TAPA Newsletter
 
TAPPA News and Updates
 
Grow Your Professional Network at this Year's Annual Conference
 

Hello,

We are in the home stretch leading up to this year’s in-person conference in Spring, Texas on April 24-26. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m really looking forward to it, to re-acquaint with friends and colleagues. The Board has confirmed our keynote speakers, and the final touches to their presentations are coming together well!

Just a few quick reminders. If you haven’t already registered, please do so today at https://tappa.net/event/2022registration.

Also, for those who haven’t, do not forget to register for the Top Golf event, taking place on Sunday, 4/24, at 10:00 am.

After Top Golf on Sunday, we’re getting things started early. We are offering three break-out sessions, including topics on warehousing, microgrids and working with aging campuses. We’ll also have the first-time attendee orientation and the President’s reception, a must attend event! Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that a tour is planned on Tuesday for our host institution, the University of Houston, main campus.

Don’t forget that you’ll be able to visit with our business partners that will support your ongoing projects within your institutions.


Wm. Shorty Schwartz, Jr.
TAPPA President

 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 
We Want to Spotlight Our Members!


 

The TAPPA Board of Directors would like to recognize and get to know our current members better. The depth of knowledge within this group is something that we should all be proud of. As a board, we feel that we can all learn something from each other, but that this can only be done if we share a little bit about ourselves. In an effort to get to know each other better, we have created the "Member Spotlight" where a TAPPA member will be spotlighted through our monthly TAPPA Newsletter. This is our chance to highlight you and your success to others in this industry. We are proud of our members and would be honored if you would participate.

If you are interested in participating in the TAPPA Member Spotlight or would like to nominate someone, please fill out this interest form.
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FACILITIES NEWS
 
Addressing Indoor Air Quality Begins With Your HVAC System
  
Facilities teams are rooting out hidden operations and mechanical IAQ issues with fault detection and diagnostics. With many new technologies carrying large price tags and promising to become the new be-all solution, it's often hard to figure out where to begin. (Clockworks Analytics)

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For Construction Projects, Be Sure to Check the Spec
A crucial part of a facility manager’s job is to ensure that the specifications documents are accurate. Here’s a case study at a highly specialized facility that can serve as a cautionary tale. (facilitiesnet)
Facilities Managers Should be Seen as Stewards of Corporate Culture
  
Business leaders now realize that if they want to hire and retain top talent in the hybrid working future, they must invest in a workplace where people feel motivated and connected, not just to their work friends, but to their role, their team and their community. (Workplace Insight)


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Energy Storage for Utilities: Is it Better to Own or Contract a Battery Storage System?
While the merits of energy storage for utilities are well documented, the benefits typically fall into four critical categories. (Utility Dive)
From Sustainability to User Experience, Experts Connect the Dots on Flexibility in Interior Construction
  
Experts weigh in on how the construction industry will be shaped by the pandemic, key ingredients for resilience and what lies ahead. One big takeaway: to operate more sustainably, construction leaders need to think inside the box, too. (CONSTRUCTION DIVE)

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EVENTS
 
2022 TAPPA Annual Conference Information
  
April 24-26, 2022
Houston CityPlace Marriott
1200 Lake Plaza Drive
Spring, Texas 77389

Online registration is available until April 24!
 
AFFILIATE UPDATES
 
APPA and Regional Membership Renewal
The 2022-2023 membership year kicked off on April 1, 2022. Dues invoices are now available. You may use this link to pay your membership invoices.

Be sure to have the following information available:
• Invoice number (for both memberships, if applicable)
• ID number for organization listed on invoice
• Credit card information
• Email address of the person to receive a copy of the payment receipt
 
Curious as to what you receive as membership benefits?

Need our W-9? Download here
APPA and regional invoices will be paid separately through this link. To pay together, the primary representative on the membership will need to login to their myAPPA account. Forgot your password?
Questions? Contact the membership department at membership@appa.org.
 
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