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So where’s the upside?

More respondents to our annual survey of wages and benefits are experiencing more pay and pension cuts, furloughs, and reduced benefits than ever. Find out why the public sector is down but definitely not out. More

Ready for inspection

A deep-tunnel force main under a New Jersey river replaces aging pipes with a state-of-the-art sewer line. More

Got enough salt?

The Hi-Arch Gambrel™ is a complete, permanent, economical building designed specifically for salt and sand storage. 30' clearance allows inside dumping. Reinforced walls stand up to loaders; total design includes 30-year roof, walls and foundations. Optional lean-to protects valuable equipment. Many sizes and features to fit your needs and budget.

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Fun with fats

You can influence behavior by personalizing the damage that cooking residues cause. Here’s how one Georgia county did it successfully. More

Across the pond

Designed for tight, urban environments and high fuel prices, the Ford Transit Connect – which is already popular in Europe – might be the ideal utility vehicle for our time. Find out why. More

Tweets and sanitation

Public officials are using Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites to get the message out about public works. More

Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with GIS

An ESRI Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) provides your government team with the GIS software you need to better manage infrastructure projects from start to finish. The agreement puts ArcGIS technology in all departments and helps you deliver geospatial information to all levels of management. Streamline your purchasing process and increase your operational efficiency with an ESRI ELA. Click here for more information.

Products: Editors’ Pick

Pipe & pipe-related products

Check out the latest product listings. More

Road to Recovery one-stop shop

Updated throughout the day, our Road to Recovery page has all the details you need on the $150 billion allocated for public infrastructure. More

Has your department recently awarded a contract?

We’ll post it on our “Contract awards” page at www.pwmag.com. It’s easy: Just e-mail a press release indicating what the project is and what firm was selected to vsicaras@hanleywood.com.

ECO SOUND BARRIER – THE SMART ALTERNATIVE TO PRECAST BARRIERS

Welcome to the future of sound barriers. Eco Sound Barrier by CENTRIA is an innovative composite sound barrier that provides an affordable, environmentally friendly alternative to precast concrete. It comes in standard panel lengths but can be customized, making it the right sound-management choice for highways and residential communities. Visit www.ecosoundbarrier.com to learn more.

Pencil it in

The profession’s most comprehensive list of trade shows, seminars, and training opportunities. More

Plugged in to the profession

Check out our comprehensive list of industry associations. More

Public Works jobs

Check out the latest jobs from the career Web site brought to you by the publishers of PUBLIC WORKS magazine. More

Helac Featured Video

Helac currently offers two Construction Attachments used to improve the productivity of backhoes and excavators. In this video PowerTilt and PowerGrip are being used for demolition, land clearing, grading and excavating, erosion control, underground utilities, specialty applications and landscaping. PowerTilt can increase the productivity and versatility of your backhoe or excavator by simply tilting any bucket or attachment up to 180 degrees instead of moving the entire machine. PowerGrip is a versatile, durable tool used as a trenching, grading or clamshell bucket or for gripping and loading.
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