Skip links and keyboard navigation

2.4 Space overview

Space management refers to the process of identifying and managing specific office accommodation area requirements and functional needs over time.

For agencies as office accommodation users, the space-management process involves:

  • refining and reviewing service-delivery business plans, establishing detailed office accommodation areas and identifying accommodation functional needs
  • matching the quantity (area) and quality (functionality) of the workspace to the business (service-delivery) need
  • identifying and managing the financial implications.

For the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works as office-accommodation provider, the space-management process involves:

  • consulting with agencies
  • analysing the property market and status of the building construction industry
  • identifying the actual and potential availability of office accommodation suitable for use by agencies
  • developing asset and accommodation strategies for the Brisbane CBD and 18 strategically significant regional centres in consultation with agencies
  • submissions to the Executive Government and DG's as required
  • developing accommodation guidelines, practice notes, standards, benchmarks, occupancy agreements and standard lease documentation
  • developing and reviewing internal procedures for the department's office accommodation management systems.