At this point in our whitepaper journey, you are measuring real-time data, you have your space analytics done, and you have insight into how well your spaces are being used. The next step is to translate the results into real estate decision-making.
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What are optimal frequency and occupancy rates?
In this whitepaper, we talk about what is a good benchmark for frequency and occupancy rates. We look at guidance for this question for both scheduled and actual use. Also, we explain from a scheduling perspective why there is a maximum to frequency and occupancy rates.
The business case for efficient space use
Next, the whitepaper moves to the business case. Here we explain how to use frequency and occupancy rates in a business case and we argue why initially we base our business cases on just an improvement of the frequency rate.
Hitting a moving target
Finally, we discuss incorporating forecasts for the student population into the business case. This is especially important because the required teaching space capacity changes as the student population changes. Furthermore, it affects the way in which the institution can save space: whether that is through right-sizing, avoiding new investment, or deciding not to rent extra space in the busiest weeks of the year.
As PLEQ, we support higher education in getting their business case right using real-time data, helping them to confidently move forward in right-sizing strategies for their campuses.
Download the whitepaper here (NL or EN): https://www.pleqcampus.com/whitepapers
