Facilities Planning and Space Management for Modern Workplaces Training Course
Facilities Planning is the process of aligning physical space with organizational needs — ensuring that every square meter of a building supports how people actually work…
Facilities Planning is the process of aligning physical space with organizational needs — ensuring that every square meter of a building supports how people actually work. As hybrid working models, flexible layouts, and shifting occupancy patterns reshape modern offices, effective space management has become critical to controlling costs, supporting productivity, and creating workplaces people want to use.
To help facilities professionals respond to these changes, the Facilities Planning and Space Management for Modern Workplaces training course, provides practical tools for developing workplace strategy, analyzing space utilization, and managing occupancy planning across dynamic work environments.
Through a data-driven, practical approach, participants learn how to plan space more effectively, respond to changing occupancy needs, and align facilities decisions with broader organizational goals.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the core principles of Facilities Planning and its role in supporting organizational objectives.
Develop a workplace strategy that reflects how employees actually use space.
Measure and analyze space utilization using occupancy data and observation techniques.
Apply occupancy planning methods to forecast future space needs.
Design flexible layouts that support hybrid and activity-based working models.
Use space management data to support real estate and cost-reduction decisions.
Communicate space planning recommendations effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Target Group
Facilities and space managers
Workplace strategy and real estate professionals
Office and workplace experience managers
Facilities planners and coordinators
Operations managers involved in space and occupancy decisions
Course Outline
Introduction to Facilities Planning
Defining facilities planning and its strategic role
The shift from traditional office layouts to modern, flexible workplaces
Key drivers shaping facilities planning today
Space Management Fundamentals
Core principles of effective space management
Space standards, benchmarks, and allocation methods
Balancing space efficiency with employee experience
Space Utilization Analysis
Methods for measuring space utilization, including sensors and observation studies
Interpreting utilization data to identify underused or overcrowded areas
Using utilization insights to inform layout and design decisions
Occupancy Planning
Forecasting future space needs based on headcount and growth plans
Scenario planning for hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Aligning occupancy planning with lease and real estate decisions
Workplace Strategy and Design
Developing a workplace strategy aligned with organizational culture
Designing spaces to support collaboration, focus, and flexibility
Change management considerations when redesigning workspaces
Technology and Tools for Space Management
Using computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems for space tracking
Leveraging sensors and workplace analytics platforms
Integrating space data with broader facilities management systems
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.