Emergency response management systems (ERMS) are critical tools designed to coordinate and manage resources and responsibilities during emergencies. These systems ensure timely and effective responses to crises, including natural disasters, health emergencies, and industrial accidents.

Imagine making every decision about your school’s facilities with confidence, knowing centralized, accurate data backs it. With Foundation, a leading K-12 capital planning software, school districts can turn every dollar into a strategic investment in student success.

Let’s be honest—capital planning can feel like herding cats… in a spreadsheet… during a budget meeting. Between outdated data, impossible-to-track assets, and last-minute funding changes, it’s a miracle anyone gets anything done. But what if you could skip the chaos and get straight to the clarity? That’s exactly what The Foundation Platform was built for.

Navigating the complexities of capital planning in large urban school districts requires strategic foresight and innovative solutions to ensure optimal use of resources.

Every year, facility management professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public buildings operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably. World FM Day on May 14, 2025, allows us to celebrate and recognize the essential professionals who continually improve our built environment.

As we celebrate Earth Day, it's crucial to recognize the role that sustainable capital planning plays in creating a greener future. Facilities managers, school administrators, and public sector leaders have a unique opportunity to drive environmental responsibility through more intelligent asset management and data-driven decision-making.

Sustainability is no longer an option in facilities management—it's a necessity. As organizations strive to reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficient and cost-effective operations, capital planning plays a crucial role in achieving long-term sustainability goals.

The Opal Group's Edu-Tech Facilities Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the future of K12 facility planning. Among the standout presentations was Steven Warshaw's talk, How AI and Digital Twins are Transforming K12 Facility Planning—a compelling look at how emerging technologies are reshaping the way schools manage and plan for infrastructure needs. Join us as we explore key takeaways from Steven's talk and discuss how Intellis uses these technologies to help school districts optimize their capital planning processes with K-12 Capital Planning Software.

The future of K-12 facility planning is here, and it's powered by AI and digital twins. Schools nationwide are embracing these cutting-edge technologies to make data-driven decisions, optimize capital planning, and create more resilient learning environments. Join us at the Edu-Tech Facilities Summit 2025, where industry expert Steven Warshaw will share his insights on how AI and digital twins are revolutionizing school infrastructure.

Technology isn’t just enhancing education—it’s reshaping it.