WORKPLACE UTILISATION SOFTWARE
Understand how your workplace is really used.
Combine structured utilisation surveys in Accordant’s Survey module with real-world observations captured in the Accordant Anywhere mobile app, for a complete and accurate view of how your workplace is used.
The challenge
Your workplace data only tells part of the story.
Sensors, bookings and access data are valuable, but they don’t always show the full picture. People work in different ways, spaces are used for multiple purposes, and context matters.
That’s why manual observation studies are still essential for accurate workplace utilisation insights.
Sensors miss context
They can tell you if a desk is in use, but not always whether it’s being used as intended.
ONE VIEW. BETTER INSIGHT.
Bring every utilisation signal together.
Combine multiple data sources in Accordant to get a clear, accurate view of how your workplace is really used.
ACCORDANT ANYWHERE
Capture what technology can’t.
Accordant Anywhere is our mobile observation app, designed for quick and accurate workplace surveys. Walk your space, record what you see and capture important context that sensors and bookings miss.
- Easy to use on tablet or mobile
- Record desk, room and space utilisation
- Capture signs of life and additional notes
- Sync observations with Accordant
FROM OBSERVATIONS TO ACTION
Turn observations into decisions.
Analyse your survey data in Accordant’s Survey module. Compare results over time, view detailed reports and identify opportunities to make better use of your space.
COMPARE MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES
A clearer, more complete picture.
Use the Compare page to bring together utilisation data from observation studies, desk bookings, room bookings, sensors and access data.
See how each source compares, identify gaps and understand how your workplace is being used.
PART OF A CONNECTED WORKPLACE SOLUTION
Utilisation works better when everything connects.
Workplace utilisation is just one part of the bigger picture. Accordant connects people, spaces, bookings, moves and workplace data in one platform, helping you turn utilisation insights into informed decisions.
From understanding how space is used to planning changes and managing future demand, every module works together to help you get more from your workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about workplace utilisation.
Find out how Accordant helps you measure workplace utilisation, combine data sources and make better-informed space planning decisions.
Workplace utilisation measures how effectively office space, desks and meeting rooms are being used. It helps organisations understand how people use their workplace, identify underused areas and make informed decisions about space requirements.
Occupancy refers to whether a space is occupied at a particular time. Utilisation looks at how effectively that space is being used over time, often in relation to its availability or capacity. Both measures help organisations understand workplace demand.
A workplace utilisation survey records how desks, meeting rooms and other spaces are being used at specific times. Surveys can be carried out through manual observations, digital tools or a combination of data sources to build a clearer picture of workplace activity.
Accordant Anywhere is a mobile and tablet app used to carry out workplace observation surveys. It enables surveyors to record how spaces are being used, including occupied, vacant and signs-of-life observations, and bring that information into Accordant for analysis.
Sensors can provide useful occupancy data, but they may not explain the context behind the readings. Manual observations can help identify signs of life, different types of activity and situations that automated systems may miss. Combining both approaches can provide a more complete understanding of workplace use.
Accordant’s Survey module can help compare utilisation information from sources such as Accordant Anywhere observation surveys, bookings, sensors and access data, where available. Comparing these sources helps organisations identify patterns and understand where different measures provide different insights.
Utilisation data can highlight underused areas, peak demand periods and mismatches between available space and workplace needs. These insights can support decisions about space allocation, office layouts and future property requirements.
Yes. Accordant’s Survey module includes comparison capabilities that help users review utilisation data across different weeks and data sources, making it easier to identify trends and changes in workplace behaviour.
Utilisation insights complement Accordant’s wider workplace management capabilities, including Space Management, Occupancy, Moves, Desk Booking, Room Booking and Scenario Planning. Connecting these capabilities helps organisations use workplace data to inform both day-to-day operations and longer-term planning.
Facilities managers, workplace managers, corporate real estate teams and space planners can use utilisation software to understand demand, improve space allocation and support evidence-based workplace decisions.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
See the full picture of workplace utilisation.
Book a personalised demo to see how Accordant’s Survey module and Accordant Anywhere can help you understand your workplace and make better space decisions.