Abstract

Grounds Management: Synergizing GIS, Institutional Knowledge, & APPA Guidelines
Track: Education
Authors: Michelle Ellington, GISP

In a climate of high expectations where decisions and operations are data driven, GIS has become a critical tool in Facilities Management at the University of Kentucky. Learn how GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Collector and Web AppBuilder supported the Grounds Department’s adoption of APPA Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities. Results include informed planning, time and staffing metrics, efficient operations, information dissemination, and administrative transparency.