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Highlights Magazine
 The Evolution of America's Workforce
(Spring 2008)
This issue of PBS&J Highlights tackles a topic of interest for employers across the nation—how to attract and motivate top-notch employees. In “The Evolution of America’s Workforce,” we look at how generational differences can come together to forge a successful workplace. Other articles include: “Finders and Keepers: Recruiting and Retention;” “Diversity Workplace Best Practices;” “Mentoring: an Age-old Practice Thrives in the New Workplace;” and “Working for the Greater Good.”
Fixing America’s Infrastructure: At What Co$t?
(Winter 2008)
Most of us don’t think about infrastructure, yet it impacts all of us in many ways. This issue of PBS&J Highlights brings the nation’s infrastructure front and center, starting with an article entitled “Fixing America’s Infrastructure: At What Cost?”—a look at the decline of America’s infrastructure and innovative ways to avert funding shortfalls for necessary improvements. Other articles include: “A Material Problem,” Public-Private Risk Sharing—Searching for a Win-Win,” “A View from the Top,” and “Bridging the Gap.”
Shoring Up Our Levees (Summer 2007)
With disaster preparedness and recovery still a critical interest, this PBS&J Highlights focuses on risk and emergency management. Beginning with an examination of the country’s levee systems, we travel to Louisiana and Mississippi to check on post-Katrina recovery efforts, and go to the Big Apple to learn how transit officials are planning for storm evacuations. Additional articles include a discussion of actions being taken now to protect Atlanta’s water and wastewater systems from terrorist attacks.
what's next...NOW? (Spring 2007)
This issue of PBS&J Highlights is a celebration of new ideas—some are small improvements; others show a major realignment of thinking. These innovative approaches, practices, and tools are all “stars” in their own right. The magazine begins with a discussion of what prompts innovation in the article, “What’s Next…NOW?”, followed by myriad examples of PBS&J innovations, from creative project funding to “third-eye” technologies.
Building the Better City (Fall 2006)
Successful cities are responding to changing demographics, lifestyles, and economic drivers with strategies that capitalize on their existing strengths, yet maintain a clear vision of what they want to be. This time PBS&J Highlights focuses on “building a better city,” with articles including: “The City Is Back...And Better than Ever,” “Waterfront Revivals,” “A Catalyst for Redevelopment,” and “Disaster as a Springboard for Opportunity.” Also, noted author William Fulton shares his perspective on urban revitalization in Expert’s View.
The Emerging Face of Management Solutions (Summer 2006)
“Solutions in a box” was the promise technology offered managers. Time has shown, however, that technology adds value only when the enterprise is first analyzed and understood. Articles in this issue of PBS&J Highlights address the “human face” that fronts the management solutions technology can provide: “Technology Plus,” “New Tools of the Trade,” and “A Recipe for Success.” Also, in Expert’s View, two market sector representatives share thoughts on a hot topic: “Public-Private Partnerships, Help or Hype?”
Airports With Staying Power (Winter 2006)
With the number of flights at airports trending upwards, are these facilities up to the challenges ahead? PBS&J Highlights looks at airports that are tackling complex issues head-on. Articles include: “Sustainability Takes Off in Airport Planning and Design,” “The Sky Has Financial Limits,” “Preparing for a Giant,” and “A Flight Path for Local Economic Development.” In “Expert’s View,” Tampa International Airport Executive Director Louis E. Miller answers questions about Benchmarking for Success.
Evolution of the Land Ethic (Summer 2005)
Today we know more than ever about how human activities affect Earth’s life support systems—and the importance of maintaining natural ecosystems. Focused on ecosystem restoration and management, this PBS&J Highlights includes articles on the “Evolution of the Land Ethic,” “The Quest for Clean Water,” and “Gaining Ground in the Bayou.” Also, Storm Cunningham, author and executive director of the nonprofit Revitalization Institute, provides an enlightening economic perspective on restoration programs.
America's Military: A Force in Motion (Spring 2005)
Fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and sustainability—these goals are essential in light of the foreign, domestic, and budget challenges facing today’s Department of Defense. Highlights articles discuss “America’s Military: A Force in Motion,” “Future First Planning,” and “A Milestone for the Everglades Restoration Plan.” Also, Lieutenant General Carl Strock, P.E., addresses the evolving role and priorities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in “Expert’s View.”
Driving Mobility: The Tolls Alternative (Winter 2005)
The spotlight is on the toll road industry in this issue, including articles on "A Fresh Look At Tolls," "HOT Lanes, A Strategy with Sizzle," and "Open Road Tolling- Keeping Traffic on the Move." Patrick Jones, executive director of IBTTA weighs in on whether there will ever be a "one-size-fits-all" electronic tolls collection system that meets the needs of differing toll facilities throughout the U.S.
Emergency Management (Fall 2004)
Particularly relevant in light of current security and disaster preparedness needs, this issue of PBS&J Highlights covers such topics as today’s all-hazards approach to emergency management, disaster mitigation, and keeping control of debris. “Staying Out of Harm’s Way” discusses what PBS&J clients are doing in the areas of evacuation and shelter preparedness.
Construction Management (Spring 2004) (Download size: 2.0 MB)
PBS&J Highlights goes into the field to create a portrait of the professional construction manager today. Included in this issue are articles on “Defining Construction Management,” “Building in an Urban Environment,” “Reclaiming the Past,” and “Adding Value Through Techology.” CMAA President Christine Keville offers her perspective of the industry as both a business leader and industry representative.
Rising Waters (Winter 2003) (Download size: 1.3 MB)
Articles discuss ways that government at all levels is reducing the impacts of flooding, how two Texas projects are improving flood-control capacity in more aesthetically pleasing ways, the basics of financing stormwater utilities, new-generation tools and services for addressing floodplain management, innovations in stormwater quality management, and an interview with the director of the University of Central Florida’s Stormwater Management Academy.
Dynamic
Growth, Responding to the Needs of an Expanding Population
(Summer 2003) (Download size: 2.2 MB)
Highlights focuses on the topic of population growth and its impacts on mobility and water supply. Articles look at what four of the fastest-growing states are doing to meet their transportation needs, the role of mass transit in today’s and tomorrow’s mobility solutions, what communities and regional authorities are doing to address tomorrow’s water supply needs, and an expert’s national perspective on water supply issues.
Program Management (Spring 2003) (Download size: 1.1 MB)
PBS&J clients from federal, state, and local agencies
talk about why they chose outsourcing and what works for them.
Other subjects covered are how one state is protecting valuable
cultural resources and promoting heritage tourism, the benefits
of a penny tax for two counties, and turning basic program
management techniques into powerful, proactive management
tools with 21st-century technology.
Homeland Security: We’re In This Together! (Winter 2002)
(Download size: 932 KB)
Topics include lessons learned from the U.S. military, information
management tools that support homeland security, and the variety
of ways PBS&J’s clients are responding to the call
to protect their infrastructure.
Water is Life (Summer 2002) (Download size: 1.2 MB)
Topics include creative approaches to meeting local and regional
drinking water supply needs, how two cities have found ways
to make alternative water supply sources affordable and acceptable
to the public, and how well today’s stormwater management
practices are working.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), The Vision Emerges (Spring 2002) (Download size: 1.1 MB)
Topics include the deployment of ITS in the U.S.,
how one alliance is providing insight into addressing organizational
issues related to ITS deployment, how dialing 511 is helping
to getting vital information into the hands of travelers,
and building a smart telecommunications system for ITS.
Education (Winter 2001) (Download size: 968 KB)
The superintendents of two of America’s fastest growing
public school districts discuss the challenges they have faced.
Also included are articles highlighting how public agencies
are incorporating learning opportunities with recreation and
entertainment facilities and how consolidating and focusing
the research efforts of a state’s university system
is helping address critical waste management issues.
That’s Entertainment! (Summer 2001) (Download size: 1.4 MB)
Subjects cover what it takes to serve the engineering needs
of themed attractions, addressing the varied – and challenging
– requirements of unique golf courses, the complexity
of creating life support systems for aquarium attractions,
restoring historic Marineland, and a look at three hotels
that have become attractions in their own right.
Federal Program (Spring 2001) (Download size: 1 MB)
Highlights presents how several of the firm’s federal
clients are increasing their efficiency and creating responsible
practices, showcases the massive, long-term effort to restore
America’s Everglades. Also covered are how the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers took developed procedures and tools
to promote successful evacuations in emergencies; and a survey
to discover what was really on the bottom of Port of Orange
waterways.
Mobility 2000 (Fall 2000) (Download size: 1.4 MB)
Topics include the perspective of three communities battling
road congestion, how Charlotte-Mecklenburg County is growing
smart with transit, the role of aesthetics in transportation,
and tips for a successful design-build project.
Rejuvenating Our Cities (Spring 2000) (Download size: 1 MB)
Articles feature the efforts of three communities tackling
problems of transportation improvement, water supply, and
revitalization; a unique linear park that will help one town
preserve and enhance its unique qualities in the face of growth;
how local governments address two hot regulatory
concerns – NPDES permitting and TMDLs; and an overview
of issues
facing PBS&J’s municipal clients.
Construction Management (Winter 2000) (Download size: 2.4 MB)
Issue focuses on the varied roles that PBS&J is playing
in major construction projects across the nation. Topics include
construction program management, project controls, and design-build.
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