Real-Time Space Utilisation Measurement through RFID
Accurate information on how office space is being used is essential for companies to maximise the use of space and reduce unwanted real estate. Areas which are under utilised can be reconfigured or removed altogether. This data can also be used to better control energy requirements of a building by ensuring that only space which is in use is treated.
Many companies today still rely on manual collection of utilisation data which is costly and does not provide real time data.
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a location-based technology system which is able to provide the most accurate information available on how space is being used. Users are issued with tokens which then track their movements to within 15cm.
Tokens can also be attached to assets for security purposes.
Clients include: Royal Bank of Scotland
Space Management Systems
Managing space effectively is a top priority for companies. The cost of real estate means that companies are increasingly looking to accommodate aggressive growth strategies without increasing the amount of square metres leased. On top of this, there is evidence that existing office space is not well utilised. On average only 40% of office space is fully utilised.
The emergence of the knowledge economy requires a change of emphasis on the use of space in the office, away from fixed desk working to more flexible working including shared desks as well as a range of more collaborative spaces.
Workplace and Resource Management Solutions support flexible working by providing users with the information they require to schedule the most appropriate space for their specific task.
Synchronous Scheduling of Workspace and Energy
Building Sustainability Ltd (BSL) a separate Cordless Group company, has partnered with space management vendor PeopleCube. BSL has integrated its “Footprint Tracker” software with PeopleCube’s Workplace Scheduling Solution to enable the intelligent synchronous scheduling of workspace and building energy resources, such as heating and lighting. This creates the potential to maximise the use of workspace as well as minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Clients include: Morgan Lovell, Royal Bank of Scotland
