Facility managers have to be ready for anything from bomb threats to flooding, labor strikes, workplace violence and so much more. Particularly while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and impact the way facilities are used and managed, now more than ever is the time to ensure you have a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan.

Welcome to our blog on Smart Cities and the technological developments revolutionizing the Facilities Management Industry. At Intellis, we are always looking for exciting innovations that help maintain the built environment more efficiently, and Smart Cities is an area that continually excites us. This blog will explore three cool Smart City projects that use emerging technologies to solve everyday challenges for urban dwellers, including intelligent gunshot detection, smart streetlights, and innovative skin technology. These projects lead the way in the Smart City revolution, and we can't wait to share them with you.

Welcome to our blog on cutting-edge technologies transforming Facility Management on college and university campuses! This article will explore how technology empowers facility leaders and capital planners to improve efficiency and make strategic decisions. Join us as we delve into the latest innovations in Building Information Management (BIM), smart campuses, environmental sustainability, and the transformative impact of Intellis software.

Happy New Year! In 2020 nearly every industry was required to pivot toward digital alternatives. In the coming years, we predict that the Facility Management industry will continue to shift toward even greater digital transformation. By taking advantage of optimization solutions that have expanded to also focus on enhanced asset performance and maintenance management, your facilities team can save money, lower risk and improve efficiency.

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.

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.

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