Participants of the 2024 Thought Leaders Symposium each had different takeaways from their time discussing the campus of 2030—from breaking down silos on their campuses to discussions about future technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the role they will play in facilities management. In the video below, Lillian De Lisle Stott, senior director of […]
BOK Chapter Update: Building Information Modeling
The Body of Knowledge (BOK) chapter on Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been updated since it was last published in January 2021. BIM is defined by the National Building Information Modeling Standards (NBIMS) Committee as “a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. It has become widely accepted by the AEC industry […]
Registration Opens for APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference
APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference will return for its second year on April 9–11, 2025, after a successful, sold-out inaugural conference held in Nashville, TN, this past April. The 2025 Spring Conference will be held at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Early Bird Registration is now open and will run until January 31, 2025. […]
New APPA CEFP Cohort Starts September 1
A new 90-day cohort group (A31) for those pursuing APPA’s Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential will start on September 1, 2024, and run until December 1, 2024. The testing period for this cohort is December 1–31, 2024. Registration for the A31 Cohort is here. The link to the cohort’s study calendar is here. Coupons are available for those who […]
ACHUO-I/APPA 2024 Conference Early-Bird Rate Ends July 19
Early Bird registration rates for the ACUHO-I/APPA Housing Facilities Conference will end this Friday, July 19, 2024. As facilities age and student demands shift, housing departments must innovate not just to keep up, but to lead. The ACUHO-I/APPA Housing Facilities Conference is your gateway to the forefront of facility management, offering exclusive insights into pioneering […]
Discover APPA’s Leadership Academy: Virtual Offering
APPA has added a special virtual offering for the Leadership Academy, Level 1 (Individual Effectiveness Skills.) Invest today and discover how APPA’s Leadership Academy prepares facilities professionals like you to become influential leaders from the comfort of your office. You’ll acquire the skills to create cultures of trust and lifelong learning that you can bring […]
Thought Leaders Spotlight: Getting In Front of AI Discussions
The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was a dominant part of the discussion during the 2024 Thought Leaders Summit, especially the role it will play in the campus of 2030. Tucker Brown, senior vice provost and vice president for Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, reflected on how the discussions on AI were his […]
Mark Your Calendars for APPA’s 2024 Regional Conferences
Fall is here, and so are APPA’s Regional Conferences! APPA comprises six regions: Eastern, Southeastern, Midwest, Central, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Coast. Each region holds an annual meeting in the fall to provide professional development opportunities for members and a chance for business partners to engage with members. To assist in your travel plans, the […]