September marks National Preparedness Month (NPM) in the US. It's an important initiative promoting disaster planning and preparedness. While this annual event primarily focuses on individual and community preparedness, it's an opportune moment for those in the facility management (FM) industry to revisit and fortify their preventive maintenance programs.

If you're a part of the dynamic world of colleges and universities, you're well aware of the unique challenges of maintaining and improving campus facilities. Facilities managers at colleges and universities face many challenges due to these institutions' complex and diverse nature. Aging infrastructure, limited resources, and the ever-growing need for sustainability sometimes feel like hurdles too high to jump. But fear not, because we've got the ultimate solution that will change how you approach facilities management – our cutting-edge Facility Capital Planning Software - The FOUNDATION Solution!

In today's rapidly evolving world with rising inflation and limited budgets, it is imperative to optimize facilities and physical assets by conducting comprehensive Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) to efficiently collect component data and develop accurate reporting, thus producing justifiable capital plans.

Are you tired of long hours reviewing manual facility condition assessment reports? If yes, you need to switch to software-based solutions. Say goodbye to manual data entry and complicated spreadsheets. Experts recommend embracing technology for effective facility management, which can be achieved through cloud-based software that streamlines facility capital planning and empowers long-term success. Let's discuss the benefits of using software for condition assessments and capital planning.

Celebrating Earth Day: The Importance of Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate the importance of protecting our planet and, at the heart of it, its infrastructure. The health of our buildings and infrastructure directly affects the well-being of humans and the environment. Therefore, maintaining the built environment is critical.

What are the most impactful ways to align facility capital investments with business goals? Facilities play a crucial role in supporting the operations and success of all businesses. As a result, facility capital investments significantly impact a company's bottom line. However, several key factors must be considered to ensure these investments align with the company's mission. This blog explores smart strategies for aligning facility capital investments with business initiatives.

What is a Facility Planning Platform? A Facility Planning Platform supports facility condition assessments and facility capital planning programs. It enables facility teams to align facility capital planning programs with mission-critical institutional performance metrics such as net operating income, improved operating efficiency, and overall business improvement.

Welcome to a better way to perform facility condition assessments with FOUNDATION.Conditions! This blog explores how our digital solution revolutionizes facility condition assessments, leaving behind the analog age. Discover our software's benefits and features that simplify the process, improve consistency, and reduce costs.

It is critical to know the extent to which the buildings, physical assets, and systems in your care are performing. Having comprehensive data on all assets enables Facility Managers to identify potential opportunities for facility optimization.

Successful strategic facility planning connects vision, priorities, people, and the physical institution to a flexible evaluation system, decision-making, and action. It shapes and guides the entire organization as it evolves and contextualizes operations within the broader community context. In this blog, we will explore the significance of Strategic Facility Planning and introduce The FOUNDATION Solution, a comprehensive software designed to streamline facility management and improve long-term operational effectiveness.