IPD Space Code

Did you know that optimising space use is likely to be the fastest way to simultaneously cut costs and reduce environmental impacts without reducing the quality of your outputs?

The IPD Space Code sets a common floor space measurement system that will enable global organisations to accurately assess the space performance of their buildings. And given the potential cost, environmental and productivity enhancements associated with better use of corporate space, the IPD Space Code will be the essential starting point for executives charged with managing the spatial aspects of a global estate.

Sponsors of the IPD Space Code

The Space Code is free to download and has been developed with support from the following sponsors:

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Click here to download your free English copy of the IPD Space Code. Now also available in Portuguese!

Space Code Definitions

Click here to view the IPD Occupiers Space Code definitions and definitions and conventions.

The Benefits

By using the code property executives can better support their core business. Click here to find out how.

Track Environmental Performance

From CEO down to customers and local communities, all will want to know your organisation’s environmental credentials! The Code provides a ready-made template to report this information to key stakeholders.

Read more about how you can measure environmental impacts with the IPD Environment Code.

Measuring & Controlling Cost

Keeping costs under control is the first priority of most real estate and facilities executives. Now in its 5th Edition, the IPD Cost Code provides the widely accepted international standard for capturing the totality of these costs.

Click here to read more about how you can obtain a copy of our Cost Code.