Infrastructure and construction projects increasingly use innovative digital technology to improve long-term asset management. Here, we examine emerging technologies and trends leading the "Smart Cities" revolution.

Technology is transforming the way we learn and teach, and the facilities management industry is no exception. In recent years, higher education facilities professionals have been grappling with limited budgets and the need to do more with less. To address these challenges, the industry has been turning to technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. In this blog, we will explore three key tech trends that are revolutionizing the education facilities management industry. So, buckle up and get ready to discover the latest innovations that are reshaping this vital sector.

Facility management is about much more than managing buildings, infrastructure, and services—it is critical to the successful functioning of every organization, according to a recent IFMA report on strategic decision-making. Asset optimization is all about making strategic improvements to the effectiveness of your overall asset management methodology by providing more holistic adjustments.

Carmen Macias, Director of Project Management, has received a Silver Award for “Female Executive of The Year - Business Products - 11-2,500 Employees” and a Bronze Award for “Woman of The Year - Technology” at the 15th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The awards dinner took place at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City on Friday, November 16, 2018.

Facility managers must have emergency response management plans to ensure the safety of their employees, visitors, and physical assets. Such plans help mitigate the impact of unforeseen events such as natural disasters, accidents, or security breaches. They are designed to guide and direct employees during emergencies and outline the procedures for responding to threats. Read on to discover how to create an emergency response management plan.

Great things happen when engineering and social good are combined! Today, we congratulate the Department of Education (DOE) and the School Construction Authority (SCA) on releasing their exciting new proposal for a $17 billion capital plan for Fiscal Years 2020 to 2024.

How do new innovations in Information Technology (IT) impact Facilities Management (FM)? Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and the Dark Web, but in this blog we are going to focus on Blockchain and explore the ways it could be applied to FM. At Intellis, we believe that mastery is a moving target, which is why we are constantly evolving our products and services to better serve your organization, and our development team has its eye on this exciting new technology!

Are you familiar with the financial terms that facility managers and capital planners use to make informed decisions? From calculating the Payback Period to determining the Return on Investment and completing a cost/benefit analysis, many tools can help you assess the financial viability of your projects. In this blog, we'll explore these concepts and show you how to apply them. So, if you're ready to take your financial management skills to the next level, read on!

Compliance is a critical concern in every aspect of the healthcare industry, particularly in the maintenance of facilities. When accrediting organizations, like The Joint Commission, arrive onsite for surveys, they examine everything and anything that impacts patient care, and that includes facilities-related elements such as cleanliness, clearly marked and accessible exits, the facility's ability to minimize the effects of smoke and heat, safety equipment maintenance and so much more.

Having precise data in facilities management and capital plan reporting is crucial. But equally important is how facility managers present this information.