Public Sector Consultancy

We design and produce from start to finish, estate strategies, asset management plans and provide property strategy advice to the public sector.

Our work includes property sector / area reviews, data management and analysis, leading stakeholder engagement programmes with full reporting and presentation. Using a single point of contact, all stakeholders input, data and information can be brought together to provide a clear, accountable and implementable estate strategy for the future.

Producing an estate strategy which aligns with the corporate plan, vision and priorities.
Data driven performance evaluation of buildings to prioritise where change is needed.
Stakeholder engagement programmes, facilitating collaboration between operational decision makers, staff and communities.
To assess social value (non financial) alongside financial and other key criteria.

Strategic Portfolio Review

An estate strategy will set out a clear, structured plan for the most efficient and effective use of property.

Ensuring that all decisions involving property follow an agreed estate strategy which is aligned with organisational priorities and future service delivery needs. Moving towards more proactive property decision making to achieve best value. To understand how the existing estate can support key corporate projects including housing provision. To review civic and administrative facilities, education, social care, leisure and culture, community assets and emergency services properties as part of an estate strategy programme.

Asset Rationalisation

Good property and operational data is imperative to measure and record the performance of the estate.

To collate quantitative and qualitative data to assess and report on existing estate utilisation, suitability, condition and other metrics. Combining this data with GIS to visualise how the estate is performing and where changes might be needed in the next 3, 5 and 10 years. To develop property categorisation for retain, refurbishment, redevelopment or disposal. Rationalisation to consider co-location and consolidation (with other public sector partners).

Stakeholder Engagement

A successful estate strategy relies on thorough consultation across the organisation.

Leading engagement sessions (as an impartial resource) to gather operational information from service heads and other stakeholders to inform an Estate Strategy. Facilitating workshops between decision makers, service occupiers of property, community groups and other stakeholders to discuss requirements. To agree and assess social value (non financial) alongside financial criteria.

Sustainability and Net Zero

An estate strategy should demonstrate a clear path in reducing carbon footprint and aligning with corporate and national environmental commitments.

Using property and energy performance data to achieve a leaner, more efficient estate. To refurbish, repurpose or sell high energy consumption buildings. To build in flexibility to deal with changing technologies. To consider all land use, biodiversity opportunities and carbon sequestration.

Further Information

We have 20 years experience producing estate strategies for local authorities and blue light organisations. For independent and objective advice please contact us on the details below. We can attend your offices or arrange a call to discuss.

info@publicsectorconsultancy.ie