It's that time of year again—school is back in session! Now is the perfect opportunity to discuss facilities management and capital planning for K-12 education. Making strategic decisions that transform your institution to improve the student experience, increase enrollment, and boost ROI is a challenging task that requires careful consideration.

How can I plan strategic facility capital for higher education buildings, grounds, and physical assets? The answer is clear: implement capital planning software. The FOUNDATION solution by Intellis is a fully configurable enterprise platform. It is designed to help you manage facilities, mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and make more intelligent strategic decisions.

The Intellis team is pleased to announce that we are attending this year's Higher Ed Facilities Forum (HEFF) from November 7th to 9th! We are looking forward to connecting with facility leaders from colleges and universities from across the nation. These are the top 3 reasons we're delighted to attend this year's Higher Education Facilities Forum!

How has the pandemic changed college and university facility planning? The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed college and university facility planning. A majority of teaching and learning now takes place either entirely online or through a hybrid setup. While there is no reliable prediction of how the pandemic will develop in the future, it is clear that higher education institutions are committed to continuing the pursuit of their educational mission.

In the post-COVID world, technology has become an indispensable tool for facility teams at colleges and universities. With the rise of mobile data-collection technology, facility managers now have access to powerful tools that can help streamline work processes, track physical assets, and oversee building facilities. In this blog, we'll explore the many benefits of mobile tech for college and university facility managers and how it is revolutionizing the way they manage their day-to-day operations. So, buckle up and get ready to discover the amazing possibilities that mobile data-collection technology has to offer.

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.

Do you feel held back by a lack of time and a limited budget? As a higher education administrator, you strive to provide students with the best possible experience. But that's just the tip of the iceberg in today's competitive landscape. To stay ahead, you must make strategic decisions that enhance the student experience, increase enrollment, and improve Return on Investment (ROI). Read on to find out how Intellis's Solutions for Higher Education offers a stress-free way to strategically manage physical assets and optimize long-term investments in college and university buildings.

The Intellis team regularly connects with heads of facilities, capital planning, construction, and engineering from the best colleges and universities nationwide. It is always a pleasure to meet college and university leaders who oversee all design and construction aspects and discuss their unique challenges and trends impacting higher education facilities.

Managing an extensive portfolio of facilities and infrastructure at colleges and universities is no easy task. Many maintenance and engineering managers struggle with developing capital plans, and determining how funds should be spent is complicated. This blog post explores the ways in which software can enhance facility capital planning for higher education institutions. It aims to provide insights on how technology can improve the planning process and achieve better outcomes.

The Intellis team spent the week in Austin at the Campus FM Technology Association Conference connecting with Facility Management technology leaders to share insights and ideas with the aim of improving the management of campus facilities.