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The effects of integrated workplace strategies on commercial office space

J.J. Chilton (J.J. Chilton is a Consultant at DEGW London Ltd. He graduated from the University of Salford with an honours degree in building surveying and is currently studying for an MSc in Facilities and Environmental Management at the Bartlett Graduate School, University College, London.)
D. Baldry (D. Baldry is a Lecturer in the Department of Surveying at the University of Salford. He is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Builder and has had extensive experience in facilities and estate management, notably in the National Health Service)

Facilities

ISSN: 0263-2772

Article publication date: 1 July 1997

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Abstract

Identifies and describes issues associated with implementing integrated workplace strategies into commercial office facilities. In particular, recognizes some of the effects of such implementations, which are not always fully anticipated or considered by those who are initiators of such changes. Examines the current workplace environment to identify those factors which are promoting the redesign of specific workplaces and the expectations of users of such places. Describes a study of the implementation of an integrated strategy into the workplace of an international energy company, including a post‐occupancy evaluation which exposes the degree of satisfaction expressed by users to a range of performance characteristics of the revised workplace, in particular those which have a direct impact on business performance. Concludes by confirming the critical issues associated with workplace design which arise from the study and highlights those which justify investigation and research.

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Chilton, J.J. and Baldry, D. (1997), "The effects of integrated workplace strategies on commercial office space", Facilities, Vol. 15 No. 7/8, pp. 187-194. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632779710168227

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MCB UP Ltd

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