APPA’s inaugural Spring Conference was a resounding success! Over 350 facilities professionals from across the United States, including attendees from Canada, Australia, and South Africa, came to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend the sold-out event, held April 15–17, 2024. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the response to the conference,” said David McCabe, APPA’s director of […]
Thought Leaders Spotlight: Smarter Technologies, Transformed Campuses
The future of campus facilities management is both dazzling and daunting. Thanks to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies, facilities leaders will be able to automate more tasks, achieve greater efficiency, and track, analyze, and leverage data with more speed and power than ever before. At the same time, they’ll be challenged by factors […]
APPA Holds First Spring Conference in Nashville
View Photo Gallery Over 350 facilities professionals convened in Nashville last week for APPA’s sold-out inaugural 2024 Spring Conference. The event featured many sessions on topics like engaging the workforce, women in facilities, capital planning, school safety, and a sustainable campus. Additionally, attendees were treated to a networking reception, the opening and closing sessions, and 3 […]
Snapshots from APPA’s 2024 Spring Conference in Nashville
Over 350 FM professionals from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and South Africa are meeting in Nashville this week to attend this inaugural sold-out event! APPA’s Spring Conference is replete with general sessions addressing campus-wide topics directly impacting FM, as well as networking opportunities and social events—all in the exciting and vibrant city of Nashville! View […]
Have APPA Assess Your Facilities Operation with the FMEP
APPA’s Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP) provides institutions with a customized evaluation conducted by a team of institutional peers based on a comprehensive set of criteria. Institutions receive a written report consisting of feedback and recommended actions personalized to each institution and designed to help transform participating educational facilities programs into those worthy of international recognition. The […]
APPA U in January and June!
APPA U is now offered twice yearly (January and June) at different locations across the United States. This new cycle balances the time between programs, considers our members’ educational calendar, and makes it easier for APPA members to participate in regional activities. APPA U offers the convenience of both the Institute for Facilities Management and […]
APPA’s 2024 Spring Conference
APPA’s Spring Conference is in full swing in Nashville this week! This inaugural event, attended by 350+ FM professionals from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and South Africa, was a sold-out success! The Spring Conference is replete with general sessions addressing campus-wide topics directly impacting FM, as well as networking opportunities and social events—all in the […]
Join APPAconnect Listserv and Connect with Fellow FM Professionals
APPAconnect, APPA’s member-only listserv, is an exclusive, member-only platform that allows facilities professionals to network with peers, discuss challenges and solutions, explore best practices, and get quick answers to pressing questions related to your day-to-day work. You’ll get answers to your most pressing facilities-related questions and share your insights and experiences with other APPA members. […]
The 2022-2023 FPI Survey is Now Open for Data Input
Remember APPA’s FPI (Facilities Performance Indicators) survey and report? The longtime APPA metric reporting platform has been reworked, redesigned, and recharged to meet today’s dynamic FM data needs. APPA’s newly designed FPI survey includes new dashboards that make it easier to gather the necessary data, and make the report ratios available instantly, and with visual enhancements. […]
A Great Start for APPA’s New Course: Invest in Success
The new APPA professional development course, Invest in Success, was a sold-out event for its first virtual offering. Developed by Michelle Frederick, the training and organizational manager for facilities and administrative services at American University, Invest in Success develops individual understanding and behaviors that enhance FM professionals’ ability to be valuable contributors to their organizations. […]