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Roadbuilding
Elected officials recognize public works officials for contributions to infrastructure
Several state governors in the U.S. and Premiers in Canada last week recognized public works officials for their contributions to infrastructure. These elected officials made proclamations declaring the week as National Public Works Week (NPWW). Sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA), NPWW began in 1960 to raise awareness about how public works professionals […]
May 25, 2014
Roadbuilding
Henderson showcases brine-making ‘game changer’
Snow and ice control equipment manufacturer Henderson showcased to editors, including Better Roads, its BrineXtreme Pro, the latest addition to its line of professional brine making systems, at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Snow Show held May 4-7 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The BrineXtreme Pro enters the mid-range class […]
May 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
Ice, ice… snowplow
As anxious as I was for this winter to be over and get any ice out of sight, I didn’t mind seeing the ice in this cool sculpture that the North American Salt Company displayed again this year at the American Public Works Association Snow Show. I’ll take ice this way now that the weather […]
May 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
How one city used technology and training to cut its salt budget
West Des Moines, Iowa, has implemented new technology and boosted its training efforts throughout the past few years to radically reduce the amount of deicer materials required to achieve desired and expected levels of service through use of advanced spreader controls, automated vehicle location units and educational opportunities. To find out more about how West […]
May 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
It’s a Snow Celebration at the Horseshoe Casino
Although I’m betting most of us are happy to see the crazy winter weather have gone away (it snowed into mid-April in the Chicago area!), when you get winter maintenance folks and snowfighters together, you have to have a celebration – or should I call it a Snow-bration. (Alright, I know it was a bad […]
May 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
APWA announces Top 10 Public Works Leaders
The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced Thursday the winners of the 2014 Top Ten Public Works Leaders awards. The association presents the award, which began in 1960, to ten public works professionals who have displayed exceptional performance in discharging critical responsibilities in connection to the design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of major public works […]
May 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Essential Communication for Winter Emergency Preparedness
Should snow bosses interpret a 70-percent chance for snow after midnight to mean that crews should be on the road by midnight? Maybe – maybe not. Having conversations with your meteorologists – public or private – will help your department maximize safety to the travelling public while minimizing costs to your community. Other than the […]
April 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Case CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features Tier 4 Final engine withDOC-only CEGR system
Introduced at the 2013 American Public Works Association show, Case Construction’s new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features a first-in-class Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Compared to previous models, the CX75C SR offers a 5-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7-percent faster cycle time, a […]
December 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
APWA notes approval of WRRDA passage
[Correction: Misspellings of APWA President Ed Gottko’s last name have been corrected.] The American Public Works Association announced Thursday its approval of the House of Representatives passing a new water infrastructure bill, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). APWA called the passage “swift,” adding that it also commends the provisions included in the bill that streamline and […]
October 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
MAP-21: The good, the bad and the lessons learned
With reauthorization less than a year away, many agencies are thinking about ways lawmakers can improve the new federal bill. Four American Public Works Association (APWA) Transportation Committee members joined last month at the APWA Congress and Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, to lead a discussion about the good and bad of the Moving Ahead for […]
September 30, 2013
Construction Equipment
Case unveils CX75C SR mid-size excavator at APWA show
During the American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress and Exposition on Monday, Case unveiled its new CX75C SR mid-size excavator, according to a report from our sister site Better Roads. The excavator is the first in its class with a Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Better […]
August 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Henderson features BlackBelt Maxx truck body at APWA Expo
Henderson Products featured its BlackBelt Maxx truck body, capable of tackling an array of applications, at the American Public Works (APWA) Congress and Exposition this week. The truck body, introduced earlier this year, can perform jobs such anti-ice applications, deicing applications, pre-wet applications, salt slurry generation, material hauling and high-volume material conveying. Features include Load […]
August 27, 2013
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