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!

Intellis Guide to Physical Asset Optimization: Unlocking the Power of Effective Facility Management

Optimizing physical asset management is critical to effectively managing facilities. But what exactly does physical asset optimization entail? In this beginner's guide, we'll demystify the concept and provide a comprehensive understanding of how it can transform your facility management practices.

Plan for Aging Buildings: Best Practices and Policies for Higher Education Facilities

Higher education facilities play a crucial role in shaping the future of our society. They provide students with a platform to learn, grow, and build their careers. However, maintaining these facilities can take time and effort, particularly regarding aging buildings.

Celebrating Earth Day: The Importance of Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

Celebrating Earth Day: The Importance of Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate the importance of protecting our planet and, at the heart of it, its infrastructure. The health of our buildings and infrastructure directly affects the well-being of humans and the environment. Therefore, maintaining the built environment is critical.

5 Impactful Ways to Align Facility Capital Investments with Business Initiatives

What are the most impactful ways to align facility capital investments with business goals? Facilities play a crucial role in supporting the operations and success of all businesses. As a result, facility capital investments significantly impact a company's bottom line. However, to ensure that these investments align with the company mission, it is essential to consider several key factors. This blog will explore the best strategies to align facility capital investments with business initiatives.

The FOUNDATION Solution for Successful Strategic Facility Planning

The FOUNDATION Solution for Successful Strategic Planning Successful strategic planning connects vision, priorities, people, and the physical institution to a flexible evaluation system, decision-making, and action. It shapes and guides the entire organization as it evolves and contextualizes operations within the broader community context.

What is a digital twin? Here's how data visualization is reshaping architecture, engineering, and construction

Are you curious about the latest technology transforming the world of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)? Look no further than the Digital Twin. This virtual model is an exact copy of a physical object or system that represents its entire lifecycle. The Digital Twin is a game-changer for the AEC industry, providing real-time data on physical assets and enabling engineers and operators to make data-driven decisions and monitor assets remotely. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of Digital Twins for AEC and how they are being used in the industry. But before that, let's understand what Digital Twins are and how they work.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Happy Earth Day 2020! This marks the 50th Anniversary since in 1970, a 25-year-old graduate student, Denis Hayes organized the very first Earth Day. The success of that event, which brought together 20 million Americans, helped to spark the modern environmental movement.

What are the benefits of Blockchain for Facilities Managers?

Welcome to the world of blockchain technology and its impact on facility management! As a facility manager, you know how important it is to streamline operations and maintain secure data. With the rise of blockchain, you now have a powerful tool at your disposal to help you achieve those goals. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of blockchain for facility management and how it can revolutionize the way you operate. So, let's dive into the exciting world of blockchain and see what it has in store for facility managers like you!

Here's why Facility Condition Assessments are critical to running a successful business

It is critical to know the extent to which the buildings, physical assets and systems in your portfolio are performing. Having comprehensive data on all assets, enables Facility Managers to identify potential opportunities for facility optimization.

Celebrating Earth Day and the Built Environment

Happy Earth Day! Infrastructure is an environmental issue. The health of our buildings and infrastructure directly impacts the well-being of humans and the environment. In this way, maintaining the built environment—our buildings, dams, bridges, power grids, and transportation systems—is absolutely crucial.