Research
RESEARCH & SURVEY
| The Center for Facilities Research (CFaR) was established in 2002 by APPA to organize and consolidate research in facilities management issues.
The mission of CFaR is to advance the body of knowledge of facilities management through research, discovery, and innovation. To accomplish this mission, APPA invites facilities professional to conduct small- and large-scale research through CFaR. |
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APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators Survey and Report |
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| Conducted annually, APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators survey is the only comprehensive collection of facilities-related costs and personnel information, strategic financial measures, and much more for colleges, universities, K-12 schools and districts, and other educational facilities. The resulting Facilities Performance Indicators reports are Web-based and include numerous charts, dashboard gauges, a cohort/peer review feature, and a searchable database. | ||
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A joint publication of APPA, Federal Facilities Council, Holder Construction Company, International Facility Management Association, and National Association of State Facilities Administrators. Asset Lifecycle Model. | |
APPA Online Dues Payment Center
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Benchmarking & Organizational Change
Public Policy Strategy Agenda for 2012-13
Standards and Code Issue
Priorities of the APPA Code Advocacy Task Force
provides APPA members with a structured overview of the work and accomplishments the APPA (CATF) has made within the past twelve months.

APPA Community College Champions
Contact APPA’s Community College Champions to learn more about the value of APPA International, its regions, and chapters. APPA’s Champions will assist you in learning more about the APPA organization and its many networking opportunities. Reach out to a Champion near you!
Fully Revised & Updated! Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities
2012 Thought Leaders Report
2012 Report Focuses on
Space Management & Utilization
Strategic Capital Development
This book presents a bold approach for planning capital investments from a strategic and long-range perspective. Click here for more details!

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!












