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Editorial Guidelines Overview

General Editorial Focus

  • Center on APPA member institutions and industry partners—highlighting their challenges, innovations, and leadership.
  • Inspire and inform through authentic, emotionally resonant stories—not sales pitches.
  • Provide narrative context with human interest angles and real-world impact.

Editorial Review Process

  • A formal Editorial Board evaluates all submissions for educational value, relevance, and originality.
  • Submissions may be edited for clarity, tone, and alignment with APPA’s mission.
  • Promotional or off-topic content may be declined.

Publishing Schedule

  • Quarterly Issues: Published four times a year for deeper, more curated content.

Article Types

  • Features: In-depth insights by and for facilities professionals.
  • Recurring Columns: Personal stories, advice, and research from the field.
  • Industry News: Research, strategies, and innovations in facilities management.

❗ Promotional content for specific products or services is not accepted.

Recurring Topics

  • The Bookshelf – Book reviews relevant to the profession.
  • Code Talkers – Codes, laws, and compliance issues.
  • Spotlight – Events or news from member institutions.
  • Facility Asset Management – Benchmarking, systems, and trends.
  • Membership Matters – Leadership and career development.
  • Perspective – Commentary on education and facilities.
  • Power Tools – Energy project insights from the field.
  • The Sustainable Campus – Campus sustainability practices.
  • Technology & Trends – Emerging tech in facilities.

Submission Guidelines

Format & Style
  • No strict word count; length depends on topic depth.
  • Use clear headings, subheadings, and author bylines.
  • Double-spaced, left-aligned, Times New Roman 12 pt.
  • Include subheads, bullets, and sidebars.
  • Cite references in-text or include a bibliography.
Author Info
  • Include name(s), credentials, title, institution, city/state, and email.
Graphics & Images
  • Submit images separately (EPS, TIFF, JPEG, PSD).
  • Include captions and raw data for charts/tables.
  • Ensure you have rights to all submitted visuals.
  • Pixel Dimensions: The following are general guidelines for a 300 DPI image:
    • Full-page:
      8.58.5
      8.5 x 11 inch, approximately 2550 x 3300 pixels
    • Half-page: 5.5 x 8.5 inch, approximately 1650 x 2550 pixels.
Copyright
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished.
  • Authors retain ownership; APPA receives non-exclusive rights.

For Business Partners

  • Articles must highlight real partnerships with APPA institutions.
  • Focus on collaborative solutions and institutional impact.
  • Include quotes and results from facilities leaders.
  • Avoid promotional or marketing language.

Contact & Submissions

  • Email articles as Word attachments to: publications@appa.org
  • Use subject line: “Facilities Manager”
  • For questions or proposals, contact the editorial team at the same address.

Winter Issue 2026 - Key Dates

Publication Date: January 12, 2026

Article Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025

Advertising Purchase & Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025