Workplace as a Service WaaS - Revision history

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	* Are we doing the right thing? Shaping well-being into the future of our urban communities.		* Are we doing the right thing? Shaping well-being into the future of our urban communities.
		+	* Co living.
	* Colocation centre.		* Colocation centre.
	* Defining the office.		* Defining the office.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* Defining the office.		* Defining the office.
	* How technology is changing the real estate industry.		* How technology is changing the real estate industry.
		+	* Office design and data privacy.
	* One Public Estate OPE.		* One Public Estate OPE.
	* Space planning		* Space planning

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Workplace as a Service (WaaS~~) is~~ also referred to as coworking~~. This arrangement~~ allows individuals (or organisations) to rent space for a short period of time (typically in monthly slots). Sometimes several individuals from the same organisation will cowork in the same location.	+	Workplace as a Service (WaaS, also referred to as coworking) allows individuals or organisations to rent space for a short period of time (typically in monthly slots). Sometimes several individuals from the same organisation will cowork at the same location.

	= History =		= History =

−	The concept of Workplace as a Service has existed for many years. Its informal origins are linked to computer hackers in the 1990s. This paved the way for ~~the~~ tech incubator, Sunshine Suites, to launch a more official version of the concept in 2001.	+	The concept of Workplace as a Service has existed for many years. Its informal origins are linked to computer hackers in the 1990s. This paved the way for tech incubator, Sunshine Suites, to launch a more official version of the concept in 2001.

−	Workplace as a Service became more widely available in the mid-2000s, when growth in the tech sector escalated ~~through~~ the emergence of startups. As small (sometimes one person) companies ~~launched~~, the demand for full service workplaces on a smaller scale grew. In a short period of time, WaaS increased in popularity and organisations - not just individuals - began to consider it as part of their corporate real estate portfolio ~~strategies~~.	+	Workplace as a Service became became more widely available in the mid-2000s, when growth in the tech sector escalated with the emergence of numerous startups. As small (sometimes one person) companies were established, the demand for full service workplaces on a smaller scale grew. In a short period of time, WaaS increased in popularity and organisations - not just individuals - began to consider it as part of their corporate real estate portfolio strategy.

	= The need for flexibility =		= The need for flexibility =

−	Numerous vendors offer WaaS for an agreed upon monthly fee, which includes whatever services are both available and required. ~~The services offered through this delivery model vary, but they generally~~ include:	+	Numerous vendors offer WaaS for an agreed upon monthly fee, which includes whatever services are both available and required. This may include:

	* Furnishings and fixtures.		* Furnishings and fixtures.
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	* Security.		* Security.
	* Meeting spaces.		* Meeting spaces.
		+	* Catering.
		+	* Reception facilities.

	Since it does away with the need for a long-term agreement, this arrangement appeals to startups and entrepreneurs. It is also an attractive option for small- to medium-sized enterprises. These firms may have less money to spend on offices and have less certainty of their office needs in the near future.		Since it does away with the need for a long-term agreement, this arrangement appeals to startups and entrepreneurs. It is also an attractive option for small- to medium-sized enterprises. These firms may have less money to spend on offices and have less certainty of their office needs in the near future.

−	Larger corporations see the Workplace as a Service model as a way to provide flexible and tailored options for ~~all~~ employees, It may be suitable for employees who work remotely but require appropriate accommodation when on location with a client or during a visit to the headquarters or another satellite office. It can also be useful for independent contractors, outside consultants, telecommuters or other offsite workers.	+	Larger corporations can see the Workplace as a Service model as a way to provide flexible and tailored options for employees, It may be suitable for employees who work remotely but require appropriate accommodation when on location with a client or during a visit to the headquarters or another satellite office. It can also be useful for independent contractors, outside consultants, telecommuters and other offsite workers. It may also offer an option for temporary expansion, when long-term needs are uncertain.

−	As workplaces respond to changing requirements caused by COVID-19, some facilities managers may look to Workplace as a Service ~~while~~ they ~~prepare~~ reconfigured facilities for the return of staff. Additionally, some employees may wish to ~~alternate~~ their work from home routines (which may include distractions) by requesting WaaS arrangements with other coworkers, particularly if there is a need for in-person collaboration or ~~an issue of~~ isolation.	+	As workplaces respond to changing requirements caused by COVID-19, some facilities managers may look to Workplace as a Service when they design reconfigured facilities for the return of staff. Additionally, some employees may wish to change their work from home routines (which may include distractions) by requesting WaaS arrangements with other coworkers, particularly if there is a need for in-person collaboration or concerns about isolation.

−	In addition to Workplace as a Service models for offices, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.	+	In addition to Workplace as a Service models for offices, there are industry-specific offerings emerging, for example in the event and retail sectors.

	= Most active markets =		= Most active markets =
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	Global adoption of Workplace as a Service has not been consistent. Asia has been most receptive to the concept, followed by the United States. Europe ranks third, although the U.K. - and London in particular - has been an active market.		Global adoption of Workplace as a Service has not been consistent. Asia has been most receptive to the concept, followed by the United States. Europe ranks third, although the U.K. - and London in particular - has been an active market.

−	~~As an urban planning initiative, WaaS attempts to mimic the concept of community.~~ Its rapid growth has been seen as a possible way for city planners to address the decline of high street retail in urban centres. In the UK, WaaS has been used to foster collaboration for the Government’s One Public Estate programme, which was launched in 2013.	+	Its rapid growth has been seen as a possible way for city planners to address the decline of high street retail in urban centres.
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		+	In the UK, WaaS has been used to foster collaboration for the Government’s One Public Estate programme, which was launched in 2013.

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

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	* How technology is changing the real estate industry.		* How technology is changing the real estate industry.
		+	* One Public Estate OPE.
	* Space planning		* Space planning
	* The future of the built environment in a revolutionary age.		* The future of the built environment in a revolutionary age.

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	* The future of the built environment in a revolutionary age.		* The future of the built environment in a revolutionary age.
	* Urban design.		* Urban design.

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	In addition to Workplace as a Service models for offices, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.		In addition to Workplace as a Service models for offices, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Are we doing the right thing? Shaping well-being into the future of our urban communities.
		+	* Colocation centre.
		+	* Defining the office.
		+	* How technology is changing the real estate industry.
		+	* The future of the built environment in a revolutionary age.
		+	* Urban design.

	[[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Workplace as a Service became more widely available in the mid-2000s, when growth in the tech sector escalated through the emergence of startups. As small (sometimes one person) companies launched, the demand for full service workplaces on a smaller scale grew. In a short period of time, WaaS increased in popularity and organisations - not just individuals - began to consider it as part of their corporate real estate portfolio strategies.		Workplace as a Service became more widely available in the mid-2000s, when growth in the tech sector escalated through the emergence of startups. As small (sometimes one person) companies launched, the demand for full service workplaces on a smaller scale grew. In a short period of time, WaaS increased in popularity and organisations - not just individuals - began to consider it as part of their corporate real estate portfolio strategies.
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	= The need for flexibility =		= The need for flexibility =

−	Numerous vendors offer WaaS for an agreed upon monthly fee, which includes whatever services are both available and required. ~~There are benefits to this arrangement, since it does away with the need for a long-term agreement.~~	+	Numerous vendors offer WaaS for an agreed upon monthly fee, which includes whatever services are both available and required. The services offered through this delivery model vary, but they generally include:
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−	This flexibility of this arrangement still appeals to startups and entrepreneurs, but it is also an attractive option for small- to medium-sized enterprises. These firms may have less money to spend on offices and have less certainty of their office needs in the near future.	+
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−	Larger corporations also see the workplace-as-a-service model as advantageous since it permits them to provide flexible and tailored options for all employees. It may be suitable for employees who work remotely but require appropriate accommodation when on location with a client or during a visit to the headquarters or another satellite office. It can also be useful for independent contractors, outside consultants, telecommuters or other offsite workers.	+
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−	As workplaces respond to changing requirements caused by COVID-19, some facilities managers may look to workplace-as-a-service while they prepare reconfigured facilities for the return of staff. Additionally, some employees may wish to alternate their work from home routines (which may include distractions) by requesting WaaS arrangements with other coworkers, particularly if there is a need for in-person collaboration or an issue of isolation.	+
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−	~~In addition to Workplace as a Service models, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.~~	+
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−	~~= Services included =~~	+
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−	The services offered through this delivery model vary, but they generally include:	+

	* Furnishings and fixtures.		* Furnishings and fixtures.
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	* Security.		* Security.
	* Meeting spaces.		* Meeting spaces.
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		+	Since it does away with the need for a long-term agreement, this arrangement appeals to startups and entrepreneurs. It is also an attractive option for small- to medium-sized enterprises. These firms may have less money to spend on offices and have less certainty of their office needs in the near future.
		+
		+	Larger corporations see the Workplace as a Service model as a way to provide flexible and tailored options for all employees, It may be suitable for employees who work remotely but require appropriate accommodation when on location with a client or during a visit to the headquarters or another satellite office. It can also be useful for independent contractors, outside consultants, telecommuters or other offsite workers.
		+
		+	As workplaces respond to changing requirements caused by COVID-19, some facilities managers may look to Workplace as a Service while they prepare reconfigured facilities for the return of staff. Additionally, some employees may wish to alternate their work from home routines (which may include distractions) by requesting WaaS arrangements with other coworkers, particularly if there is a need for in-person collaboration or an issue of isolation.
		+
		+	In addition to Workplace as a Service models for offices, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.
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		+

	= Most active markets =		= Most active markets =
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	As an urban planning initiative, WaaS attempts to mimic the concept of community. Its rapid growth has been seen as a possible way for city planners to address the decline of high street retail in urban centres. In the UK, WaaS has been used to foster collaboration for the Government’s One Public Estate programme, which was launched in 2013.		As an urban planning initiative, WaaS attempts to mimic the concept of community. Its rapid growth has been seen as a possible way for city planners to address the decline of high street retail in urban centres. In the UK, WaaS has been used to foster collaboration for the Government’s One Public Estate programme, which was launched in 2013.

−	In general, the cost for a shared office space usually is lower than a comparable lease. On the other side, the co-working space provider can use its scale to balance out changes in occupancy, enabling it to provide more flexible terms. Additionally, most co-working spaces focus on ~~increasing the utilisation of the space by seating more people in an office. That increases revenue per square foot, even if each tenant pays less.~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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= Introduction =

Workplace as a Service (WaaS) is also referred to as coworking. This arrangement allows individuals (or organisations) to rent space for a short period of time (typically in monthly slots). Sometimes several individuals from the same organisation will cowork in the same location.

= History =

The concept of Workplace as a Service has existed for many years. Its informal origins are linked to computer hackers in the 1990s. This paved the way for the tech incubator, Sunshine Suites, to launch a more official version of the concept in 2001.

Workplace as a Service became more widely available in the mid-2000s, when growth in the tech sector escalated through the emergence of startups. As small (sometimes one person) companies launched, the demand for full service workplaces on a smaller scale grew. In a short period of time, WaaS increased in popularity and organisations - not just individuals - began to consider it as part of their corporate real estate portfolio strategies.

= The need for flexibility =

Numerous vendors offer WaaS for an agreed upon monthly fee, which includes whatever services are both available and required. There are benefits to this arrangement, since it does away with the need for a long-term agreement.

This flexibility of this arrangement still appeals to startups and entrepreneurs, but it is also an attractive option for small- to medium-sized enterprises. These firms may have less money to spend on offices and have less certainty of their office needs in the near future.

Larger corporations also see the workplace-as-a-service model as advantageous since it permits them to provide flexible and tailored options for all employees. It may be suitable for employees who work remotely but require appropriate accommodation when on location with a client or during a visit to the headquarters or another satellite office. It can also be useful for independent contractors, outside consultants, telecommuters or other offsite workers.

As workplaces respond to changing requirements caused by COVID-19, some facilities managers may look to workplace-as-a-service while they prepare reconfigured facilities for the return of staff. Additionally, some employees may wish to alternate their work from home routines (which may include distractions) by requesting WaaS arrangements with other coworkers, particularly if there is a need for in-person collaboration or an issue of isolation.

In addition to Workplace as a Service models, there are industry-specific offerings emerging in the event and retail sectors.

= Services included =

The services offered through this delivery model vary, but they generally include:

* Furnishings and fixtures.
* IT infrastructure.
* Equipment.
* Utilities.
* Cleaning.
* Security.
* Meeting spaces.

= Most active markets =

Global adoption of Workplace as a Service has not been consistent. Asia has been most receptive to the concept, followed by the United States. Europe ranks third, although the U.K. - and London in particular - has been an active market.

As an urban planning initiative, WaaS attempts to mimic the concept of community. Its rapid growth has been seen as a possible way for city planners to address the decline of high street retail in urban centres. In the UK, WaaS has been used to foster collaboration for the Government’s One Public Estate programme, which was launched in 2013.

In general, the cost for a shared office space usually is lower than a comparable lease. On the other side, the co-working space provider can use its scale to balance out changes in occupancy, enabling it to provide more flexible terms. Additionally, most co-working spaces focus on increasing the utilisation of the space by seating more people in an office. That increases revenue per square foot, even if each tenant pays less.