September is National Preparedness Month. It's a great time to re-evaluate your current emergency response plan and find areas for improvement. It is vital for facilities professionals in all industries to protect buildings and occupiers.

Today’s K-12 education landscape is rapidly evolving. With enrollment growth slowing down and new construction needs decreasing, school districts must shift their focus to the effective maintenance and renovation of existing buildings. This shift ensures that school buildings remain healthy, sustainable, and adaptable, meeting the changing needs of students, educators, and administrators.

Managing an extensive portfolio of facilities and infrastructure at colleges and universities is no easy task. Many maintenance and engineering managers struggle with developing capital plans, and determining how funds should be spent is complicated. This blog post explores the ways in which software can enhance facility capital planning for higher education institutions. It aims to provide insights on how technology can improve the planning process and achieve better outcomes.

The concepts of capital planning and capital investment strategy are often confused. Regarding capital investment strategy, many property executives quote the money they anticipate spending on their buildings over the next 12 months. While that amount is essential, the figure has more to do with budgeting than strategy.

The Intellis team spent the week in Austin at the Campus FM Technology Association Conference connecting with Facility Management technology leaders to share insights and ideas with the aim of improving the management of campus facilities.

Facilities are one of your institution's largest and most visible physical assets. So, why wouldn't you want to improve operational efficiency? Physical assets are an essential component of any institution. They provide a physical space for the organization's operations and play a crucial role in creating a positive impression on visitors and stakeholders. Ensuring efficient and effective facility management is paramount to the institution's success and reputation. Read on to find out how to improve physical asset performance.

Passion. That's the first word that comes to mind after a week of meeting dedicated professionals working to make Higher Education better for the future.

Embracing technology is essential for facility managers overseeing multi-site facility portfolios with numerous physical assets. Structured and organized facility management enhances the physical performance and appearance of buildings and systems and boosts occupant satisfaction. By improving the efficiency of maintenance and operations, technology can create a more comfortable and productive environment for building occupants. In this blog, we explore smart ways to improve physical asset management, offering better insights and visibility into the performance of physical assets for facility managers.

It's officially summer! The season of warmer weather and longer days brings challenges for facility managers who oversee corporate real estate, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and other systems of infrastructure.

In recent years, how students learn and interact has undergone a significant transformation, leading to a shift in how colleges and universities approach their learning spaces. With a growing need for flexible, reconfigurable, and technology-enabled classrooms, institutions are now reimagining their existing spaces to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.