Membership
Buyer's Guide
Designed specifically for facilities managers, The Buyer's Guide can help you locate the companies that provide the products and services you need every day. Simply choose a product category and you will find a listing of APPA's Business Partner Members who can help you out. The listing below includes more detail about the services & products within the categories.
The Buyer's Guide is open to all APPA Business Partner Members. Two free listings are available to each Business Partner Member (by request). Additional listings may be added for $100 per listing. Contact Santianna Stewart at 703-684-1446 x 246.
Description of Categories
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Facilities Condition Inspection, Facilities Management, Financing, Personnel, Training
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Architect, Seating, Supplies, Swimming Pool Management, Track
AUXILIARY SERVICES
Fleet Management, Food Services, Hospital/Health Care, Housing/Residential, Laboratories, Mail Delivery, Parking, Safety, Security, Student Union, Warehousing
BUILDING ACCESSORIES
Accessibility Products, Carpeting, Doors, Flooring, Furniture, Lighting, Lock & Key, Seating, Signage, Walls/Partitions, Windows
BUILDING SERVICES
Carpentry, Electrical repairs, Elevators, Filters, Gutters, HVAC, Maintenance Management, Masonry, Painting, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Roofing, Sheet Metal
BUILDING SYSTEMS
Fire, Life Safety, Piping, Security, Telecommunications/Data
COMPUTERS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Communications/Voice/Data Systems, Hardware, Products, Software
CONSULTANTS
Architects/Engineers, General Consultants, Training
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Cleaning Supplies, Floor Care, Pest Control, Washroom Accessories
ENERGY & UTILITIES MANAGEMENT
Central Power Plant, Energy Management Systems, Energy Service Companies, Fuel & Utilities, Utility Master Planning, Waste Disposal Systems, Water Management
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Air Quality, Asbestos, Environmental Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Laboratory Waste, Recycling/Waste Management
GROUNDS SERVICES
Grounds Equipment, Grounds Services, Landscaping, Pest Control, Signs, Site Amenities, Tree Care, Turf Care
HOUSING
Furniture, Laundry, Maintenance
PLANNING, DESIGN, & CONSTRUCTION
Architecture/Engineering, Commissioning, Construction Management, Construction Services, Interior Design, Master Planning, Space Planning
PUBLICATIONS
Magazines, Newsletters, Technical Documents
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Classroom Instruction Equipment, Meters, Scaffolds/Lift Equipment, Tools, Utility Vehicles
NEW! APPA Web Standards Portal
Powered by ANSI!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!
New E-book for Sale
Facility Management Shared Services:
The Balance Between In-House Services and Outsourcing
By Jeffery L. Campbell, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
APPA 2009
Register Now for APPA 2009!
Focusing on the Critical Few
July 8-10, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada
Learn more about the program.
Facilities Strategy Teams Now Forming
Team Members Wanted: Electrical Equipment, Supplies and Services; MRO Equipment, Supplies and Services; Building Automation and Fire Alarms Equipment, Supplies and Services; Security Equipment, Supplies and Services
Read more about how you may join the team and contribute to effective facilities contracts management.
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.
APPA Announces Results of Its 2009-10 Officer Elections

View the press release
APPA's New Report
The Educational Facilities Professional’s Practical Guide to Reducing the Campus Carbon FootprintSponsored by Affiliated Engineers Inc.
Track Your Facilities’ Vital Signs
The 2007-08 FPI Report is now available!
http://www.appa.org/research/ fpi.cfm
APPA's Virtual 2008-2009 Membership Directory
| • Available to APPA Members |
| • Access by using your user ID and password |
| More information |
Thought Leaders Series 2008
NEW and Available FREE PDF: The Challenges of Demographic Changes and Accountability to Campus Facilities
Results of the 2008 symposium in a white paper that focuses on changing demographics and accountability. Order soft cover version today (free for members; non-member price is $15).
Improve Your Custodial Operations with the Touch of a Button
CleanOpsStaff software makes using APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines a breeze.
Order the package today.
Study Shows School Cleanliness Affects Learning
Entitled Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education, the national study of college students was based around the five levels of clean identified in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities. More information.The final report is available free to APPA members and for $30 for nonmembers through the APPA bookstore










