Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14158 the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and EO 13327 on Federal Real Property Asset Management, this interagency briefing explores practical strategies for right-sizing agency office footprints to optimize federal office space without costly design overhauls. In line with current directives, this session will provide practical steps agencies can take to manage real property efficiently, consolidate where possible, and eliminate wasteful space usage that has been compounded over time.

Facility Programming Session Objectives:

• Improve space utilization
• Align workspaces with actual workflows
• Eliminate inherited inefficiencies
• Build metric-driven efficiencies

Real-world examples will illustrate how a masterplan - focused on strategy rather than design - can support agency missions while complying with federal real property mandates.

Recommended attending personnel:

SES personnel, facility managers, asset planners, HR, Leasing and Contracting officers and acquisition staff responsible for facility contracts.

Agency Panelist Participation

GovBrief provides free access to all government attendees and will distribute all documents at no charge. Agency participation is encouraged. If you would like to serve as a panelist or contributor to this discussion, please contact support@govbrief.us or call 888-818-8726.

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

11:00 AM - Welcome and Introductions

• Dave Lowe
• Doug Lowe, Facility Programming and Consulting
• Bryan Sibille, Facility Programming and Consulting

11:05 AM - Briefing Overview

11:10 AM - Strategic Facility Alignment

• Identifying Your Challenges
• How a strategic facility assessment can help align your office space with your mission
• Audience Interaction: Poll: What are the biggest challenges you face with your current office space?

11:20 AM - Case Studies – Real World Examples of Eliminating Legacy Waste and Maximizing Efficiency

• National Weather Service – Nationwide Facility Strategy and Policy Update
• National Ocean Service - Nationwide Facilities Development Plan
• Office of National Marine Sanctuaries - Nationwide Facilities & Exhibits Master Plan

11:30 AM - What Does This Mean for You?

• What do you have?
• How do you use it?
• What do you need?
• Strategic Plan

11:45 AM - Where Do You Start?

• Define the Problem

12:00 PM - Closing Remarks