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.

This month, Lalit Argarwal will assume the helm of APPA following the retirement of long-time APPA leader, E. Lander Medlin.  Mr. Argarwal brings decades of higher education and commercial experience to his new role. An article from the APPA Facilities Manager magazine provides more information: Lalit Agarwal Hits the Ground Running as APPA’s New President and CEO | APPA

Recent civil unrest is leading to an increase in vandalism of university buildings, and to stay a welcoming space for students, staff and visitors, rapid graffiti removal is necessary and may require specialist treatment. (Facility Executive)

Roofs covered in a vegetative layer, also called green roofing, helps to insulate a build while improving indoor air quality and reducing the urban heat island effect. (FacilitiesNet)

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would expand the Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Environments Division and direct it to create voluntary certifications recognizing buildings minimizing indoor air health risks. (Facilities Dive)

A building management system should have a robust cybersecurity framework, combine analog and digital systems, and be adaptable to ensure a return on investment. (Facilities Executive)

To prepare for hurricanes, managers need to know all of their facilities' weak points to make preparation and recovery easier. (Supply Chain Brain)

September 15-17, 2024. Location: Las Cruces, NM. Microsoft Word - Supervisors toolkit RMA Las Cruces-NM.docx (appa.org)

October 13-16, 2024. Location: St Louis, MO. CAPPA 2023 Home Page - 2024 CAPPA/MAPPA Joint Conference (cvent.com)

October 22-25, 2024. Location: Coppell, TX. Summary - Supervisor's Toolkit-Dallas College (cvent.com)

November 7, 2024. Location: Fort Worth, TX. DFWAPPA 2024 Sporting Clay Tournament - DFWAPPA

November 21, 2024. Location: Collin College, McKinney, TX. DFWAPPA Quarterly Meeting-Fall - DFWAPPA

January 5-9, 2025. Location: Fort Worth, TX. Institute For Facilities Management | APPA

January 2025. Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators (tappa.net)

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