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	* Soft facilities management.		* Soft facilities management.

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	A needs analysis is typically made up of three phases:		A needs analysis is typically made up of three phases:

−	Gap analysis. This looks at the current ~~status~~ of an organisation and ~~projects~~ where ~~that organisation~~ hopes to be at a ~~targeted period of~~ time.	+	* Gap analysis. This looks at the current state of an organisation and assesses where it hopes to be at a certain point in time.
−		+	* Priority setting. This organises goals into a practical list of key actions and determines the order of the goals based on realities and limitations.
−	Priority setting. This organises goals into a practical list of key actions and determines the order of the goals based on realities and limitations.	+	* Plan completion. An integrated plan based on the information gathered that will result in a report setting out whether or not the business case for a project is justified.
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−	Plan completion. An integrated plan based on the information gathered will result in a report ~~that determines~~ whether or not a business case for ~~the~~ project ~~can be~~ justified.	+

	= Needs assessments and facilities management =		= Needs assessments and facilities management =

−	Within facilities management departments, it can be useful to conduct needs assessments in conjunction with service management strategies - particularly in terms of soft facilities management. By conducting a facilities needs assessment, managers can feel more comfortable making ~~the decision~~ whether ~~or not~~ to outsource services ~~- such as hospitality, cleaning, landscaping, pest control and so on -~~ that are not part of the ~~facility department~~'s core activities ~~or the organisation's business framework~~.	+	Within facilities management departments, it can be useful to conduct needs assessments in conjunction with service management strategies - particularly in terms of soft facilities management. By conducting a facilities needs assessment, managers can feel more comfortable making decisions such as whether to outsource services that are not part of the organisation's core activities.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A needs analysis is a systematic information gathering process ~~that is created on behalf of an organisation in order~~ to determine whether or not something (such as a project) is justified. ~~A needs analysis is~~ also referred to as a needs assessment, situational analysis or organisational diagnosis.	+	A needs analysis is a systematic information gathering process carried out to determine whether or not something (such as a project) is justified. It may also be referred to as a needs assessment, situational analysis or organisational diagnosis.

−	The difference between a needs ~~assessment~~ and a feasibility study is minor but crucial. A needs analysis is primarily based on the needs or gaps in an organisation, while a feasibility study discounts the need and weighs both the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation or project to establish whether the project is viable.	+	The difference between a needs analysis and a feasibility study is minor but crucial. A needs analysis is primarily based on the needs or gaps in an organisation, while a feasibility study discounts the need and weighs both the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation or project to establish whether the project is viable. For building projects, a needs analysis occurs before feasibility studies take place.

−	~~For building projects, a~~ needs analysis ~~occurs before feasibility studies~~ or ~~initial commissioning take place~~. ~~A feasibility study~~ may be ~~incorporated into~~ a needs analysis.	+	A needs analysis can be formal or informal. The format and scope are often dependent on the scale of the project. If analysis justifies a specific course of action, it may be necessary to revisit the report if conditions change significantly. At this point a new assessment may be required to validate the continuation of the course of action. It may also dictate a change to the original plan of action and initiate a new needs analysis.

−	~~= Structure =~~	+	The analysis will establish what resources are available and determine how they can best be used. This information can help to support current and future activities and serve as the basis for assessing progress as an organisation moves towards its goal.
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−	~~A needs analysis can be formal or informal.~~ The ~~format and scope are often dependent on the scale of the project.~~	+
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−	~~One purpose of the~~ analysis ~~is to~~ establish what resources are available and determine how they can best be used. This information can help to support ~~the~~ current and future activities ~~of an organisation. It can also~~ serve as the basis for ~~data collection that will measure~~ progress as an organisation moves towards its goal.	+
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−	If a needs analysis justifies a specific course of action, it may be necessary to revisit the report if conditions change significantly. At this point a new assessment may be required to validate the continuation of the established course of action. It may also dictate a change to the original plan of action and initiate a new needs analysis.	+

	= Components of a needs analysis =		= Components of a needs analysis =

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	* Feasibility studies for construction projects.		* Feasibility studies for construction projects.
	* Initial commissioning case studies.		* Initial commissioning case studies.
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	* Soft facilities management.		* Soft facilities management.

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	* Creating social value from civil engineering projects.		* Creating social value from civil engineering projects.
	* Feasibility studies for construction projects.		* Feasibility studies for construction projects.
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	* Initial commissioning case studies.		* Initial commissioning case studies.
		+	* Soft facilities management.

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	= Needs assessments and facilities management =		= Needs assessments and facilities management =

−	Within facilities management departments, it can be useful to conduct needs assessments in conjunction with service management strategies - particularly in terms of soft facilities management. By conducting a facilities needs assessment, managers can feel more comfortable making the decision whether or not to outsource services - such as hospitality, cleaning, landscaping, pest control and so on - that are not part of the ~~organisations~~ core activities.	+	Within facilities management departments, it can be useful to conduct needs assessments in conjunction with service management strategies - particularly in terms of soft facilities management. By conducting a facilities needs assessment, managers can feel more comfortable making the decision whether or not to outsource services - such as hospitality, cleaning, landscaping, pest control and so on - that are not part of the facility department's core activities or the organisation's business framework.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	Plan completion. An integrated plan based on the information gathered will result in a report that determines whether or not a business case for the project can be justified.		Plan completion. An integrated plan based on the information gathered will result in a report that determines whether or not a business case for the project can be justified.
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		+	= Needs assessments and facilities management =
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		+	Within facilities management departments, it can be useful to conduct needs assessments in conjunction with service management strategies - particularly in terms of soft facilities management. By conducting a facilities needs assessment, managers can feel more comfortable making the decision whether or not to outsource services - such as hospitality, cleaning, landscaping, pest control and so on - that are not part of the organisations core activities.

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	* Creating social value from civil engineering projects.		* Creating social value from civil engineering projects.
	* Feasibility studies for construction projects.		* Feasibility studies for construction projects.
		+	* Soft facilities management.
	* Initial commissioning case studies.		* Initial commissioning case studies.

	[[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Property_development]]		[[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Property_development]]

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	A needs analysis is a systematic information gathering process that is created on behalf of an organisation in order to determine whether or not something (such as a project) is justified. A needs analysis is also referred to as a needs assessment, situational analysis or organisational diagnosis.		A needs analysis is a systematic information gathering process that is created on behalf of an organisation in order to determine whether or not something (such as a project) is justified. A needs analysis is also referred to as a needs assessment, situational analysis or organisational diagnosis.

−	The difference between a needs assessment and a feasibility study is minor but crucial. A needs analysis is primarily based on the needs or gaps in an organisation, while a feasibility study discounts the need and weighs both the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation or project.	+	The difference between a needs assessment and a feasibility study is minor but crucial. A needs analysis is primarily based on the needs or gaps in an organisation, while a feasibility study discounts the need and weighs both the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation or project to establish whether the project is viable.

−	For building projects, a needs analysis occurs before feasibility studies or initial commissioning take place.	+	For building projects, a needs analysis occurs before feasibility studies or initial commissioning take place. A feasibility study may be incorporated into a needs analysis.

	= Structure =		= Structure =