Estates Management record 2012/13 - Functional suitabilityFunctionalSuitability
Estates Management record 2012/13Fields required from institutions in WalesFunctional suitability | return to field list |
Type | entity |
Short name | FunctionalSuitability |
Description |
The fields in this entity contain data about the functional suitability of HEI space. |
Applicable to | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales |
Coverage | All higher education institutions (HEIs). |
Notes |
Functional suitability measures the capability of the space to support its existing function. If the space is vacant, the indicator will assume the last use of that space. If space is temporarily vacant (e.g. due to refurbishment), the same assumption applies. There is no best practice guidance as the assessment of functional suitability is inherently subjective but the collection of the data is considered to be important from a strategic point of view. Accordingly, HEIs are advised to use functional suitability data with caution for the purposes of comparison/benchmarking against other HEIs. The following are examples of factors that may need to be considered in setting the functional suitability grade for the room/building, although they should not be seen as prescriptive:
Measure the proportion of total Gross Internal Area which is in each of the following four categories. (The sum of the four percentages will be the total Gross Internal Area for the HEI). Grade 1 Excellent - the room(s)/building(s) fully support current functions. There are no negative impacts upon the functions taking place in the space. Grade 2 Good - the room(s)/building(s) provides a good environment for the current function in all or most respects. There may be shortfalls in certain areas, but these have only a minor effect upon current functions. Grade 3 Fair - the room(s)/building(s) provides a reasonable environment for current functions in many respects, but has a number of shortfalls. These shortfalls may be causing mismatches between space and function that is having a more significant effect upon current functions than Grade 2 rooms. Grade 4 Poor - the room(s)/building(s) fail to support current functions and/or are unsuitable for current use. The operational problems associated with such space are major, and are constraining current functions in the space. Space in this grade may require alternative solutions, rather than straightforward improvements in particular features of the space. Functional suitability measures the capability of the space to support its existing function. If the space is vacant, the indicator will assume the last use of that space. If space is temporarily vacant (e.g. due to refurbishment), the same assumption applies. |
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Maximum occurrences | unbounded |
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Element: FunctionalSuitability |
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Owner | HESA |
Version | 1.0 |
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