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2023–24 Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI) Survey Opens

The longtime APPA metric reporting platform Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI) Survey is now open for access for 2023–24. Only APPA members can take the survey, as it can only be accessed with your APPA institutional ID number supplied by APPA. Click here to complete the form and receive access to the FPI survey. Upon completing the form, […]

CFaR Report: Measuring Current Practices of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Principles

A newly published CFaR report examines a single facility component—flooring—and identifies the importance of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and its implications in the education market. The report describes TCO and the current market implications to demonstrate how it applies to flooring so facilities management can feel confident in the selection and standardization around high-performance […]

APPA’s Operational Guidelines Include Customizable Forms for Your Institution!

APPA’s most recent Operational Guidelines books (Custodial, Grounds, Maintenance) include electronic access to staffing Excel forms that help you calculate FTE based on APPA standards for your square feet. You can even mix and match service levels by building or area. Electronic access is also provided for the newest APPA service level templates for each guideline, that […]

Don’t Miss Out on APPA U in 2025

2025 is on the horizon, and so is the first offering of APPA U, which will be held January 6–9, 2025 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. APPA U is now held in January and June of each year and consists of the long-standing Institute for Facilities Management and the Leadership Academy, offering the convenience of […]

APPA Announces David Ulmer as New Chief Operating Officer

APPA is excited to announce the appointment of David Ulmer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a distinguished career in operations leadership and a strong focus on technological innovation, David brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to APPA’s leadership team. His experience driving operational excellence and his forward-thinking approach to leveraging technology […]

Renowned Thought Leader to Keynote APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference

Rex Miller, a distinguished expert in optimizing human and team performance, and who has helped leaders foresee and leverage trends and risks, will be the keynote speaker at APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference in New Orleans, LA. Miller will speak to the conference at 8:00am on Thursday, April 10. In over two decades as a consultant […]

Two At-Large Members Appointed to APPA Board

The APPA Board of Directors recently appointed Lynne Finn and Kimberly Case-Nichols to at-large positions on the APPA Board. Per APPA’s bylaws, the board chair can appoint up to two at-large voting members to serve two-year terms. The executive committee identifies individuals who are best suited to fill these roles based on the organization’s strategic […]

APPA Message in Response to Hurricanes Helene & Milton

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, APPA extends its heartfelt support to all those affected by the storms and their aftermath. We recognize the immense challenges many of you are facing and want you to know that you are not alone. Educational facilities professionals will be on the front lines in every capacity, […]

APPA Signs Letter to Congress Addressing Provisions of FY25 NDAA

APPA has joined others in the educational community in signing a joint letter from the American Council on Education (ACE) to Senate and House Armed Services leadership addressing key provisions under consideration during the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference. A copy of the letter can be found here. By aligning with ACE, […]

Congratulations to APPA’s 2024 Awards Winners

APPA is happy to announce the following recipients of the 2024 Awards Program: three Institutional Awards and two Individual Awards. Click here to learn more about the APPA awards program and to see past recipients. Congratulations to the 2024 APPA Awards recipients! Institutional Awards Effective and Innovative Practices AwardUniversity of ConnecticutBuilding Your Workforce from Within: […]

BOK Chapter Update: In-House Design and Construction

The In-House Design and Construction chapter has been updated in the Body of Knowledge (BOK). It appears in Part I: General Administration and Management. Many thanks to the author, Samuel Bertolino, for this update. To thrive, institutions must have robust, reliable, safe, and durable facilities and physical infrastructure. The creation of this infrastructure can take […]