Thinking of Everything

Here are some of the key considerations that will help make sure every job’s done right, on time and on budget.

• Establish budget parameters and timeline.
• Create a floor plan that makes the best possible use of available space.
• Create a floor plan that’s adaptable to changing technology.
• Confirm ADA-compliance and other easily overlooked details.
• Assess furniture durability needs and consider the ergonomic needs of your workplace.
• Map out a strategy for future expansion and reconfiguration.
• Select artwork, and color palettes for walls, floors, window treatments and other aesthetic considerations.
• Take care of technical details, such as proper lighting, electrical outlets, data lines, fiber optics and acoustics.
• Coordinate contractors/architects/designers.
• Track products to ensure timely delivery.
• Set up a standards program to make procurement simple.
• Define the responsibilities and establish who is coordinating move management, delivery and installation.
• Define phone and data responsibilities and coordination with contractors.
• Build a project schedule.
• Obtain most current drawing from architect in hard-copy and electronic formats.
• Create a status report for global team and customer communication.
• Coordinate move management, delivery and installation.
• Establish if this project needs to be green.
• Establish the building requirements/restrictions.
• Does the job need to be union or non-union.
• Establish that changes made after the order will result in delay of product and additional charges.
• Establish delivery and installation as normal working hours or overtime hours and requirements such as third-floor walk-up, etc. 
• Determine if local permits are required and who is responsible for obtaining the permits.
• Measure before installation for site conditions/special needs circumstances.
• Set up customer representation for the morning of installation to go over specifics.
• Create a customized punch list creation and walk through with customer.
• Conduct a post-punch list completion meeting.