Utilities: Page 61

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    Rotary cutter simplifies mowing hard-to-reach terrain

    The Land Pride DB2660 Ditch Bank rotary cutter efficiently mows ditch banks, pond dams and other hard-to-reach inclines.

    March 13, 2016
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    Boston tracks snowplows with GIS-based SnowCOP to keep roads clear

    Boston’s public works department uses a dashboard-based GIS system to coordinate snow crews and machinery.

    By Derek Prall • Feb. 1, 2016
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    Use this mini track loader in cramped spaces

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The Bobcat...

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 13, 2016
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    Lightweight steam covers are replacing metal units on Florida campus (with related video)

    The University of Florida in Gainesville has decided to replace all metal steam covers across its campus with Fibrelite composite units.

    Nov. 10, 2015
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    Expo in the City: Urban Convention Centers Heat Up

    Why central city locations generate better returns and how to control inherent costs.

    By Scott Sumners • Oct. 28, 2015
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    Compact track loader features non-DPF diesel engine

    Bobcat has introduced the T740 compact track loader. It is a large, powerful machine that works well in construction, landscaping, parks and recreation, buildings and grounds and other municipal applications.

    Oct. 19, 2015
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    Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

    Technological advances have helped and hurt driving habits. Attorney Steve Heisler offers the good, the bad and the safe concerning automotive technology.

    Oct. 7, 2015
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    Government buildings require layers of security

    John Mosebar of Aiphone discusses security measures for government buildings.

    By John Mosebar • Sept. 30, 2015
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    Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)

    Daneen Kiger, Vice-President, Global Marketing at St. Paul, Minn.-based Ergotron offers some insight on the GPN-American City & County poll on standing desks. Kiger discusses the health benefits of standing desks.

    Sept. 25, 2015
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    Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)

    Several features of the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) help keep hard-working police dogs comfortable. The unit’s roomy interior and advanced climate control system are suited for K-9 units.

    Aug. 31, 2015
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    Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)

    Superior Concrete Products’ (SCP) solid barrier and fence panels have been strengthened. They protect vulnerable equipment, infrastructure projects and personnel from sniper bullets.

    Aug. 20, 2015
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    Residual Value Report now available for heavy equipment

    Penton's EquipmentWatch, a provider of data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry, has published its first Heavy Equipment Residual Value Report.

    Aug. 13, 2015
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    Governments are steady buyers of lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance products

    Governments are increasing their spending on lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance equipment and supplies, say market researchers at the Freedonia Group, Onvia and Penton's Govalytics.

    July 17, 2015
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    Versatile pipe to be displayed at construction conference (with related video)

    Hobas pipe is used for new construction and rehab in a variety of installations.

    July 16, 2015
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    All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers

    The new climate-controlled cab is for the Groundsmaster 4010-D, 4110-D and 5910-D wide-area rotary mowers from Toro.

    June 30, 2015
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    Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)

    The Minneapolis Fire Department has taken delivery on a Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot aerial tiller apparatus. The unit goes into service sometime early this month.

    By Michael Keating • June 2, 2015
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    Governments specify precast concrete in construction projects

    Governments are major users of precast concrete forms in infrastructure building and maintenance. Researchers from the Freedonia Group predict that the value of U.S. demand for these products will grow from $1.76 billion in 2013 to $2.01 billion in 2018 to $2.26 billion in 2023.

    By Michael Keating • April 15, 2015
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    Diesel engine available for heavy-duty lift trucks

    UniCarriers Americas Corp. now offers a GCT ZD30 Tier 4 diesel engine in its G04 series lift trucks.

    By Michael Keating • April 13, 2015
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    Kansas correctional facility will feature precast cells (with related video)

    A 75,000-square-foot addition and renovation at the Reno County Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kan., includes precast concrete cell modules that were delivered to the site. The $29 million project is scheduled for completion this coming June.

    April 6, 2015
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    Jacobsen launches heavy-duty utility vehicle (with related video)

    The new Jacobsen Truckster XD heavy-duty utility vehicle has been introduced. It serves as a replacement for the Cushman Turf-Truckster.

    By Michael Keating • March 11, 2015
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    Sustainable America: West Coast cities leading the way with recycling

    Anne Stanley, an environmentalist and blogger, explains why the west coast has been so successful in going green.

    March 4, 2015
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    Electronic spreader control delivers salt savings

    Salt spreader controls help Lowell, Mass., save.

    By Derek Prall • Feb. 23, 2015
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    Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related vi

    Kronos has added a grant and project tracking solution to its Workforce Central workforce management suite.

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 30, 2015
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    Redundant pump controls protect Port Miami Tunnel

    To keep traffic flowing in the new Port Miami Tunnel, operators rely on a series of pumps and sensors to fight off floodwaters.

    By Derek Prall • Dec. 29, 2014
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    Building Bridges

    When is a bridge not a bridge? Perhaps when it connects more than just two pieces of land. The Lincoln Bridge connects people to ideas. It connects Nebraskans today to Nebraskans who’ve gone before. It connects those who fly above to those who walk below.

    By Erin Greer • Nov. 21, 2014