Welcome Message
John Warnement, CPWP-M
Facilities and Grounds Management Committee Chair
As facilities and grounds professionals, we are at the heart of a city’s identity, providing the physical environment that invites our constituents to live, work, and play within our communities. Expected to do so while under pressure to evolve, acting on innovative sustainable technologies, and enhancing operations, safety, and aesthetics, we rely on groups like the APWA Facilities and Grounds Committee for information that keeps us on the cutting edge of our profession.
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is composed of six professionals diligently working to provide education opportunities through a myriad of APWA resources. In April each year, we offer a virtual Facilities and Grounds Certificate Program, produce articles for the APWA Reporter Magazine, as well as a Click, Listen & Learn program. The Committee has the support of its Knowledge Team of additional professionals who support committee efforts by contributing topics, writing articles, and participating as presenters in the certificate program. You are invited to contact education@apwa.org for more information about joining our Knowledge Team.
Resources
Condition Assessments: Tools to Mitigate 
Failures and Service Interruptions Live CLL
When facility or grounds components fail, customers are interrupted in completing their desired activities. A proactive approach using condition assessments and scheduling component replacement/renovation mitigates failures and service interruptions.
Accessibility for Outdoor Grounds Facilities Recorded Webinar
Are you sure the outdoor grounds facilities you are responsible for comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws? In this program, you’ll learn about accessibility and universal access in grounds areas. Information will be provided using real examples for doing an ADA assessment of grounds areas and developing a plan to address ADA issues for grounds areas.
This toolbox provides information on tree preservation and protection, design considerations for new trees, and the benefits of including trees in asset management systems.
Coming to PWX 2024: Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate
The Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate program will cover the basic need-to-know topics professionals in the facilities and grounds disciplines need to understand to perform their jobs effectively and proficiently.
Certified Public Works Professional-Management (CPWP-M)
The Certified Public Works Professional–Management credential recognizes individuals in the public works field who have the knowledge and experience to manage organizations in a public works department.
Hear from your colleagues: “I would highly recommend this program to anyone in the public works area who wants to differentiate themselves as successful leaders in public works.”