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Get to know IPF: Jedidiah Asher
Many of us are routinely called upon to ‘put out fires’ in our jobs; dealing with finding solutions to tough problems. However, IPF’s Jed Asher’s job makes him indispensable when it comes to having to put out actual fires.
MSU Bikes shifts sales into high gear
MSU Bikes staff worked long and hard over the winter months, saving more than 150 abandoned/donated bikes, and earning around $25,000 for the university in the process.
MSU earns 2019 Tree Campus USA award
2018 marks the second year in a row that MSU has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus USA institution.
Get to know IPF: Doug Aves
When your mower’s feeling low, and you’ve got a field to mow, who ya gonna call? Doug Aves.
Local fire departments learn the ropes at the Power Plant
T.B. Simon Power Plant was recently transformed into something right out of a Hollywood blockbuster, as five Metro-area fire departments set up shop for Confined Space Rescue and Rescue Rope Training exercises.
IPF’s Tiaha Johnson wins MSU Student Employee of the Year Award
Out of just 40 MSU students nominated, IPF Human Resources student Tiaha Johnson’s positive attitude and strong work ethic set her apart and made her the 2019 Student Employee of the Year for MSU and also the state of Michigan.
IPF readies newly redesigned websites
Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is heading into spring with an all-new set of IPF websites. Our external, customer-facing website will launch on April 19, with the Hub via the Sharepoint platform launching right alongside it.
IPF hosts successful MiAPPA Winter 2019 Conference
For three days in March, IPF welcomed nearly 500 MiAPPA members to campus to collaborate, share ideas and learn about ways to improve educational environments and facilities.
Showcasing MSU Lean Construction in India
IPF’s Amr Abdel-Azim recently represented MSU at the Lean in the Public Sector (LIPS) conference in New Delhi, India, where he showcased the university’s innovative use of lean construction practices. He has also served as LIPS Chairperson for the last three years.
Mobile device implementation project receives recognition
IPF’s Mobile Device Implementation Project recently received recognition at the 2019 Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Summit (BTOES) in Orlando, Florida.