Space Management Project
UK Higher Education Space Management Project
Case studies
September 2006 2006/41
Space Management Project: case studies
Contents
Page Executive summary Introduction 1. 2. 3. Queen Margaret University College – The Relocate Project University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Versatile research buildings Sheffield Hallam University – Promoting effective utilisation The Devonshire Building space management policy 3 5 7 17 27 34
Annex 1:
Space Management Project: case studies
2006/41 1
Executive summary
This report brings together three case studies which explore different aspects of space management in individual institutions. It was prepared for the UK Space Management Project by independent consultants Kilner Planning, with assistance from senior estates professionals from the featured institutions, below. The case studies focus on issues which were highlighted as being of particular interest to many institutions during the survey of space management practice in Phase One of the Space Management Project and in feedback from Space Management Group seminars. They are: • • • Queen Margaret University College – The Relocate Project University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Versatile research buildings Sheffield Hallam University – Promoting effective utilisation.
The new campus is now under construction and it will have over 30 per cent less net internal non-residential floorspace than the existing estate, now spread over three separate sites. The reduction in space is based on the results of a detailed space modelling exercise which generated a predicted profile of future space needs. Projected increases in utilisation are a key driver behind the planned efficiencies in the provision of teaching space. This case study is likely to be of particular interest to higher education institutions (HEIs) that are considering: • • • rationalising all or part of their estates and replacing outdated space with new facilities planning future space needs and how to
Case studies
September 2006 2006/41
Space Management Project: case studies
Contents
Page Executive summary Introduction 1. 2. 3. Queen Margaret University College – The Relocate Project University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Versatile research buildings Sheffield Hallam University – Promoting effective utilisation The Devonshire Building space management policy 3 5 7 17 27 34
Annex 1:
Space Management Project: case studies
2006/41 1
Executive summary
This report brings together three case studies which explore different aspects of space management in individual institutions. It was prepared for the UK Space Management Project by independent consultants Kilner Planning, with assistance from senior estates professionals from the featured institutions, below. The case studies focus on issues which were highlighted as being of particular interest to many institutions during the survey of space management practice in Phase One of the Space Management Project and in feedback from Space Management Group seminars. They are: • • • Queen Margaret University College – The Relocate Project University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Versatile research buildings Sheffield Hallam University – Promoting effective utilisation.
The new campus is now under construction and it will have over 30 per cent less net internal non-residential floorspace than the existing estate, now spread over three separate sites. The reduction in space is based on the results of a detailed space modelling exercise which generated a predicted profile of future space needs. Projected increases in utilisation are a key driver behind the planned efficiencies in the provision of teaching space. This case study is likely to be of particular interest to higher education institutions (HEIs) that are considering: • • • rationalising all or part of their estates and replacing outdated space with new facilities planning future space needs and how to