Public Works articles from October 2004

Public Works archives from October 2004

People engineering.(editorial viewpoint)
October 1, 2004... Research tells us that only about half of those in positions of authority in public works departments have a technical background. That percentage is lower than it would have been 25 years ago and reflects the overall change in the way we work...

Stopping the leak one drip at a time.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... In response to your June story on infrastructure maintenance (page 48), the suggestion that polyethylene pipe would be an effective long-term solution was right on target. Specifically in response to the water loss percentages you...

Sewer overflow enforcement challenged.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... Confronting the possibility of a string of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement actions against municipalities for sewer overflows, in August the House Appropriations Committee challenged the agency to demonstrate greater...

Bridge LRFD standards updated.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... Call it the LRFD revolution. At least 46 states have fully or partially implemented the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for bridges, or are working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to develop LRFD...

EPA may update wastewater regs.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to examine four industry sectors for possible new or updated wastewater controls. Under the EPA's 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, airport deicing operations and drinking water supply and treatment...

Enhanced security examined.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Don Young (R-Alaska) recently highlighted the committee's achievements in addressing transportation security and terrorism preparedness since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and...

Mayors outline '04 Metro Agenda.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... In the midst of the Presidential election season, the United States Conference of Mayors, led by conference president and Akron (OH) mayor Donald L. Plusquellic and Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, released the Mayors' '04 Metro Agenda outlining...

Grants help rail development.(washington report)
October 1, 2004... Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin will share $5.2 million to improve highway-rail grade crossings as part of a program to enhance safety and prepare federally designated corridors for future high-speed rail...

Ceremony celebrates completion of South Riverwalk.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Aribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently to mark the completion of a new river-front park along the Delaware River in Trenton, N.J. The $10 million project was designed by Vollmer Associates LLP and constructed by the New Jersey DOT (NJDOT)...

AWWA report underscores water's value.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Consumers often do not recognize the immense value of tap water, and that reality makes setting reasonable water rates difficult, according to a report published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The report, "Avoiding Rate Shock:...

Truck equipment handbook.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently released its revised Truck Equipment Handbook. The Handbook provides dealers and distributors with the technical and regulatory information needed to spec commercial vehicles for their...

Residents criticize street resurfacing method.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Collier County, Fla., officials tout it as a state-of-the-art resurfacing method that costs about half of what they pay to lay asphalt, reported the Naples Daily News. But residents who live in a neighborhood where the "micro-surfacing" product...

Rubber meets the road in repaving projects.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Rubberized asphalt--pavement made from recycled tires and known to reduce freeway noise--is quietly making its way onto Chandler streets years after Phoenix and Mesa started requiring the substance on all road resurfacing projects, reported the...

Technology analyzes bacteria.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Millions of dollars are spent each year to combat bacterial contamination of water supplies, recreational waters, and shellfisheries in the United States. Westford, Mass-based ENSR International and the University of Massachusetts/Boston...

PCA grants Concrete in Transit Award.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... The Portland Cement Association (PCA), Denver, Pa., awarded the Liberty International Airport Terminal C [Continental] Parking Garage the association's Concrete in Transit Award for 2004. The 3400-space parking garage, funded by the Port...

Tire dumps to hit road.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... New York Gov. George Pataki is expected to announce a plan to clean up about 29 million tires at 95 waste tire sites throughout the state, including the massive Mohawk Tire Storage Facility pile in southern Saratoga County that caught fire and...

Village of Lakewood plans for growth.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... At a recent Village board meeting, the Village of Lakewood, Crystal Lake, Ill., awarded a contract to consulting engineers Baxter & Woodman Inc. to provide design engineering services for the Phase I expansion of their wastewater treatment...

Meteorlogix partners with Hanley Wood, LLC.(engineering notes)
October 1, 2004... Minneapolis-based Meteorlogix, DTN's commercial weather services brand, has formed a partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC, the leading business-to-business media company serving the construction industry, and the publisher of PUBLIC WORKS. ...

The WateReuse Foundation has commissioned a Malcolm Pirnieled team to develop a working Internet database of U.S. water reuse facilities and programs.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The WateReuse Foundation has commissioned a Malcolm Pirnieled team to develop a working Internet database of U.S. water reuse facilities and programs. The primary object of the "National Database of Water Reuse Facilities" is to provide a...

Bentley Systems, Exton, Pa., is granting Haestad Methods, Waterbury, Conn. software valued at $5 million to colleges and universities with degree programs in civil and environmental engineering.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... Bentley Systems, Exton, Pa., is granting Haestad Methods, Waterbury, Conn. software valued at $5 million to colleges and universities with degree programs in civil and environmental engineering. The Haestad Methods water resources product line...

The Interim Director of the Iowa State Water Resources Institute received the 2004 Hancor Soil and Water Engineering Award.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The Interim Director of the Iowa State Water Resources Institute received the 2004 Hancor Soil and Water Engineering Award at the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) international meeting. Stewart Melvin, P.E., ASAE Fellow, who is...

The wood products industry and the U.S. Forest Service have renewed their sponsorship of a national awards competition for timber bridges.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The wood products industry and the U.S. Forest Service have renewed their sponsorship of a national awards competition for timber bridges. This is the fourth timber bridge contest sponsored by the American Institute of Timber Construction,...

Texas District of the Institute of Transportation Engineers.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The Texas District of the Institute of Transportation Engineers has named Elizabeth Ramirez, P.E., its 2004 Transportation Engineer of the Year. Ramirez manages transportation systems for the Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department....

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority of Greenville, S.C., is among the winners of its 2004 awards for Excellence in Government Finance....

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... The Louisville, Ky., district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded URS Corp., San Francisco, a five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide environmental services within the Great Lakes and Ohio River...

Maser Consulting P.A.(worth telling)
October 1, 2004... Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank. N.J., has appointed Peter M. Termine, P.E., New York regional manager for water and wastewater services in the West Nyack, N.Y., office. Termine has more than 45 years of civil engineering experience with...

NPDES requirements fulfilled: history meets modern technology at a new wastewater treatment plant.(WASTEWATER TREATMENT)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... With its vantage point overlooking Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, Sullivan's Island, S.C., has served as a base for military lookouts for nearly 300 years. Fort Moultrie, originally built during the Revolutionary War, is a leading...

Capital improvement: a Washington, D.C., urban planner discovers that there are many bumps and curves to be handled when dealing with neighborhood revitalization.(STREET REHABILITATION)
October 1, 2004... It was my second morning on the job as the transportation planner for Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and the meeting was not going well. Merchants were out in force, complaining about parking restrictions and lost business. Representatives...

Evaluating public-private partnerships: wastewater treatment plant operators have a lot to consider when partnering with a private firm.(PRIVATIZATION)
October 1, 2004... Faced with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and mounting fiscal pressures, a growing number of municipalities of all sizes are entering into partnerships with private companies to lessen the burden of having to oversee the...

Minding your CMOM: a key objective of CMOM is to ensure that agencies responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of sanitary sewer systems have what they need.(WASTEWATER COLLECTION)
October 1, 2004... Just as it's never too early for a child to listen to his mother's advice, most regulators and utility managers would concur that it's not too early for wastewater collection agencies to start minding their CMOMs--the sooner, the better. ...

Preventing sewer corrosion: precasters take biology lessons to increase the life of concrete sewer systems.(PIPELINES)
October 1, 2004... About 40% of the more than 20,000 wastewater systems in the United States are concrete. Corrosion severely compromises the structural integrity of these concrete components, costing millions in repairs. Six decades after C.D. Parker...

Operating efficiently with SOPs: documenting your department's standard operating procedures can make you more efficient and prepared for change.(ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT)
October 1, 2004... Over the next decade, many of the nation's public works departments will experience the retirement of a substantial part of the generation of employees who started their careers in the 1970s and '80s. These employees represent a...

Is vapor intrusion threatening your site? A systematic approach will help you evaluate whether mitigation efforts are needed.(AIR POLLUTION)
October 1, 2004... According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than 374,000 sites nationwide may need to demonstrate to regulatory agencies that vapor intrusion does not pose a significant risk to human health. Common sites include dry cleaners,...

What's happening at WEFTEC: take a peek into one of the world's largest water-quality shows.(SHOW PREVIEW)
October 1, 2004... More than 16,000 water professionals are meeting down on the bayou for the largest water quality show in North America. The 2004 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC.04) takes place Oct. 2-6 in New Orleans....

Budgeting for snowfall removal costs.(pw update: weather)
October 1, 2004... The genesis of the weather risk management industry occurred in 1997 and has since grown to a global business that transfers more than $4.5 billion of notional value annually. Initially developed in and used by companies in the energy industry...

Sacramento County restores sewer service.(PRODUCTS SOLVING PROBLEMS)
October 1, 2004... Located 75 miles south of San Francisco, in the Sacramento River Delta, Locke, Calif., is the only remaining authentic Chinese village in the United States. Locke was founded in 1915 after a fire broke out in the Chinese section of nearby...

Lafarge launches asphalt product line.(PRODUCT NOTES)
October 1, 2004... Lafarge North America Inc., a Herndon, Va.-based supplier of construction materials, has launched the DuraPave series of high-performance asphalt products. DuraPave products are engineered to provide a high level of resistance to permanent...

Kenworth ranks high in customer satisfaction.(PRODUCT NOTES)
October 1, 2004... Kenworth Truck Co., Kirkland, Wash., has achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among vocational segment Class 8 truck owners, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study. For...

Lightweight centrifugal pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The CP-30H centrifugal pump has a maximum head of 115 feet and a flow rate of 264 gallons per minute. At 59 pounds, the lightweight pump features an overhead valve engine for peak performance and minimal fuel consumption. The cast iron...

Wastewater pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The 7100 series wastewater pump allows for three lines to meet at the same point. The discharge size ranges from 4 to 54 inches and has flow rates of up to 140,000 gallons per minute. It can pass up to 10-inch solids. With one piece casing and...

Electric trash pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The electric submersible US75A trash pump has horizontal and vertical discharge capabilities. The pump has a 3-inch output, a maximum head of 60 feet, and a flow rate of 5700 gallons per hour. It has a low amperage draw and the 1-hp engine can...

Hydraulic submersible pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The 120HST hydraulic submersible pump has an end that can be placed in the pumping source, eliminating the need for suction lift. Made of cast iron and steel, the pump is 12 inches in size and has a capacity of 7200 gallons per minute. With a...

Wellpoint pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The WP200-275 is an 8-inch wellpoint pump model that can process up to 275 cubic feet of air per minute. Capable of handling solids with a 2-inch diameter, the pump has a flow rate of 1950 gallons per minute and has a 160 foot total discharge...

Chemical-resistant horizontal pump.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The Series HA horizontal pumps provide flow rates of 650 gallons per minute and features non-metallic solution contact that is able to resist aggressive chemicals. The pumps are available as closed- or long-coupled, with 50- or 60-Hz motors,...

Concrete and steel sealant.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... VE 9300, a vinyl ester-based glass flake system, and Iraseal 200, a polyurea spray elastomer, combine to protect metal-walled and concrete-floored thickener tanks, providing a flexible joint between concrete and steel interfaces. The...

Stump and log shear attachment.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The Megabyte excavator attachment is ideal for breaking down stumps and oversized logs. It splits stumps that are still in the ground and pulls them out, eliminating the need for digging around the stump. With a closed width of 87 inches, the...

Blast mitigation device.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The Waterwall self-inflating blast mitigation tool protects personnel and property from explosives from vehicles and provides safe disposal of unexploded ordinance. Made from either polyvinyl chloride or neoprene-coated internally reinforced...

Multi-use asphalt system.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The DuraPave series is a high-performance asphalt system for improving asphalt paves. The products increase the resistance levels to permanent deformation, enhance durability and flexibility, and improve fatigue resistance. The series has a...

Heat and thaw the ground.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The E1100 ground heater--geared toward small construction contractors and builders--offers easier maintenance and more convenience features than the company's previous unit with similar capacity. A three-way valve replaces separate fill and...

Field software system.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... Version 1.1 of the company's SCS900 Site Controller System is a field software solution for contractors performing site measurements, stakeout, monitoring, and quantification of grading, earthmoving, and surface finishing operations. It gives...

Floodlights for multiple uses.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The Night Scan Illuminator offers a wide range of high-performance floodlight options in an economical model. It features maintenance-free internal wiring for a clean appearance, long-lasting anodized finish, internal or external mounting...

Trenching tool.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The RT650 hydrostatic trencher/plow gives contractors the maneuverability of a riding trencher with the cutting power necessary to penetrate tough surfaces. The operator station rotates 90 degrees, enabling the operator to select from five...

Shotcrete for ground support.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... Specshot is a pre-blended, high-early-strength, cement-based shotcrete designed for use in either wet or dry process ground-support applications. The product can be used for rock stabilization, structural linings, soil nailing, shoring, slope...

Vibratory soil compaction.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... SV505 Series vibratory soil compactors are designed to reduce costs while handling a wide range of compaction jobs. Two versions are available: The SV505D has a smooth drum, making it suitable for rock fill, granular soils, and semi-cohesive...

Trench rollers.(FEATURING: PUMPS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER)
October 1, 2004... The RT 56-SC and RT 82-SC trench rollers offer a smart control system and engine control module that make them easy to operate and maintain. A dual-joystick control box makes steering simple: one joystick controls right/left movement, the other...

instALERT Rapid Messenger[TM].(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The instALERT RAPID MESSENGER[TM], the first ultra-portable variable message sign, weighs just over 40 lbs. Unfold from 3" X 28" X 30" to a 2.3' X 5' full matrix display. Communicate in just minutes using pre-programmed or customize instant...

Storm drain markers.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Almetek is pleased to introduce the only storm drain markers with a 30-year warranty. Our embossed stainless steel and brass discs come with a 30-year legibility warranty and are virtually indestructible. Almetek supplies a wide variety of...

Water/Gas Valve Riser.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... American Highway Products Ltd. Water/Gas Valve Compression Riser is used to reduce cost and stream line the adjusting of utilities to the new grade when paving a road. It's unique Compression Design ensures a pressed in bearing fit when...

Polyethylene for directional drilling.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Polyethylene for directional drilling and other tough pressure pipe applications just got better with the North American introduction of PE100 material classifications. TOTAL PETROCHEMICAL's newest U.S.-produced PE100 pipe resin, Finathene?...

Stormwater treatment systems.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The BaySaver[R] separation system makes meeting stormwater treatment regulations convenient and cost effective. BaySaver[R] is installed under impervious areas making it an excellent choice for retrofit projects. BaySaver[R] collects and stores...

Model 8611 blizzard power plow snowplow.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Engineered for trucks up to 19,000 GVWR, the 8611 can expand its moldboard from a compact 8'-6" to a massive 11'-3" wide position or into a 9'-10" scoop position--all at the touch of a switch! Independent and hydraulically operated wings will...

Liquid-applied liners.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... With these liquid-applied lines, "problems in tanks and ground storage vessels are a thing of the past. Nothing extends the life of you water-works structures better." Designed for direct contact with potable water, the system is a...

Permanent Curb marker.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The das Curb marker[R] can be permanently applied to curbs (top or face), sidewalks, or almost any flat surface. Mark valves, manholes, meters, stormwater inlets (Phase II NPDES), confined space entry, etc. Easy to install. Easy to locate....

Quality pipe hangers & supports.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Falcon Metal Corporation is celebrating 25 years as an exemplary supplier of quality pipe hangers and supports. Our specialty is stainless steel, stocking a variety of products for same day shipping from service centers in N.C. and Ohio. We...

Crosswind Fury sweeper.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Elgin's new Crosswind Fury sweeper unites regenerative air technology with a compact body, setting a new standard for municipalities that want powerful cleaning without needing a full-size sweeper. The Fury offers the same efficient cleaning...

Trident PT-186.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Trident is a Pan and Tilt color mini cam. It is only 1.86" in diameter X 5" long yet offers full pan. Tilt and focus. The camera features a continuous bi-directional 360 degree pan that can rotate automatically with a slide switch or...

Godwin Dri-Prime Backup System for lift stations.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Godwin Dri-Prime Backup System serves as a contingency plan that provides independently powered pumping in one source for emergencies including primary power, switch gear, and sewage pump failures or repairs. The Dri-Prime Backup System...

Gravelpave2 System.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Chicago Department of Environment and the city Department of Transportation rebuilt an asphalt alley using a permeable system. The new alley has eliminated formerly chronic flooding without using the sewer system and reduced the heat island...

SuperStapler TA238/18-6.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... MAX USA CORP. the North American distribution arm of MAX Co. Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of pneumatic tools in the world, announces the availability of their new 1/4" crown SuperStapler the TA238/18-6. The TA238/18-6 incorporates...

Acoustical CMUs.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Build noise control 'right into the structure' with Soundblox[R] acoustical concrete masonry units (ACMUs). Soundblox reduce noise levels and prevent sound transmission far better than standard CMUs. Appropriate for indoor and outdoor use,...

Pipe hangers.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... These easily installed adjustable clamping pipe brackets are made of non-corrosive 11 gauge 304 stainless. They securely attach pipes to manhole walls and other surfaces with no protruding hardware and are fully adjustable to fit irregular...

RPM-227.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... R.P.M. Tech is a worldwide leader in designing, manufacturing and distributing industrial snow removal equipment. Our latest model, the RPM-227, is a 2 stage twin auger type self-contained heavy-duty snowblower utilizing a 350 hp Diesel Tier 2...

Water-filled barricade recycle your old pool!(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... We fix old pools, gutter and decks as well as provide a full range of pool and deck equipment. Product offers include: RenoSys PVC Pool Shell, RecDeck Recreational PVC Flooring, SoftSide Safety Padding, ToughDeck PVC Flooring, FuturaPool...

Rear backing detection.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Rostra offers RearSentry[TM] rear obstacle sensing system for municipal vehicles and equipment. Microwave radar technology, providing both visual and audible warnings to drivers, alerts when obstacles or dangers are within 12' behind the...

Sauereisen SewerGard.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Sauereisen SewerGard Protects Wastewater Infrastructure Sauereisen continues to innovate with materials for the municipal wastewater industry. Today, Sauereisen's SewerGard Series is a leading choice among polymer linings to resist chemical...

External seals.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Made from high quality EPDM rubber, INFI-SHIELD[R] external seal prevents Inflow and Infiltration in manholes or catch basins. Having excellent adhesion properties, INFI-SHIELD[R] is bonded with non-hardening butyl mastic. Being one continuous...

Air Scouring[TM].(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Air Scouring[TM], the patented water main cleaning method, provides cleaner water and extended water main life. Clean, compressed air alternated with slugs of water are injected into the line, removing sediment and mineral scale. Flow capacity...

Leaf Loader.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Trackless Leaf Loader is the most advanced and efficient leaf loading machine on the market today. Advantages include: faster pick up, mulching capabilities, fewer loads to landfill, heavier truck loads, less traffic congestion, and reduced...

Unimog for all seasons.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: PRODUCTS FOR PROS)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Unimog U500 is a versatile Class 6 & 7 work vehicle known for its power, versatility and road performance. This truck can do the job faster and better, replacing three or more single-purpose vehicles. The Unimog tackles summer- and...

EPA proposal will protect purchasers of brownfields.(legal aspects)
October 1, 2004... A brownfield property can be seen as an eyesore and waste of land to some residents in communities with these properties. However, with assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment, these contaminated properties have the ability to create jobs,...