Research

RESEARCH & SURVEY



The Center for Facilities Research (CFaR) was established in 2002 by APPA to organize and consolidate research in facilities management issues. The mission of CFaR is to advance the body of knowledge of facilities management through research, discovery, and innovation. To accomplish this mission, APPA invites facilities professional to conduct small- and large-scale research through CFaR.
APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators Survey and Report
Conducted annually, APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators survey is the only comprehensive collection of facilities-related costs and personnel information, strategic financial measures, and much more for colleges, universities, K-12 schools and districts, and other educational facilities. The resulting Facilities Performance Indicators reports are Web-based and include numerous charts, dashboard gauges, a cohort/peer review feature, and a searchable database.
Learn more about the Facilities Performance Indicators Order the FPI Report
APPA's Strategic Assessment Model (SAM) Survey
	APPA's Strategic Assessment Model (SAM) is an essential tool that can be used to achieve organizational excellence through continuous improvement. SAM enables the facilities professional to assess an organization's financial performance, the effectiveness of its primary processes, the readiness of its employees to embrace the challenges of the future, and its ability to serve its customers. The facilities professional can utilize the model for self-improvement, peer comparison, or benchmarking. Learn more about the Strategic Assessment Model.
Asset Lifecycle Model for Total Cost of Ownership Management: Framework, Glossary & Definitions
	A joint publication of APPA, Federal Facilities Council, Holder Construction Company, International Facility Management Association, and National Association of State Facilities Administrators. Asset Lifecycle Model.

Facilities Manager Magazine

Volume 26, Number 4 July/August 2010

The 2009 Thought Leaders Report

2009 Report Focuses on Sustainability and Energy

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New book from APPA!

This book presents a bold approach for planning capital investments from a strategic and long-range perspective.

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The Body of Knowledge updates the Facilities Management manual and is the basic text for the Institute for Facilities Management and APPA’s certification programs.

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Every facilities department needs to ensure their institutions are in compliance with the most current codes and standards impacting construction, fire safety, lighting, the environment, ADA, and HVAC, among other areas. Click here to access the APPA Web Standards Portal!

APPA's Virtual 2009-2010 Membership Directory

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APPA's New Report

The Educational Facilities Professional’s Practical Guide to Reducing the Campus Carbon Footprint

Sponsored by Affiliated Engineers Inc.

The Stimulus Bill & the Education Industry

APPA's Campus Facilities Economic Stimulus Resource Center

Links to information, instruction and guidance on the economic stimulus opportunities available to colleges, universities, K-12 and other educational institutions.

www.appa.org/recovery