Welcome to the Intellis Blog

From thought-provoking ideas on Facility Capital Planning to entertaining stories about Successful Client Partnerships to innovations in Facilities management, the Intellis Blog has it all. So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the world of smart solutions to improve the built environment!

Here's why 'digital transformation' is not just a buzz term for facility management

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

3 important ways mobile technology makes facility management, facility condition assessments, and capital planning a whole lot easier

Information on demand when and where you need it? That's the top benefit of using mobile technology to access data that your facilities management team has collected about your organization's buildings and physical assets.

Demystifying Life Cycle Costing and Total Cost of Ownership

Are you curious about what goes into calculating the actual cost of owning and maintaining assets over their lifetime? You've likely heard the terms Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) thrown around. These two methodologies have become buzzwords in facilities management and facility capital planning, and for good reason. By taking a closer look at the various costs associated with asset ownership and utilization, LCC and TCO can help organizations make more informed decisions about their investments. In this blog, we will delve deeper into these concepts and explore how they can be applied to optimize asset management strategies.

Making Strategic Decisions: Enhancing Facilities with Capital Planning Software

Facility management involves so much more than simply managing buildings, infrastructure, and services—it is critical to the successful functioning of every organization.

3 smart summer maintenance tips for facilities

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a top concern, but it is also now officially summer!

Celebrating World FM Day!

From all of us at Intellis, Happy World FM Day! Today we celebrate facility management professionals worldwide!

Strategically Plan and Manage Your Campus Facilities during COVID and Beyond

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 and the date when campuses will reopen seems uncertain.

We are here for you: Information and Resources about COVID-19 for Facilities Managers and Capital Planners

Things have dramatically changed in a matter of days for many. School closures, self-quarantine and tough decisions about cancel meetings and events. While these are not the easiest decisions, experts have recommended social distancing in order to help slowdown the spread of COVID-19 and "flatten the curve".

Protecting Students and Staff: Proactive measures that all K12 Schools and Universities can implement to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As of Monday March 16 many public and private schools across the nation have now been closed. And the situation is continuing to change. School closures, self-quarantine, social distancing and tough decisions including cancelled meetings and other in-person events have become essential to help 'flatten the curve', slowing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and helping to ensure that key healthcare facilities do not become overburdened. While these are not the easiest decisions, they can help slowdown the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of all of students and staff is always a top priority for K12 Schools as well as Colleges and Universities, and it is now more than ever in the wake of the evolving global situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We encourage everyone to listen to facts and not respond to fear, and we have provided a list of resources at the end of this article.

Stress-Free K12 Facility Management and Capital Planning?

It’s possible with Intellis.