Case Study: Arup improves office safety and occupancy planning with Oasys MassMotion

Arup - Customer Case Study

Arup's Liverpool office faced the challenge of ensuring staff safety and compliance with physical distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. They needed to assess the maximum safe occupancy of their existing office layout and develop a strategy for people circulation. To address this, they turned to Oasys Software and utilized their MassMotion pedestrian simulation product.

Using Oasys MassMotion, the team tested various scenarios, including staggered start times and ad-hoc staff activities. The solution involved modeling the implementation of office-specific measures such as a one-way system and the closure of certain points. The Oasys software identified circulation pinch points and provided clear guidance, which directly informed the creation of the ‘Arup Liverpool – return to office handbook’ and a wider organizational strategy to keep staff safe by minimizing close contacts.

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