| Design Services
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| Programming
/ Design Development
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- Interview client
- Determine who they are, what they do, and how
they work
- Research and uncover the client's identity
- Create or transform the current environment to
fulfill the client's vision
- Develop and/or assist in the final decision(s)
of the overall aesthetic appearance of the project
- Facilitate fabrics and finishes selection process
- Recommend upholstery and carpet maintenance program
- Determine client's space requirements
- Analyze adjacency and proximity requirements
- Develop typicals
- Work with data and electrical specialists
- Jobsite
inspection and field verification
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Standards Program
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- Assist the client in developing a standards
program throughout their organization
- Analyze different products to address
their different needs
- Present creative and alternative solutions
when necessary
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Product Recommendations and Specifications
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- Specify various product lines
- Procure artwork
- Access resources that represent most
major manufacturers, independents and dealers
- Identify unique client product needs
- Initiate unique product design ideas
with manufacturers
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Space Planning
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- Develop a schematic layout / block plan
to reflect special criteria
- Review and ensure that space studies
comply with American Disabilities Act
- Field verify building structure as it
relates to furniture placement
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CAD Services
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- Develop AutoCAD drawings in conjunction
with architect's background
- Create installation drawings
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Project Management Services
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Financial Management and Timeline
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- Review and establish a project budget
- Monitor and ensure proper allocation
of funds
- Determine complete and realistic deadlines,
advise and facilitate any changes
- Ensure that each commitment is met or
renegotiated appropriately
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Partnerships
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- Interface with the architects, designers,
contractors, building managers, dealers, vendors, and IT personnel as
needed for furniture placement
- Attend any and all pre-planning, team
and post-construction meetings and monitor schedules with project team
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Asset Management
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- Inventory existing product - tear down
existing product
- Determine product to be re-used and/or
refurbished
- Manage refurbishment of existing product,
if needed
- Reconfigure area, obtain storage and
moving services, when applicable
- Assist in disposal of any non-reusable
existing furniture and equipment
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Order Processing
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- As per client's needs quote accordingly
- Audit / redline manufacturer's drawings
/ specifications for accuracy
- Obtain client's sign-off on final order
- Review order acknowledgment and advise
client
- Track and manage all phases of each client's
unique order process
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Product Receipt, Installation and Relocation
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- Engage installation / service provider
- Determine jibes parameters and restrictions
- Identify furniture staging areas
- Verify delivery matrix(es), monitor receiving
and freight claim processes
- Coordinate delivery and installation
schedules
- Review installation drawings
- Supervise on-site delivery and installation
- Determine any move requirements
- Assist in move coordination process
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Project Closeout
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- Final walk-through - identify punch-list
items
- Manage any outstanding issues and answer
client questions
- Encourage a furniture orientation meeting
- Facilitate care and maintenance of product
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