Facility managers in the K12 Education sector are tasked with various constraints—from aging public school 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 opportunities exist for facility optimization.

The health and safety of all students and staff is the top priority for K12 Schools, and it is now more than ever in the wake of the evolving global situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

We are pleased to share that Intellis took part in this year's virtual Campus Facilities Summit, which brought together the heads of facilities, capital planning, construction and engineering from the top colleges and universities across the nation.

“When facilities managers see that FOUNDATION isn’t just a disruptor but an enabler for more effective data collection, analysis, evaluation, and planning, we’ll see more and more organizations optimizing their investments,” says Steven Warshaw, CEO and Founder at Intellis.

What is Facility Optimization?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a staggering impact across the globe. Life has been disrupted as hundreds of thousands battle the disease and millions more do their part to flatten the curve. The American Higher Education industry has not been spared from COVID-19’s reach, as learning has moved online with a mix of in-person classes on some campuses. However, a full and permanent reopening remains uncertain.

September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), which promotes family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.

Data collected during the Facility Condition Assessment is a valuable tool for long-range planning. It enables executives to make decisions based on comprehensive reports and provides a strategic framework for planning future improvements.

With growing urban populations and increasing electricity usage, there’s more demand than ever for innovation in facilities management.