Public Works & Utilities

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Why working with the wrong tax escrow payment processor can wreak havoc on government operations

Mortgage tax escrow payments for both local property owners and businesses continue to serve as...

For the public sector, security and compliance are just good business

State and local officials in charge of distributing public funds understand that security and...

City-county fleet managers: Do your homework to determine if your jurisdiction should add EVs and hybrids

Does it make sense for local government managers to add electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids to...
water

Navigating tap water contamination: Tips for maintaining public trust during a time of heightened awareness

As the EPA’s proposal to regulate six polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) inches closer to approval, many municipalities are wondering how contaminants of emerging concern will affect their budgets, water treatment facilities and public trust in their drinking water systems. Everyone wants clean water for their community’s health, economic growth and regulatory compliance. And with the help […]
broadband

Cities and counties need to prepare for broadband construction as BEAD monies flow to the public sector

More funding is coming online to expand broadband access in the United States. Broadband, which is the transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high-speed internet connection, is getting a boost from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation set up the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion […]
road maintenance

Road maintenance is a good place to incorporate sustainable practices; predictive data analysis can help

One way to achieve sustainability is to work to extend the life of an agency’s existing assets, says Matt Sprague, industry strategy director – local government at Trimble, a technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions. The solutions may enable improved decision-making by connecting the right information with the right administrators and […]
materials

Public buyers have several options to keep problem materials out of the waste stream

Cities and counties are taking multiple steps towards sustainability, says Curran Hughes, co-founder and president of Renegade Plastics, a fabric product manufacturer that offers an alternative to PVC (polyvinyl chloride)-coated fabrics. Its low carbon coated fabrics curtail plastic waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the company. “Local governments are doing a nice job […]
environmental

Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms

With extreme temperatures, increasing natural disasters and seasonal changes that are no longer predictable, environmental concerns are growing across the world. As a result, government and educational institutions, through their political bodies and leadership, are now mandating and prioritizing sustainability for their communities. The measures being taken, and goals being met, take many forms to […]
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