Research

RESEARCH & SURVEY

Energy Benchmarking Survey

APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators Survey

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 peer review feature, and a searchable database.

Order the 2006-07 Facilities Performance Indicators report
Read the summary report for the 2006-07 survey

APPA's Strategic Assessment Model (SAM) Survey

APPA's Strategic Assessment Model (SAM) is an essential tool that can be used to achieve organizational excellence through continuous improvement. SAM enables the facilities professional to assess an organization's financial performance, the effectiveness of its primary processes, the readiness of its employees to embrace the challenges of the future, and its ability to serve its customers. The facilities professional can utilize the model for self-improvement, peer comparison, or benchmarking. Learn more about the Strategic Assessment Model.

Asset Lifecycle Model for Total Cost of Ownership Management: Framework, Glossary & Definitions

A joint publication of APPA, Federal Facilities Council, Holder Construction Company, International Facilities Management Association, and National Association of State Facilities Administrators. Asset Lifecycle Model.