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Hope for the future: John Franklin doesn't have a college degree, but his five decades of construction experience are priceless.(Headworks Editorial)
August 1, 2006... Whatever it's paying him, New Jersey's Lakewood Township is getting more than its money's worth from public works director John Franklin.
At age 65, after serving 10 consecutive terms on the township's governing board and five years as mayor, Franklin was hired to reorganize its...
Asphalt U in session.(Up Front)
August 1, 2006... Your crews can get asphalt paving training online, thanks to an Internet-based program just launched by the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Created in conjunction with Pavia Systems, the 30-to-60-minute courses incorporate video, animation, and intuitive online navigation. Visit...
Help for small water systems.(Up Front)
August 1, 2006... To help small drinking water systems provide safe and affordable drinking water, the U.S. EPA has released "Point-of-Use or Point-of-Entry Treatment Options for Small Drinking Water Systems." The manual introduces treatment devices that can be installed at a consumer's tap or on the water...
Landfill construction triggers debate.(OPERATIONS)
August 1, 2006... Despite protest from residents and town employees, Holly Springs, N.C., will be home to a new landfill, the first in the state since 2004.
Wake County commissioners voted 5-2 on June 5 in favor of the South Wake Landfill, which will be built and managed by Raleigh-based Waste Industries...
Another use for skidsteers.(Up Front)
August 1, 2006... More cities are using skidsteer equipment to remove snow. "Skid Steer Loaders in the Snow and Ice Industry," a video recently released from the Snow and Ice Management Association, can serve as the basis for training your snow removal crew to use these versatile machines during snowstorms....