Solar energy market predicted to triple by 2012
The U.S. Solar Energy Market, recently released by SBI, Specialists in Business Information, indicates that several factors favorable to the industry...
Work Truck Show: Avoid 'fleet creep', manage fuel costs with these strategies
Having a formal business plan, providing adequate training for fleet employees and taking advantage of cooperative purchasing agreements were just a few...
Privatization plan gains ground for leasing Chicagos Midway Airport
To advance Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's plan to privatize Midway Airport, a request for qualifications invites interested private-sector parties to submit...
Ohio's universities develop green collar workers for energy jobs
A report released by the American Solar Energy Society, funded by the Ohio Department of Development, predicts that 174,000 Ohioans could have jobs related...
GovPro.com poll respondents are thinking green
Another 15 percent answered when asked: Can government agencies really make an impact by purchasing green products? Only 3 percent answered not at all...
Research shows diversity management still a workplace challenge
However, less than one-third of those organizations have an official definition of workplace diversity or use a common language to guide companies in...
FBI's Next Generation Identification contract goes to Lockheed Martin
According to the agency, the contract will consist of a base year and the potential for up to nine option years. The FBI noted that the NGI System will...
Bluegrass State receives recognition for ConnectKentucky broadband initiative
For the past 12 years, the APT has presented the Hadden Award in honor of Dr. Susan Hadden, who dedicated her career toward advancing a national vision...
Work Truck Show: State and municipal fleet managers under a microscope
With elected officials, legislators, budget officers and governors aiming to maximize tax dollars and to become more accountable to their constituents,...
State and local spending increases on GSA Technology Schedule 70
The figures were released in a report issued by INPUT, a Reston, Va.-based provider of market research and public-sector procurement information. According...
Use of GPS tracking devices by law enforcement skyrockets
Law enforcement sales of GPS units in 2007 spiked 270 percent over 2006, according to the company, with more than 1,000 new GPS tracking units deployed...
Recycling rates rise for rechargeable batteries
Collection figures were released by the RBRC, a nonprofit public-service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones. According...
Grant program will award interactive play structures to communities
Playworld Systems, a Lewisburg, Pa.-based manufacturer of recreational equipment, will award grants for its action-packed NEOS play structures. Each NEOS...
Fire protection association sets new standard for carbon monoxide screening of firefighters
The new standard, 2008 NFPA 1584, establishes the routine use of Masimos Pulse CO-Oximetry to detect potential CO poisoning. It states that "any firefighter...
Universities form partnerships to streamline procurement processes
Results of e-commerce partnerships with the two universities were announced by CDW Government Inc. (CDW-G), based in Vernon Hills, Ill. Goals of the partnerships...
Construction and computer software are at the top of Ramsey Countys shopping list
Leading categories of nonconstruction spending for the county include: computer software, motor vehicles and telephone/emergency 911 system hardware....
Federal task force delivers deep discounts for data encryption products
Data-at-rest encryption products protect sensitive unclassified data on mobile computing devices and removable storage media. The Data At Rest Tiger Team...
FBI awards $100 million building project to Alex S. Palmer
According to the company, Palmer will be the owner/developer of the 216,322-gross-square-foot office building, with an expansion right up to 292,034 square...
Apply for a chance to receive free 'green' purchasing assistance
Jurisdictions invited to submit an application form include state or local government agencies, ranging from counties, cities and townships to intergovernmental...
Majestic makeover for Maryland landmark
The states Board of Public Works recently approved a nearly $8.4 million construction contract to cover the renovation. The State House Trust endorsed...
U. S. Air Force awards $3.3 million contract for tactical lighting
The commitment is for 80 BrightEye and 60 WatchDog visible and covert portable illumination systems, including spares and maintenance supplies. The 2008...
U.S. to offer RFID-equipped passport cards
The goal of the passport card is to serve as an alternative to the traditional passport and reduce the wait at land and sea border checkpoints. An electronic...
Energy partnership reduces electricity costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
To leverage their combined purchasing power and reduce energy costs, the city and county initiated a joint contract with Co-exprise Inc., a technology...
Ohio advises fleet managers to purchase compact cars
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in December directed state fleet managers to switch from the midsize Chevrolet Impala to the compact...
Survey says demand for landscape architecture services is high
The ASLA survey asked quarterly benchmarks on key statistics including billable hours, inquiries and hiring plans, with 319 firms responding. More than...
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