At Intells, we are excited to announce that we will attend the upcoming Opal Group's Campus Facilities Summit 2023. This prestigious event will occur from October 22 to October 24, 2023, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. We invite you to mark your calendars and join us for an incredible experience that promises innovation, collaboration, and insightful discussions about campus facility optimization.

Sustainability has emerged as a central concern for facilities executives worldwide. With businesses setting ambitious net-zero emissions targets and advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives to combat climate change and foster resilient facility management and development, the pressure is to incorporate sustainable practices into facility capital planning and project investment. However, achieving these goals can be demanding, and organizations face significant challenges.

Technology has significantly changed facility capital planning for sports arenas, athletic facilities, and stadiums. These changes have been revolutionary and have impacted the industry in numerous ways. Facility owners and managers must stay up-to-date on the latest technological advancements and consider their implementation in capital planning strategies.

September marks National Preparedness Month (NPM) in the US. It's an important initiative promoting disaster planning and preparedness. While this annual event primarily focuses on individual and community preparedness, it's an opportune moment for those in the facility management (FM) industry to revisit and fortify their preventive maintenance programs.

The start of a new academic year is filled with excitement and promise for students and educators alike. However, for K-12 facility managers, it signifies a crucial period of preparation and planning to ensure school facilities are in optimal condition. To celebrate the new school year, we've compiled the top 5 maintenance tips for school facility managers. But that's not all—we'll also introduce you to an essential tool that can revolutionize your Facility Capital Planning, making your job easier and more effective.

In this post, we want to share some of the insights and experiences we had at the CFTA 2023 Annual Conference, which took place last month in St. Louis, Missouri.

If you're a part of the dynamic world of colleges and universities, you're well aware of the unique challenges of maintaining and improving campus facilities. Facilities managers at colleges and universities face many challenges due to these institutions' complex and diverse nature. Aging infrastructure, limited resources, and the ever-growing need for sustainability sometimes feel like hurdles too high to jump. But fear not, because we've got the ultimate solution that will change how you approach facilities management – our cutting-edge Facility Capital Planning Software - The FOUNDATION Solution!

In today's rapidly evolving world, how we manage and plan for facilities is experiencing a digital transformation driven by the power of technology. With the increasing demand for innovation in the built environment, facility managers face the challenge of managing efficiency, comfort, and sustainability within budget constraints. To meet these demands and overcome legacy systems, facility managers are embracing the benefits of technology, including occupant engagement, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and other digital solutions.

As summer draws to a close, the anticipation of a new school year looms on the horizon. For K-12 school districts nationwide, it's the back-to-school season, which means preparing to welcome back students and staff to a safe, comfortable, and conducive learning environment. Effective facilities management is crucial to achieving this goal, and in today's technologically advanced world, facility capital planning software solutions are proving to be a game-changer.

The back-to-school season is rapidly approaching, bringing excitement and anticipation. It's also a pivotal time for K-12 school facility managers, who must ensure that school buildings are ready to welcome students, teachers, and staff.