Want to learn more about TAPPA? Interested in growing your facilities management and leadership experience? Considered a future role on the TAPPA Board of Directors? TAPPA has committees that can help you with answers to all these questions. From Membership to Programs to Marketing and more, we have committees for you. Reach out to TAPPA at info@tappa.net and let us know you are a volunteer. If you have a specific committee or topic you are interested in, let us know, and we’ll connect you with the appropriate committee leader.

It is never too early to think about recognizing your facility managers and business partners at the 2025 TAPPA Conference. For background and details on submitting awards for TAPPA 2025, please visit our website at: TAPPA Awards - Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators.

In addition to having a plan to minimize property damage, facility managers should implement a comprehensive strategy for handling hazardous materials during a hurricane. (Waste360)

Water heater technology, whether that refers to high-efficiency gas-fired water heaters, electric resistance or heat pumps, have become significantly more efficient in the past decade. (FacilitiesNet)

Universities across the United States have been drilling wells and building closed-loop district water systems to reduce their emissions and heating and cooling costs. (Facilities Dive)

Large facilities can partner with their energy provider to engage in demand response in which they turn off power to buildings to conserve energy when they aren't in use. (Buildings)

The spread-out nature of college campuses requires facility managers to balance student and faculty security and privacy. (Campus Safety Magazine)

July 18, 2024, from 9:30-2:30. Location: University of Texas at Arlington. Get free tickets at: DFWAPPA Summer Summit Meeting - DFWAPPA

Summer – August 15, 2024. Location: UNT- Health Science Center. DFWAPPA Quarterly Meeting-Summer - DFWAPPA

April 15-17, 2025. Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, TX. Watch for info in the coming months on registration, sponsorships, lodging and exhibition.

Did you know that APPA hosts a series of Facilities Management, Design and Construction webinars throughout the year? APPA also keeps an archive of past webinars so you can find a past presentation relevant to you and your campus. Take a look at: Upcoming Webinars | APPA