BOK | APPA

APPA’s Body of Knowledge (the BOK) is a searchable, digital database that develops, updates, and disseminates the foundational content required by facilities professionals at colleges, universities, schools, museums, and other nonprofit, educational organizations.

In addition to more than 60 chapters of valuable content, you’ll find corresponding shorter abstracts to browse before diving into the full chapter. We’ve also posted short content videos from APPA leaders, faculty members, and subject matter experts on varied topics of interest to educational facilities professionals.

The project is ongoing, and updated sections are posted as soon as they are peer reviewed and approved for publication.

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The Body of Knowledge is built on the foundation of the four core competency areas identified by APPA:

Part I: General Administration and Management

Budget Recharge, Cost Recovery, and Rates

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Budgeting Practices and Strategies

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Change Management

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Communication

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Customer Service

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Effective Talent Management

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Financial Analysis and Control

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Leadership

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Managing Ethically

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Organization

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Overview of Accounting Systems

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Staff Development

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Strategic Role of Human Resources

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Strategy and Leadership

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The Five Styles of Negotiation

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Part II: Operations and Maintenance

Building Architectural and Structural Systems

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Building Control Systems

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Building Electrical Systems

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Building Fire Protection

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Building Interiors

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Building Mechanical Systems

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Campus Security

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Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance

Full Article | Abstract

Cleaning Operations

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Elevator Systems

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Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

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Environmental Health and Safety

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Facilities Condition Assessment

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Facilities Maintenance and Operations

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Fire Prevention on College and University Campuses

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From Concept to Reality: The Crucial Role of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) in HVAC Design

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Grounds Maintenance and Operations

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Recapitalization Management

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Solid Waste and Recycling

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Standards and Codes for Educational Facilities Professionals

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Work Management

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Part III: Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship

Campus Computerized Control and Monitoring Systems

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Campus Utility Systems Master Planning

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Central Heating Plants

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Cooling Systems and Thermal Energy Storage

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Data and Voice Network Infrastructure

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Domestic and Fire Protection Water Supply and Distribution Systems

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Electrical Distribution Systems

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Energy Generation Alternatives

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Energy Management and Conservation

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Roadmap for Campus Environmental Sustainability

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Sanitary Sewers and Stormwater Management Systems

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Source Energy

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Part IV: Planning, Design, and Construction

Building Information Modeling

Full Article | Abstract

Campus Master Planning

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Capital Budgeting

Full Article | Abstract

Construction Project Management

Full Article | Abstract

Design Management

Full Article | Abstract

In-House Design and Construction

Full Article | Abstract

Infrastructure Planning

Full Article | Abstract

Organization and Management of Capital Projects

Full Article | Abstract

Programming

Full Article | Abstract

Project Delivery

Full Article | Abstract

Real Estate

Full Article | Abstract

Renovations

Full Article | Abstract

Site Development

Full Article | Abstract

Space Planning and Administration

Full Article | Abstract

Sustainable Design and Construction

Full Article | Abstract

The Building Commissioning Process

Full Article | Abstract

Value Management

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The Body of Knowledge is built on the foundation of the four core competency areas identified by APPA:

Budget Recharge, Cost Recovery, and Rates

Budgeting Practices and Strategies

Change Management

Communication

Customer Service

Effective Talent Management

Financial Analysis and Control

Leadership

Managing Ethically

Organization

Overview of Accounting Systems

Staff Development

Strategic Role of Human Resources

Strategy and Leadership

The Five Styles of Negotiation

Building Architectural and Structural Systems

Building Control Systems

Building Electrical Systems

Building Fire Protection

Building Interiors

Building Mechanical Systems

Campus Security

Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance

Cleaning Operations

Elevator Systems

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

Environmental Health and Safety

Facilities Condition Assessment

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Fire Prevention on College and University Campuses

From Concept to Reality: The Crucial Role of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) in HVAC Design

Grounds Maintenance and Operations

Recapitalization Management

Solid Waste and Recycling

Standards and Codes for Educational Facilities Professionals

Work Management

Campus Computerized Control and Monitoring Systems

Campus Utility Systems Master Planning

Central Heating Plants

Cooling Systems and Thermal Energy Storage

Data and Voice Network Infrastructure

Domestic and Fire Protection Water Supply and Distribution Systems

Electrical Distribution Systems

Energy Generation Alternatives

Energy Management and Conservation

Roadmap for Campus Environmental Sustainability

Sanitary Sewers and Stormwater Management Systems

Source Energy

Building Information Modeling

Campus Master Planning

Capital Budgeting

Construction Project Management

Design Management

In-House Design and Construction

Infrastructure Planning

Organization and Management of Capital Projects

Programming

Project Delivery

Real Estate

Renovations

Site Development

Space Planning and Administration

Sustainable Design and Construction

The Building Commissioning Process

Value Management

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