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.

After a great week in Charlotte at this year's IFMA World Workplace conference, we're excited and inspired by the dedication and achievements of the many leaders in the facilities management arena who are working to improve the built environment for the better. This blog discusses the most exciting takeaways from this year's event.

Are you headed to Charlotte, NC, next week for the International Facilities Management Association's annual World Workplace conference? Our leadership team will be there, and it would be great to see you, too!

Mergers and acquisitions have become a prevalent strategic move in the healthcare industry, impacting the landscape of healthcare facilities in various ways. In this blog, we will explore the implications and effects of mergers and acquisitions on healthcare facilities, shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges faced by industry stakeholders. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in comprehending the constantly evolving nature of healthcare delivery and its impact on patient care.

Traditionally, Facility Optimization has focused on decreasing energy use, increasing equipment reliability, and reducing operating costs. Today, Facility Optimization has evolved far beyond simply managing energy consumption as a tactic to improve the bottom line. Innovative tech and software platforms have revolutionized how Facility Managers operate buildings, focusing on enhanced asset performance, connected buildings, and preventive maintenance management.

Facility managers in the healthcare sector are tasked with a myriad of constraints—from aging infrastructure to staying compliant amidst constant changes to health and safety regulations to shrinking budgets. Therefore, it is critical to know how every building, physical asset, and system in your care is performing and where there are opportunities for facility optimization.