Effecting change in government is extremely difficult…and often very slow. But, a number of government entities have embraced an innovative program that is truly a catalyst for change. The program – Six Sigma – had its roots in the private sector and its implementation resulted in streamlining business processes, identifying problematic issues and finding ways […]
Public officials throughout the country are working hard to save the environment. There are many federal mandates, but a number of states have even more rigid laws related to sustainability. Air quality, waste disposal, alternative energy, water resources and green building practices – these are but a few of the areas where government leaders work […]
New P3 trend involves restaurants, food service vendors, universities, school districts Sweeping national trends rarely originate in public school cafeterias or college dining halls. But, at least one did! On campuses nationwide, student lunches in noisy dining areas are becoming a thing of the past. Food trucks are now the new rage. Campuses that offer […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is taking a new approach on how it will deliver projects throughout the state for roads and bridges, rail, aviation, ports and other means of transportation. The state’s transportation agency is seeking unsolicited proposals from the private sector for innovative ways to address transportation needs on PennDOT-owned projects and […]
Throughout the U.S., cities, counties and water districts are grappling with an overwhelming issue – leaky pipes that are responsible for massive water losses. It’s a huge problem, and one that is not easily solved. The nation’s water infrastructure is so old that in many regions, pipelines and distribution systems have simply reached the end […]
The city of New Orleans has certainly suffered through its share of heartache – and heartbreak – since being decimated after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Parts of the city became a virtual wasteland as homes, businesses, public health and safety facilities, parks and infrastructure suffered billions of dollars in damages, some irreparable. The economy tanked. But, […]
Over the next decade, $11 billion in capital expenditures is expected to be spent nationwide on municipal wastewater reuse projects. Because many communities are struggling to support growing populations with limited water resources, water reuse is becoming a viable option to help stretch water supplies. Some areas of the country have suffered devastating drought conditions, […]