Guidance for capital funding & projects
Capital projects
Capital expenditure plan and estates strategy update proforma (XLS)
Decision Point Process - Working document [PDF] and Standard Financial Model [XLS]
Contingency Planning Guidance [PDF]
Payment of capital grant [PDF] and Monthly Status Report [XLS]
Design
Spaces for learning - a review of learning spaces in further and higher education
Guidance on the effective management of space (GEMS) for Scotland's colleges [PDF]
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GEMS calculators [XLS] The GEMS calculation system has been developed to help colleges determine their overall requirements for space and take strategic decisions based on different space use scenarios. It should be used in conjunction with the report: Guidance on the Effective Management of Space for Scotland's colleges above.
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GEMS Room database template [XLS] All colleges should aim to have a room database which includes the measured area of every single space on campus, classified by function.
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GEMS utilisation data collection [XLS] Utilisation (headcount) survey: data collection template.
Estate strategy
Estate strategy guidance (Circular SFC/34/2007 see SFC archive)
Post-occupancy evaluation
Post-occupancy evaluation guidance [PDF]