From research labs to classrooms, summer 2025 was another busy season for in-house renovations. This year, there were 44 requests for renovation projects ranging from small repairs to full classroom renovations. Of those, 23 projects …
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Veltum to serve as Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor of Physical Plant
Paula Veltum has been named Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor of Physical Plant in the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), following the retirement of current Assistant Vice Chancellor Jim Bogan. Since 2023, Paula has …
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Window Washing with Mohammed El Hallaoui
Mohammed El Hallaoui has found confidence in work that often takes him more than 100 feet in the air. As lead of FP&M’s East Window Washing team, he and his colleagues keep campus windows sparkling while also pitching in on moves, event setups, and even lighting support.
Cone zones = no go zones: Tips for safely navigating campus construction sites
As you head back to campus for a new semester, some areas might look a little different from when you left them. Roads, sidewalks and buildings are getting some TLC, which means a few detours …
Biosafety Cabinet team receives industry award
Employees from the FP&M Environment, Health & Safety team were recognized when UW-Madison received an award from the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) July 13.
AVC Torstveit leads Governor Evers on tour of UW–Madison Facilities
FP&M Associate Vice Chancellor Cindy Torstveit led Governor Tony Evers on a tour of key UW–Madison facilities on March 13. The visit included stops at Chadbourne Hall, Rheta’s Market, and the Humanities Building, three facilities …
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Campus mail room coordination with Dan Schroeder
Letters and packages appear at university mailboxes every weekday, but the process behind how mail moves through campus can be a mystery. He’s no magician, but, at times, the work of FP&M Shipping and Mail Coordinator Dan Schroeder can look like magic.
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Campus gardening and maintenance with the greenhouse gardeners
Physical Plant’s four gardeners not only create their own annual display designs, but also plant and maintain them
Reminder: Subzero Temperatures and Campus Facilities
With subzero temperatures in the forecast starting this weekend, we are sending along a reminder on how these temperatures can impact your buildings. We ask that you keep an eye on the cold weather’s effects …
Watch new Building Manager Lunch & Learn: Hazardous Building Materials
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the latest Building Manager Lunch & Learn on Hazardous Building Materials. If you were unable to join us live, or would like a refresher …