Welcome to this month's Intellis Newsletter, where we delve into the trends and insights shaping the facility management world today.

First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone who joined us for Opal Group's Campus Facilities Summit at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA, from October 22 to October 24, 2023. It was truly invigorating to reconnect with colleagues and forge new connections with Chief Facilities Officers, AVP of Facilities, Directors of Construction, and heads of facilities, capital planning, construction, and engineering from the top colleges and universities nationwide. We hope you found the event as enriching as we did at Intellis.

In this month's Intellis Newsletter, you will:

- Find out about the latest technologies transforming facility planning. 
- Discover strategies to optimize the lifespan of aging buildings. 
- Learn about actionable steps to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency.

Key Insights from the 2023 Campus Facilities Summit

Attending this year's Opal Group Campus Facilities Summit gave our team valuable insights into the latest trends in Facility Management and Capital Planning at Higher Education Institutions nationwide. 

• College and university facility managers are increasingly prioritizing integrated solutions to optimize operations.
• Increasing demand at higher education institutions for all new systems to be seamlessly embedded into existing IT environments.
• Furthermore, API integrations are now more crucial than ever for ensuring seamless communication and data sharing between systems.
• Finally, industry experts seek niche solutions to address specific pain points and achieve their goals.

Discussions from the Conference Floor

While at the Summit, the Intellis team enjoyed engaging with higher education professionals.

The topic of discussion? How our innovative facility capital planning solutions can revolutionize campus buildings and grounds. 

The team was delighted to share insights on how technology like The FOUNDATION Solution enhances Facility Condition Assessment and Capital Planning at higher education institutions. During our roundtable discussions, we heard from many in the FCA community about their growing concerns regarding the challenges posed by aging facilities on campus and the need for comprehensive solutions.

Plan for Aging Buildings

Steve Warshaw, Intellis CEO, was honored to present his keynote, Plan for Aging Buildings, where he addressed innovative solutions and strategies for a sustainable future on campus. 

Steve Warshaw, CEO at Intellis, delivers his keynote presentation, Plan for Aging Buildings, at the Opal Group 2023 Campus Facilities Summit in Philidelphia on Monday, October 23, 2023.  

During the Plan for Aging Buildings presentation, Steve shared his expertise on the latest facility planning technologies. He provided insightful strategies to optimize the lifespan of aging buildings and also discussed innovative solutions to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency. Steve's presentation focused on ensuring the longevity and efficiency of higher education institutions' infrastructure.

Proud Sponsors of the 2023 Opal Group Campus Facilities Summit

Intellis took great pride in sponsoring this year's Summit, and we were grateful for the opportunity to share our insights.

Intellis is proud to have sponsored the 2023 Opal Group Campus Facilities Summit! 

Sponsoring this year's Summit allowed us to connect with higher education leaders and showcase our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability in facility capital planning. Our team was thrilled to meet with higher education innovators and showcase our state-of-the-art Facility Capital Planning software. Our participation in the Summit allowed us to network with peers in the industry and highlight our expertise in the latest facility planning technologies. 

Next Steps Following the Summit

Heads of facilities, capital planning, construction, and engineering at colleges and universities face various challenges, including aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and increasing stakeholder demands for improved facilities. Higher education facility managers must navigate complex compliance regulations as well as the need to adapt to rapidly evolving technology. It is imperative to find ways of balancing these competing priorities and thus ensure campus facilities are safe and efficient and meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.

As a leading provider of comprehensive facility planning technologies, Intellis is committed to empowering higher education institutions to improve the performance and longevity of their campus infrastructure. We encourage all attendees to schedule a demo with us to learn more about our software solutions to optimize the lifespan of aging buildings while enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency.

At Intellis, we believe in the power of technology to transform campus facilities and support the success of higher education institutions. Join the #Intellis revolution today, and let us help you achieve your facility planning goals. The FOUNDATION Solution is powerful software that makes it easier to conduct Facility Condition Assessments and develop justifiable Capital Plans.

Thank you for reading the November Newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Warm regards,
The Intellis Team

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As a leading provider of comprehensive facility planning technologies, Intellis is committed to empowering higher education institutions to improve the performance and longevity of their campus infrastructure. 

At Intellis, we focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability in facility capital planning to empower higher education institutions to improve performance and prolong the life of buildings on campus.