Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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,...

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

Digital government transformation needs to start with citizens

After experiencing a major flood or natural disaster, the last thing a citizen wants is...

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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

The United States is home to more than 46,000 structurally deficient bridges, according to the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Two out of five bridges are at least 50 years old. These daunting numbers reveal a pressing need for governments at all levels to repair, replace or preserve their […]

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NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its State of Cities 2021 report, an annual analysis of priorities of more than 600 urban core, rural, suburban and exurban mayors. The information was collected through a survey conducted in March and April of this year, along with the state of city addresses from mayors across […]

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How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk

Over the next few years, infrastructure projects are expected to take off. Public owners (local governments) will build new highways and bridges, mass transit networks and buildings; they will modernize existing energy systems and more. With any major construction project comes two primary concerns: delivering the project on time and within budget. These concerns are […]

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Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Citizens across the country are feeling the effects that a ransomware attack can have on society. Between the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused gas shortages on the East Coast, the D.C. Metro Police Department attack that released personal information of employees, and the Oldsmar Water Hack that could have devastated Florida drinking water, many now […]

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Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

President Joe Biden has included electric vehicles (EVs) as a central pillar of his plan to rebuild America. His proposed $2.6 trillion infrastructure bill would spend $174 billion to build a clean, domestically-powered transport network built to support EVs. The president correctly sees this transformation as essential to the country’s future prosperity and security. The […]

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The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

The Colonial Pipeline attack is a clear example of how ransomware can shut down components of the critical national infrastructure. IT-driven compromises can shut down OT environments, and all organizations must be prepared for attack. Fill out the below form to gain access to the summary of what businesses should consider.

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Compology announces green grant initiative for municipalities

San Francisco-based Compology has announced its Clean and Green grants initiative, which will be offered to 25 municipalities of any size throughout the United States and provide cities with Compology’s technology enabling them to take control of their landfill waste, improve recycling rates, lower carbon emissions and save money. According to the company, as a […]

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When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Expanding the breadth of available wastewater treatment options to include nontraditional and advanced technologies can net solutions which better match the unique conditions of individual communities and projects. The wide variety of choices available today is fostering innovative thinking in system design that has the potential to increase performance, reduce ongoing maintenance, use or repurpose […]

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10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

The goal of state and local government agencies is simple: to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Prioritizing the safety and security of the community requires reliable facilities and infrastructure. But according to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure published by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE), the systems and framework for […]

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The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is a slight improvement from where we’ve […]

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

Digital government transformation needs to start with citizens

Commentary

How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

News

NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

Commentary

How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Commentary

Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

News

The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

News

Compology announces green grant initiative for municipalities

Commentary

When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Commentary

10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

Commentary

The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

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