Space Utilization Made Easy
For Data-Driven Workplace Evolution
Collect Small batches of Utilization Data for ongoing adaptations
Solve Immediate Problems
Traditionally, measuring space utilization, also referred to as performing time utilization studies (TUS), is a big investment in consulting for a one-time study. That may be appropriate for large-scale studies aimed at a decision point like a big move or a new facility. But smaller scale data collection can inform or test incremental changes.
“We are experiencing a problem” can turn into, “Let’s take some data for a day or two and see what’s really going on.” Fact-based conversations facilitate change.
Gather data in team-sized chunks that you can act on quickly. Get rapid feedback on workplace experiments and innovations. Small, and sometimes repeated studies produce data that can make a difference in your response to changing regulatory environments and emotional reactions to safety needs.
Before-and-After Studies
Track peak utilization over time, filtered by neighborhood and time-ranges
Perform “check-ups” by comparing neighborhoods before and after changes
Compare utilization rates by space type across projects or neighborhoods
Show activity patterns: focus vs. collaborative work, occupancy vs. seat count, etc.
Understand over- vs. underutilized spaces by neighborhood. Calculate adjustments to increase or decrease average and peak utilization
View summary reporting of all neighborhoods or projects in one place
Learn more about the value of utilization data and how to apply it.
Leverage Best Practices
Utilization studies don’t have to be big and cumbersome. Leverage the best practices of traditionally large utilization studies without the cost of comprehensive projects.
Think smaller. You control the scale and frequency of studying utilization but without the learning curve. With upfront (remote) set-up by FacilityQuest, you gather the data on your own while leveraging full FacilityQuest support for project management. Learn as you go to ask better questions of the data. You are not starting from scratch. You are not alone.
No learning curve to get started. A FacilityQuest concierge sets up your first project so you are ready to gather data.
Remote services included: uploading floor plans, setting up data collection spaces, tracking space types, remote training of data takers, and more.
Monthly check-ins: collaborate with workplace professionals at FacilityQuest for guidance on actionable next steps, or to explore different interpretations of the data.
Visualize your Data, Act on the Results
Start with your floor plans, in whatever state they exist. Overlay with annotations and markup to show current reality. After gathering even a little bit of data, heat maps show patterns and outliers.
In this heat map, observation points are evaluating a circulation space near conference rooms, showing the importance of space never planned for gatherings.
Model Your Options
“How do our meeting rooms and open spaces get used throughout the day? By how many people, doing what activities? When does demand exceed availability?”
With future-state modeling calculators, your current utilization trends can help predict performance of new space configurations. Compare neighborhoods and review workplace scenarios against strategic goals; different ways of working will have different density scenarios and require specialized calculations.
Q&A sessions for interpreting study results: FacilityQuest guides you through the results of your first study; you request assistance as needed in subsequent studies.
Occupancy Sensor Data
You can also see your existing occupancy sensor data on floor plans. Ask us how.
AMBIENT DATA BY NEIGHBORHOOD
How lively/busy does the space feel?
Are people working more collaboratively or individually?
How much movement/churn is observed? (change in space occupied or change in activity)
Noise levels
Light levels