How do new innovations in Information Technology (IT) impact Facilities Management (FM)? Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and the Dark Web, but in this blog we are going to focus on Blockchain and explore the ways it could be applied to FM. At Intellis, we believe that mastery is a moving target, which is why we are constantly evolving our products and services to better serve your organization, and our development team has its eye on this exciting new technology!

Are you familiar with the financial terms that facility managers and capital planners use to make informed decisions? From calculating the Payback Period to determining the Return on Investment and completing a cost/benefit analysis, many tools can help you assess the financial viability of your projects. In this blog, we'll explore these concepts and show you how to apply them. So, if you're ready to take your financial management skills to the next level, read on!

Compliance is a critical concern in every aspect of the healthcare industry, particularly in the maintenance of facilities. When accrediting organizations, like The Joint Commission, arrive onsite for surveys, they examine everything and anything that impacts patient care, and that includes facilities-related elements such as cleanliness, clearly marked and accessible exits, the facility's ability to minimize the effects of smoke and heat, safety equipment maintenance and so much more.

After a great week in Charlotte at this year's IFMA World Workplace conference, we're excited and inspired by the dedication and achievements of the many leaders in the facilities management arena who are working to improve the built environment for the better. This blog discusses the most exciting takeaways from this year's event.

Are you headed to Charlotte, NC next week for the International Facilities Management Association's annual World Workplace conference? Our leadership team will be there, and it would be great to see you too!

Mergers and acquisitions have become a prevalent strategic move in the healthcare industry, impacting the landscape of healthcare facilities in various ways. In this blog, we will explore the implications and effects of mergers and acquisitions on healthcare facilities, shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges faced by industry stakeholders. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in comprehending the constantly evolving nature of healthcare delivery and its impact on patient care.

Traditionally, Facility Optimization has focused on decreasing energy use, increasing equipment reliability, and reducing operating costs. Today, Facility Optimization has evolved far beyond simply managing energy consumption as a tactic to improve the bottom line. Innovative tech and software platforms have revolutionized how Facility Managers operate buildings, focusing on enhanced asset performance, connected buildings, and preventive maintenance management.

Last week, our leadership team was welcomed to the National Association of College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. The NACUBO Annual Meeting is the education industry’s largest and best-attended event for college and university business officers and provided a great opportunity for the Intellis team to share ideas with higher education leaders.

At Intellis, we keep a keen eye on the technological developments shaping the future of the Facilities Management Industry. Our mission is to harness the latest tech advancements and incorporate them into our mobile enterprise solutions, such as FOUNDATION, to provide our clients with the best software solutions to ensure healthy building and infrastructure operations while reducing costs and improving productivity-boosting sustainability. Here are the top trends transforming the Facilities Management Industry.

Listen in as Mike Petrusky and Intellis CEO Steven Warshaw discuss music, riding the subway, and the future of the built environment on the Facility Management Innovator Podcast.