Space Planning Consultants

Maximizing office space management, efficiency, and productivity can create some complex challenges. The space planning consultants at People Space are different from other space planning services or companies. Since 1983, the professionals at People Space have been working with clients to address the most complex and varied challenges of designing, building, and managing corporate work environments. Our building project management team of space planning consultants has helped successful companies in planning and managing a full spectrum of construction and facilities projects, and all related moving and relocation services.

We are experts in anticipating and administering change while keeping projects on track. More than other space planning services or companies, our capabilities have been perfected in one of the most challenging economic regions of the country. In 26 years as space planning consultants, the professionals at People Space have strong graphic design skills, excellent communication skills, a commitment to maintain competitive rate structures, and unmatched experience in moving and relocation services.

Complete Project Management Solutions

Unlike other space planning services or companies, our space planning consultants don’t stop once the design and construction has been completed. We manage facilities from planning, design, and construction through moving and relocation services as well as ongoing facilities management, as specified by the client.

Since 1983, our space planning consultants have established trusted relationships with respected general contractors, industrial engineers, architects, movers, furniture dealers, and service providers. Unlike other space planning services or companies, we offer complete solutions based upon clients’ unique requirements and stated needs. Our experience with post construction demands and expectations is one of our greatest strengths. Moving and relocation services and ongoing facilities management are as much of a priority to us at People Space as they are to our clients.

Previous Projects

University of California, San Francisco, Medical Center, Office of Design & Construction

San Francisco, CA, United States

Jun 1996 - Jun 2009

Project Management

UC San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, Office of Design & Construction - we represented the University as a project manager in their hospitals, clinics, diagnostic and administrative spaces on Parnassus, Mt Zion, Mission Bay and Laurel Heights Campuses. PeopleSpace worked on the Academic or Campus side from 1996 through 2001 and with the Medical Center from 2001 until June 2009. Since 2001, we have managed over 80 projects of various scopes and budgets from $50K to $11M. This includes budgeting, schedules, contracts and purchasing for both the design and construction contractors for each project.

A sample of the projects would include the installation of Gamma Knife Perfection Radiology Oncology equipment, and the remodel of many outpatient clinics, such as Diabetes, Vascular Surgery, Chest Allergy and Hematology. We also created a state of the art Spine Center, reconfigured Mammography Reading and Screening spaces, which allowed the imaging and screening equipment to be updated from analog to digital. 

We have managed as many as 12 projects at any given time, including smaller projects involving Plastic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Emergency Generator, along with many Radiology projects of various disciplines, budgets and durations. All projects included collaboration with OSHPD, JCAHO & SFM review/approval processes, while observing strict adherence to infection control procedures in 24/7 acute care settings. Typical project tasks included architect recruitment/selection, general contractor public bidding, working with our Contracts Group to award and execute design and construction contracts and manage all change orders, RFI, field orders, etc. PeopleSpace represented the University for Vendor relations, using their FMTrak business system to review and approve quotes, prepare requisitions for Purchasing to issue purchase order back to the vendor for ordering project related products.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

San Francisco, CA, United States

Jun 1991 - Jun 1996

Project Manager

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., San Francisco, CA –

Consulting at PG&E in their Energy Efficiency Services Group, as a project manager, providing Project Management, space planning, AutoCAD layout, budgeting, scheduling, furniture, telecom and move planning. construction management, estimating, budget and schedule preparation, AutoCad space plans, interior design, furniture planning, IT, telecom planning, revision and distribution to design team. Project work flow was coordinated with that of other PMs to avoid overlap of work, assignment of staff, etc. Other taks include confering with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer. Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing. Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.