Inside the January 2008 Issue

January 2008 Cover

Features

Expo Preview: Without Prejudice

The chart-topping band Big & Rich brings a unique brand of country music to the Saturday Evening Jam at the 2008 Expo.

Water: WATER: It Is the System

Waterford Township (Mich.) uses a fully integrated GIS as the backbone for managing its water system and virtually all public works functions.

Better Mousetraps: Up to Grade

Adjustable manhole risers enable a Missouri utility to streamline its paving operation.

Storm: STORM: On Patrol

Milwaukee County’s fleet of vacuum trucks helps keep a large storm drain system flowing freely through all kinds of weather.

Cover Story: SEWER: In the Family

A northern Wisconsin city improves pipe inspection efficiency and reduces cost by moving away from contractors and taking the capability in-house.

Technology Test Drive: Made for Flexibility

POSM software from RS Technical Services supports inspections for many types of infrastructure and allows extensive user customization.

Special Feature: Due Diligence

A CCTV inspection van is a major investment. Before choosing equipment, weigh all the costs and consider all the variables in light of your program goals.

Columns

From the Editor: Your Greatest Allies

Service vehicles determine to a great extent how much you can accomplish, and how well. Be sure to treat them like the valuable assets they are.

Training and Education: Training and Educational Opportunities Available

Several states and organizations are offering upcoming learning opportunities.

Industry News: News From the Industry

ADS LLC Acquires Condor Solutions; MyTana Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Rocky Mountain Team Places 1st at Operations Challenge; and Envirosight, Vivax Form Alliance.

Association News: News From Industry-Related Associations

Sustainable Water Sources Conference; Urban Water Management.

The Human Side: Looking Younger

The City of Tempe finds success in recruiting younger workers to help fill the void being left by a stream of early retirements.

Product Spotlight: Laser Beam Marks the Spot of Non-Metallic Pipes

Even with the advent of sophisticated technology, locating PVC pipes and other non-metallic objects remains a vexing problem.

Calendar: Calendar of Industry Events

Learn about upcoming conferences, expos, exhibitions and seminars.

NASSCO Corner: A Sound Resolution

Membership in NASSCO can help you live up to your business pledges, increase awareness, reduce expense, and grow your company.

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