Global Megacities Study Provides Deep Look Into Urban Infrastructures
In a research project sponsored by Siemens, 522 decision-makers from 25 of the world's largest cities have for the first time provided in-depth information
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With a few strategies and tools, public procurement directors can recruit new, diverse staffers
Yes, being a public purchasing professional is a much-coveted career that can have a big impact on a community, says Celeste Frye, principal and CEO of Public Works Partners, a WBE/DBE/SBE-certified urban planning and consulting firm. “From purchasing quality foods for school lunches or environmentally sustainable trucks for trash collection, procurement managers have a significant […]
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How data can drive electric vehicle funding
Transportation is the highest greenhouse gas-emitting sector in the United States, with cars, trucks, commercial aircraft, trains and other sources producing, by most estimates, around 30 percent of all carbon emissions in the country. Electric vehicles (EV) have the potential to reshape the transportation sector and support state and local decarbonization efforts. Private EV use […]
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More dollars will be available for infrastructure projects and digital construction management in 2023
Cities and counties are preparing for an increase in project funding, mainly through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), says Matt Sprague, industry strategy director – local government at Trimble. His firm is an industrial technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions. The solutions enable better decision-making by connecting the right information with […]
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Cities and counties can take several steps to assemble a diverse pool of job candidates
Local governments can expand diversity in their workforces in several ways, says Joan C. Williams, director of the Center for WorkLife Law, professor at the University of California, Hastings College of Law and author of the book “Bias Interrupted.” These approaches, she adds, can help public entities and other organizations recruit more professionals from under-represented […]