Explore APPA-U’s Premier Programs Institute for Facilities Management (June 2-5) – Gain essential knowledge and skills for optimizing campus facilities. Leadership Academy (June 3-5) – Develop the leadership strategies needed to navigate today’s facilities challenges.

> APPA 2025 Spring Conference Campuses of the Future Network with 500+ attendees from K-12, Community Colleges, Higher Education Institutions, and businesses— most of whom are senior facilities officers and financial decision-makers .

APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators) offers a wealth of informational resources, continuous learning programs, and opportunities to connect and network with fellow facilities professionals in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

APPA’s Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential is an advanced level of certification that represents a mastery of professional expertise and is a mark of superior proficiency in the core competencies for education facilities professionals.

Feb 13, 2025 · After a spectacular, sold-out debut in Nashville, TN, APPA’s Spring Conference is making a highly anticipated return April 9–11, 2025, this time in the electrifying city of New Orleans, LA!

The APPA Library is a searchable resource of information about facilities management in colleges, universities, schools and school districts, and other educational institutions. Resources include articles from Facilities Manager magazine, proceedings of APPA’s annual conferences, books, monographs, surveys, reports, and other print and ...

Job Express is updated weekly each Monday. Access to Job Express position listings is free, and APPA members get special discounted rates to post their listings. So take advantage!

The APPA Standards and Codes Council establishes Work Groups to develop APPA standards and to make recommendations and propose changes to codes and standards established and maintained by other standards development organizations.

APPA is the gathering place for educational facilities professionals, dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the profession. APPA’s rich history stems from its founding in Chicago in 1914 by representatives from 14 Midwestern higher education institutions.

Southeastern region of APPA includes 11 U.S. states, 2 commonwealths, and several Mexican states. Regional leadership list & main website link.