As campus facilities grow, managing the lifecycle of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure is increasingly complex. Outdated life cycle costing software can create obstacles to efficient campus management, leading to oversights, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

Ever walk into a building, notice a flickering lightbulb, and wonder if that's just the universe sending you a message or a sign that maybe, just maybe, your facility could use a little TLC? It's probably the second one.

Facility managers ensure buildings and physical assets are operating efficiently. Facility Management is a challenging field due to the difficulty of accessing critical areas in a building, particularly the roof. However, with the advancement in technology, drones have emerged as a game-changer in the industry. Drones for Facilities Management offers a safe and cost-effective solution to access and inspect difficult-to-reach areas in buildings, making condition assessments more efficient and effective. In this blog, you will learn about the benefits of drones for facility management.

The CFTA 2024 Conference has concluded, and it was an honor for Intellis to participate in this premier event for facility management professionals. Held from July 30th to August 1st, 2024, in Pasadena, CA, the conference provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and innovative solutions in building management.

Maintaining a multi-site building portfolio can be daunting, especially when regularly assessing each property's condition. Traditional methods of managing facility assessments involve mountains of paperwork, spreadsheets, and inconsistent data collection. This is where Intellis comes in; our comprehensive digital solution, Foundation, seamlessly captures and manages condition assessments across multiple facilities.

Optimizing physical asset management is critical to effectively managing facilities. But what exactly does physical asset optimization entail? In this beginner's guide, we'll demystify the concept and provide a comprehensive understanding of how it can transform your facility management practices.

Embracing technology in facility management is key to staying ahead. One essential tool in the facility manager's arsenal is software. This blog delves into the intricacies of the role of software in facilities management, highlighting the key benefits and explaining why it is a must-have for managers aiming to optimize operations.

Sustainability has emerged as a central concern for facilities executives worldwide. With businesses setting ambitious net-zero emissions targets and advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives to combat climate change and foster resilient facility management and development, the pressure is to incorporate sustainable practices into facility capital planning and project investment. However, achieving these goals can be demanding, and organizations face significant challenges.

In today's rapidly evolving world, how we manage and plan for facilities is experiencing a digital transformation driven by the power of technology. With the increasing demand for innovation in the built environment, facility managers face the challenge of managing efficiency, comfort, and sustainability within budget constraints. To meet these demands and overcome legacy systems, facility managers are embracing the benefits of technology, including occupant engagement, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and other digital solutions.

In facilities management, "capital investment" and "capital planning" are often used interchangeably, confusing FM professionals. While both concepts are crucial for maintaining and improving physical assets, they serve distinct purposes and should be approached differently to achieve long-term success.