Facilities Planning and Space Management for Modern Workplaces |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

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

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Facilities Planning and Space Management for Modern Workplaces Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees