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Thought Leaders Report 2021: Connections, Space & Place [PDF]

What is the role of the facilities organization in meeting today’s challenges? In part, facilities ex­perts will continue the essential work they have done since the start of the pandemic: They will keep the campus safe and operational. But the fa­cilities organization can do more—more, in fact, than most institutions realize. They can help their college or university foster community by leverag­ing its sense of place.

 “Sense of place” is defined by one expert as “the feelings evoked among people as a result of the experiences and memories they associate with a place and the symbolism they attach to that place.” Meaningful places can come to represent an entire institution, including its history, its values, and its legacy. A strong sense of place can arise naturally, but it can also be consciously, carefully cultivated. This is possible for any institution, no matter its age or classification. Historic campuses with well-established places and traditions may find this process easier, but even new campuses and recently established institutions can foster a sense of place. Colleges and universities should look for the places where the community naturally gathers—a quad, a fountain, a lounge, a stairway—and take steps to make that place welcoming and accessible.






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Building Commissioning Handbook, Third Edition

It has been more than 40 years since the inception of building commissioning (Cx) as a discrete profession. This third edition of The Building Commissioning Handbook captures the many changes in the building market that are – and will continue to be – advancing and accelerating the role and value of commissioning. The design, construction, operation, and optimization of increasingly complex building systems and assemblies requires unique and expanding skill sets along with broad and deep knowledge of building science.

 

Produced by APPA and the Building Commissioning Association, this handbook provides a sequential, phase-based approach to the building commissioning process for all who have a stake in understanding, participating, and delivering properly functioning higher education and other commercial and institutional facilities.






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[Print] Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Custodial

 

Fully revised and updated.  Recalculated times for 33 standard room categories; 21 chapters; 7 appendices, including an extensive glossary and room/time matrices.  Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council - 1 point toward LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance.

Please see the APPA Custodial Guidelines/CleanOpsStaff Package which includes a free copy of this publication!






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[Digital Format] Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Grounds

Fully updated with current and vital information on staffing, service levels, and technological advances, while emphasizing sustainability, and using real-world examples you can use at YOUR facility! 

APPA’s popular book series, Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities is available in digital book format. The “flip-file” digital books allow you to easily navigate to the chapter or section you need, and the text is completely keyword searchable. The books can be read on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and require an Internet connection.  Note: They are not downloadable or printable. ???????






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[Print] New! Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Grounds

Fully updated with current and vital information on staffing, service levels, and technological advances, while emphasizing sustainabilty, and using real-world examples you can use at YOUR facility! Please see the APPA Guidelines/GroundsOpsStaff Package which includes a free copy of this publication!

 

 






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[Digital Format] Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Custodial


APPA’s popular book series, Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities is available in digital book format. The “flip-file” digital books allow you to easily navigate to the chapter or section you need, and the text is completely keyword searchable. The books can be read on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and require an Internet connection.  Note: They are not downloadable or printable. 


Certain voluminous appendices in the Custodial book (room matrices and audit forms) are not included in the e-book, but instead are linked directly from the text to a website for easy review or printing.

Fully revised and updated.  Recalculated times for 33 standard room categories; 21 chapters; 7 appendices, including an extensive glossary and room/time matrices.  Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council - 1 point toward LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance.  

To order the hard copy version of Operational Guidelines: Custodial, go here.


Also see the APPA Custodial Guidelines/CleanOpsStaff Package, which includes a free copy of the printed publication.

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