Often left far too late, under-estimated in complexity or just badly-handled, “furniture” can be the bete noir of the whole process.

In addition, the common mistake of focusing primarily on desking ignores the huge range of other involved elements (all with individual order-codes and lead-times!) such as personal storage, group storage (various internal configurations), chairs, reception seating, meeting tables, meeting chairs, soft furnishings, coffee tables, visitor suites, restaurant/ break out tables/ chairs etc.

It is essential that these are co-coordinated with the space planning and design scheme, project budgets and completion-timescales. For my part, I will:

• manage the entire furniture process including mock-ups, showroom visits, presentations and financial bids
• produce a scoring matrix for furniture, ensuring transparency on a like-for-like basis
• check all order codes  and documentation, once client-choices are made
• place orders with manufacturers
• monitor production schedules and progress
• schedule deliveries
• manage the furniture installation and co-ordinate it with site
• conduct, and clear, snagging