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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!

National Preparedness Month: 5 Smart Ways to Improve Preventive Maintenance

September marks National Preparedness Month (NPM) in the US, an important initiative promoting disaster planning and preparedness. While this annual event primarily focuses on individual and community preparedness, it's an opportune moment for those in the facility management (FM) industry to revisit and fortify their preventive maintenance programs.

Getting Ahead: Smart Tips for K-12 Facility Managers to Prep for the New School Year

The back-to-school season is rapidly approaching, bringing excitement and anticipation. It's also a pivotal time for K-12 school facility managers tasked with ensuring that school buildings are ready to welcome students, teachers, and staff.

The Most Common Summer Problems in School Facilities Management and How to Solve Them

The Most Common Summer Problems in School Facilities Management and How to Solve Them As the school year ends and summer vacation begins, the facilities team can use lower occupancy to enhance school buildings. But what are the most common problems they face during the summer months? And more importantly, how can they solve them? In this blog, we've got the scoop on the top 5 problems in school summer facilities management and how to tackle them like a pro.

How can I improve preventive maintenance for facilities?

How can I improve preventive maintenance for facilities planning? Preventive maintenance is critical for optimal operational conditions for your organization's physical assets. This typically involves regular inspections to detect and correct defaults and repair deficiencies before a breakdown occurs. Here we discuss three tips for improving your organization's preventive maintenance program.

Why is accurate reporting important for facilities management?

Why is accurate reporting necessary for facilities management? Accurate reporting is essential for facilities management and capital planning because it is the most precise way to define the next steps regarding procuring financial, programmatic, and staff resources. Equally important is the practice facility managers present this data.

What should Facility Managers do to prepare buildings for Spring?

What are the essential tasks that Facility Managers must do to prepare for Spring? As the seasons shift from the dark days of winter to the renewal of springtime, many areas across the United States experience variable climate change from savage spring downpours to rapidly melting snow and frost left over from winter.

3 Cool Smart City Projects You Need to Know About

Welcome to our blog on Smart Cities and the technological developments revolutionizing the Facilities Management Industry. At Intellis, we are always looking for exciting innovations that help maintain the built environment more efficiently, and Smart Cities is an area that continually excites us. This blog will explore three cool Smart City projects that use emerging technologies to solve everyday challenges for urban dwellers, including intelligent gunshot detection, smart streetlights, and innovative skin technology. These projects lead the way in the Smart City revolution, and we can't wait to share them with you.

Smart ways to improve your preventive maintenance program

September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.

The top 3 tips for protecting empty buildings due to COVID-19

So many once busy buildings are now practically left empty or admitting only a few visitors a day. Now is the time to ensure all facilities and assets are protected by reviewing security measures and updating procedures.

Intellis software improves buildings and promotes health and wellbeing of students and staff

The health of our buildings, particularly, k to 12 schools and colleges and university facilities, is more important than ever.