Effective workplace utilization hinges on tracking and interpreting key metrics that provide insights into how spaces are used. With Butlr’s AI-powered platform, facility managers can monitor a range of utilization metrics to understand occupancy patterns and optimize space.
Key Metrics to Track
Occupancy Rate: The percentage of available space that is actively being used at any given time. This metric helps determine how well different areas, such as meeting rooms or open desks, are being utilized.
Space Capacity: Measures how much of a room’s or area’s maximum capacity is being filled during its use. Low space capacity may indicate underutilization, while over-capacity could point to overcrowding and the need for additional resources.
Foot Traffic Patterns: Tracks movement through office corridors, entryways, and common areas. Analyzing foot traffic can reveal high-use zones that may require more resources, such as seating or collaborative spaces, and low-traffic areas that could be repurposed.
Room Utilization: Monitors how frequently meeting rooms and other shared spaces are booked versus how often they are actually used. This helps to eliminate inefficiencies like empty booked rooms and enables better scheduling of shared resources.
Dwell Time: The amount of time people spend in a particular area. Long dwell times in certain areas may suggest popular workspaces, while short dwell times could indicate that the space is not serving its intended purpose effectively.