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.

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.

Schools are valuable assets for their communities. They offer a central location for learning, sports, and gatherings. Each day, students, parents, faculty and other groups leverage their local school facilities to improve lives and further their educational mission.

Increasingly, institutions across all industries—from education to healthcare to government—want to align buildings and capital investments with the organization's mission. This requires a focus on outcomes beyond reliability and efficiency. It aligns the facility budget and capital investments with the organization's overall strategic plan, making the institution more impactful.

Your facilities are one of your healthcare institution's most visible physical assets. So, why wouldn't you want Healthcare Facilities Improvements to improve operational efficiency?

Happy Earth Day! Infrastructure is an environmental issue. The health of our buildings and infrastructure directly impacts the well-being of humans and the environment. In this way, maintaining the built environment—our buildings, dams, bridges, power grids, and transportation systems—is absolutely crucial.

Making strategic decisions that transform your institution in a way that enhances student experience, increases enrollment, and improves ROI is no easy task.

University students spend 20 to 30 hours a week in classrooms and labs. At Intellis, we know that educational institutions want to match their students' dedication with a commitment to ensuring their atmosphere is healthy, safe, stimulating, and prepared to meet the individual needs of all higher education students.

Facilities are the backbone of any organization. Their upkeep is critical for ensuring safety and maintaining optimal functionality. Facility condition assessments (FCAs) are essential for identifying potential issues, evaluating asset conditions, and guiding capital investment decisions. However, managing assessments for multiple buildings and assets across diverse sites can be complex.

Recent studies have shown that space growth is outpacing enrollment growth in higher education. The goal is to grow enrollment and increase space at about the same rate. However, since 2012, space growth has continued to rise while enrollment growth has remained flat. This blog discusses how to improve strategic planning in managing higher education facilities.