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Facilities Management articles for the week of 4/26/2026 - 5/2/2026

How One Wisconsin Park Overcame Flooding

ave Simpson, director of public works for the city of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, was on vacation when he got the dreaded call: The city was flooding, and there was no sign of the rain stopping anytime soon.  In August 2025, Milwaukee and surrounding communities experienced flash floods in the middle of the night.

Read This » Backup Power Plan Remains Essential Part of Facilities Management

nbsp; A rare superstorm hit Cleveland, Ohio in 2024, exposing critical gaps in facilities director Nico Viola’s well developed emergency plan.

Read This » ‘Elevate’ Your Leadership Skills

Join facility leaders for two days of insight, strategy and connection at Elevate 2026, set for August 27-28 at The Westin in Nashville.

Read This » The AI Revolution and its Impact on Facilities Management

hen operations are smooth, work orders are promptly assessed, and technicians complete the work quickly.

Read This » Global Conflicts Have Local Consequences in Facilities Management Sector

uilding operations may not appear to be affected by geopolitical struggles in other countries.

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