APPA
Body of Knowledge| BOK

The Definitive Resource for
Educational Facilities

Comprehensive, peer-reviewed guidance covering every aspect of educational facilities management — from leadership and operations to energy systems and capital planning.

65
Chapters
4
Core Areas
30+
Years of Knowledge

Core Areas

The BOK is organized into four foundational areas of educational facilities management.

Part 1
General Administration & Management
The leadership and business foundations of facilities management — budgeting, strategy, human resources, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
Budget Recharge, Cost Budgeting Practices and Change Management Communication Customer Service +10 more
15 chapters
Part 2
Operations & Maintenance
Day-to-day building operations, maintenance systems, safety, grounds, and the standards that keep educational facilities running at peak performance.
Building Architectural and Building Control Systems Building Electrical Systems Building Fire Protection Building Interiors +16 more
21 chapters
Part 3
Energy, Utilities & Environmental Stewardship
Campus utility infrastructure, energy management, sustainability, and the systems that power educational institutions efficiently and responsibly.
Campus Computerized Control Campus Utility Systems Central Heating Plants Cooling Systems and Data and Voice +7 more
12 chapters
Part 4
Planning, Design & Construction
Capital project management from master planning through construction — including design, budgeting, delivery methods, sustainability, and commissioning.
Building Information Modeling Campus Master Planning Capital Budgeting Construction Project Management Design Management +12 more
17 chapters