Masonry buildings are oft en the cornerstones of downtowns across the country, with many dating back decades or centuries and serving as visual ties to a city’s past. However, their long-lasting natures can serve as a double-edged sword when it … Continue reading →
A facility manager’s job description is lengthy and varied and includes tasks such as inspecting the premises to ensure everything is stocked for the day’s work; creating a maintenance schedule for the interior and exterior of the building; conference room … Continue reading →
LUCKNOW, ON October 11, 2016 – Britespan Building Systems Inc. (Britespan) has become the first and only fabric building manufacturer in North America to have achieved the CE Marking, indicating excellence in product quality control processes and permitting sale in … Continue reading →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Fireaway Inc., the manufacturer of Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression generators, is constructing a new fire research and test facility in the United States. This facility will be capable of full-scale testing of fire extinguishing systems in … Continue reading →
Dennis A. Randolph, P.E. | Guest columnist Director of Public Works, city of Grandview, Mo. Grandview, Mo., is a first-tier suburb of Kansas City, Mo., with a population of 25,290. Grandview is also an environmental justice community; with all its census tracts designated EJ … Continue reading →
One of the best ways to encourage others to do what you want them to do is to lead by example. When it comes to being more energy efficient in a community, starting at the top — city government — … Continue reading →
Fleets considering a compressed natural gas program now have two online resources to help evaluate economic soundness. Natural gas has come to the forefront of the country’s energy news recently as a clean-burning, abundant and domestically produced energy source. In … Continue reading →
For more than a century, building codes have been implemented nationwide to protect the health, safety and welfare of their communities. To be effective, codes must have a robust development process and enforcement infrastructure. America’s code administration and enforcement professionals … Continue reading →
Some of the most energy-efficient cities in the U.S. were located in smaller cities and towns in 2014, as evidenced by a list compiled by energystar.gov — proving that energy efficiency is an attainable goal for a municipality of any … Continue reading →
Now Available in 160, 180 and 200’ length By Marc Zirolli SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. – ClearSpan Fabric Structures, the industry leader in tension fabric structures, has added three different length options to its HD Building solutions. The HD Buildings are … Continue reading →
Deciding what to buy with limited funding can be challenging today, but as a fleet professional, I believe that it is incumbent upon us to eliminate preferential treatment for departments/divisions when making decisions about purchasing new vehicles. Many years ago … Continue reading →
