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To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director, leadership and management for the American Public Works Association (APWA). She also serves on the APWA Board of Directors, as chair of APWA’s strategic planning committee, and as executive director for the Mile High Flood District (Lakewood, Colo.). Kroeger urges agencies […]

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City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet

Dave Darche, a flooring industry expert at Bona, says flooring as well as flooring maintenance can be big parts of city-county sustainability efforts. “Remember your agency building’s flooring when thinking sustainably. Municipal facilities require clean, durable and slip-resistant floor surfaces to accommodate the large numbers of employees, visitors and other dignitaries passing through on a […]

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Local governments can choose from a variety of sources to fund infrastructure projects

Cities and counties have numerous infrastructure needs, such as implementing renewable energy systems, modernizing equipment and optimizing water utilities. But local government officials are facing challenges. A recent Johnson Controls survey of more than 100 local government officials shows the three biggest infrastructure funding obstacles for government leaders are competing budget priorities (52 percent), limited […]

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Procurement plays a key role when local governments acquire technology

When local governments plan to acquire technology, they need to follow a few key steps says Michael Maurer, a partner at the Best Best & Krieger (BB&K) law firm and a member of the firm’s Municipal Law team. He also serves as city attorney for La Habra Heights and San Jacinto, Calif. Maurer says one […]

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Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets

Installing electric vehicle (EV)-charging infrastructure is a crucial first step in achieving sustainability goals, says Desmond Wheatley, CEO of clean technology company Beam Global. “Just get started. Investing in just one EV charging station is a feat in and of itself that should be celebrated as we aim to electrify our future. Once you begin […]

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A helping hand: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Sarah Andrews

Sarah Andrews has been working in procurement from the time she could answer phones at her family’s business. “I knew I wanted to go into procurement and bidding since I was a child,” she says. “I would work with them on submitting bid responses to things, to government agencies and on the private sector side, […]

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With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach

To reach ambitious green environmental goals, cities and counties need good data, says Jennifer Robinson, global government strategic advisor at analytics provider SAS. “Sustainability requires comprehensive knowledge of what has happened, what is happening, and what may happen. Collecting data and sharing it between departments and with other organizations is one of the key elements […]

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Metal buildings can be a lifesaver for local governments needing to expand

In 2023, cities and counties are relying on metal buildings to help them meet their infrastructure needs and requirements, says Harlem, N.Y.-based architect and educator Victor Body-Lawson FAIA, founding principal of Body Lawson Associates Architects & Planners. “Yes, metal building systems are ideal for needs and uses like infrastructure, storage, recreation facilities, industrial warehouses and […]

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Taking a higher priority

When budgets become tight, and unforeseen challenges or emergencies occur, government entities must re-prioritize operational needs, often deferring infrastructure projects and facility maintenance. However, as buildings continue to age, and the backlog of maintenance and upgrade projects becomes longer, infrastructure is taking a higher priority for municipalities, school districts and higher education institutions. Federal funding […]

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Is your agency’s procurement team sidelined during the infrastructure procurement process?

Early in my professional career as an agency CPO, I was asked if my team played a role in infrastructure projects. I did not know how to answer that question, so I investigated. I found that despite our centralized procurement setup, infrastructure projects—from preparing solicitations to awarding—were handled in a siloed environment by a separate […]

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To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

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City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet

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Local governments can choose from a variety of sources to fund infrastructure projects

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Procurement plays a key role when local governments acquire technology

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Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets

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A helping hand: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Sarah Andrews

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With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach

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Metal buildings can be a lifesaver for local governments needing to expand

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Taking a higher priority

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Is your agency’s procurement team sidelined during the infrastructure procurement process?

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