On Dec. 20, 1929, the people of Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind., gathered to celebrate the opening of a bridge that would link their two Ohio River towns. Eighty-five years later, the communities came together once more: this time to … Continue reading →
Hot topic: infrared pothole patching
Street and public utility departments are experiencing, in varying severity, the tandem perennial fiscal scourges of diminishing budget funds and increased operation costs. Fortunately, a burgeoning technology has added a cost-effective weapon to municipal arsenals. Infrared asphalt repair, though gaining … Continue reading →
First-time bridge reconstruction: Is your crew ready?
How do you determine when your crew is ready to do its own bridge replacement? Well, a nudge from the state helps. Cape Coral, Fla., is overrun with bridges. Two-lane, four-lane, six-lane, short span, multiple pier, concrete slab, corrugated metal … Continue reading →
Venco Venturo brings value to the municipal market
By IAN LAHMER | Marketing Coordinator, Venco Venturo Industries LLC Venco Venturo Industries LLC is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of high-quality Venturo truck-mounted cranes, Venturo crane service bodies and Venco hoists. With a dedication to rugged designs and reliable products, as … Continue reading →
Spotlight on public works
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 →
Volunteer firefighter fights battle of her own
Deanna Glinski is used to fighting fires. After all, it’s what she’s done for nearly 13 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Barnes Volunteer Fire Department, Barnes, Wis. But she never expected an assignment that would hit so close … Continue reading →
Geocaching series now offered in nearly 50 Wisconsin state parks
The Wisconsin State Park Geocaches Series is a joint project by the Wisconsin Geocaching Association and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to encourage outdoor activity, exploration and enjoyment of state park properties in all parts of Wisconsin, according to Sherry … Continue reading →
Connected: urban planners, parks and recreation
Summertime in the park sings of sun-dappled trees, picnics on the green, bright rivers, playgrounds, concerts, trails and school’s-out exhilaration. Prior to National Parks and Recreation Month this July, the powers that be from the National Recreation and Park Association, … Continue reading →
Missouri suspends popular transportation cost-share program
Economic belt tightening has impacted construction projects at all levels of government. Decision making at the federal and state levels is having severe implications on regional and municipal projects, many of which, as in Missouri, were well past the planning … Continue reading →
Beat the Heat
Combining education with the thrill of drag racing, police officers and other emergency personnel are curbing illegal street racing by bringing racers to the track. The goal of one organization called Beat the Heat is to educate young people about … Continue reading →
