Articles
How the Michigan Infrastructure Council is Shaping Asset Management
Key Takeaways: Who: Michigan local governments, Public Works leaders, and asset management professionals starting to move beyond MIC baseline training What: How the MIC has
How to Reduce Deferred Maintenance Costs in Higher Education
Key Takeaways: Who: This guide is for university administrators and facility managers. What: Learn how to manage university assets and tackle deferred maintenance costs. Benefit:
What to Expect When You Apply to PSD Citywide
Key Takeaways: Who: Job candidates and new hires exploring roles at PSD Citywide What: A clear, 4-step hiring process from resume review to Interview to
The Real Cost of Neglecting Your Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Key Takeaways: Who: Facility Managers in public sector organizations What: This article explores the hidden costs of neglecting preventive maintenance and the benefits of using
Handle Citizen Work Orders Without Drowning Staff With a Municipal Request Portal
Key Takeaways: Who: Facility managers in the public sector What: A guide on using a municipal request portal integrated with a Computerized Maintenance Management System
Move from Clipboards to Cloud-Based Work Orders in 3 Steps
Key Takeaways: Who: Public Works and maintenance managers modernizing municipal operations. What: A three-step approach to move from paper and spreadsheet-based tracking to secure, cloud-based
Water Asset Management Grant Introduced Through Michigan’s Clean Water Plan
Key Takeaways: Who: Local governments in Michigan. What: $37.5 million Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) grant introduced through the Michigan Clean Water Plan. Benefit: Helped
New Canada Healthy Communities Initiative to Fund Community-Led COVID-19 Resilience Solutions
Key Takeaways: Who: Canadian government, local governments, and community organizations What: The Healthy Communities Initiative allocates over $60 million and focuses on long-term investments for
Cloud-Based Permitting Software: Faster Municipal Approvals
Key Takeaways: Who: Local governments, Building Officials and municipal staff What: This article discusses cloud-based permitting software that digitizes the permitting process Benefit: It speeds
How the Citywide API Powers Smarter Asset Management
As local governments modernize operations, real-time data sharing and system integration are no longer luxuries—they’re essential features of effective municipal government software. That’s where the
Welcome to PSD CityKind: Building Community Through Our Employee Volunteer Program
Key Takeaways: Who: New PSD Citywide employees or potential employees learning about our culture and values What: A structured employee volunteer program that connects employees
How Municipalities Can Expand Revenue Using Data-Driven Strategies
Key Takeaways: Who: City managers, municipal finance officers, and Public Works leaders seeking sustainable funding What: Innovative revenue strategies beyond traditional property taxes (vacancy taxes,
