It's officially summer! The season of warmer weather and longer days, and with that, challenges for facility managers who care for corporate real estate, k to 12 schools, colleges and universities, and other systems of infrastructure.

May 15, 2019 From all of us at Intellis, Happy World FM Day! Today we celebrate FM professionals. Thank you to all the facilities management professionals who keep our built environment healthy, safe, and productive!

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.

Emerging technologies are transforming the facility management industry in significant ways, particularly in terms of how data is collected and analyzed for capital planning. Here we discuss the top trends that are driving digital transformation in capital planning and asset management for facilities.

The Healthcare industry is one of the most innovative sectors and is currently experiencing rapid advancement. So, the Intellis executive team spent last week meeting leaders at the annual HIMSS conference, a pivotal health IT event held in Orlando. The conference brings together over 45,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives, vendors, and patient advocates from around the world.

How well is your facility prepared for the future? Managing buildings, infrastructure, and equipment requires more than routine maintenance—it demands a strategic approach.

As cities grow and populations rise, the demand for electricity and other resources in the built environment increases rapidly. This has led to a need for innovative solutions that can help Facility Managers meet these growing demands while also reducing the impact on the environment. From innovative grid systems and energy-efficient buildings to renewable energy sources and sustainable transportation options, there are many different ways that we can work towards creating a more sustainable and livable future for everyone. By embracing new technologies and approaches to urban development, we can help ensure that our cities remain vibrant, healthy, and resilient for future generations.

Digital transformation dominated the Facilities Management sector in 2018. When it comes to improvements around quality, production, and longevity of physical assets, digital transformation is an unfolding revolution set to continue throughout 2019. Here, we discuss the top Facility Management technology trends to watch.

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.

Facility management is about much more than managing buildings, infrastructure, and services—it is critical to the successful functioning of every organization, according to a recent IFMA report on strategic decision-making. Asset optimization is all about making strategic improvements to the effectiveness of your overall asset management methodology by providing more holistic adjustments.