Chapter 26: Furniture & Furnishings Documents & Procurement Flashcards
Why are furniture drawings typically separate from the construction contract?
Because of the different way furniture is procured and the laws under which merchandise is bought and sold.
Why would you have separate plans for new and reused furniture?
Because the installation company requires one set of plans and the moving company requires another.
Who promulgates the standards for commercial office furniture?
Business and Institutional FUrntiure Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
What are some of the standards applicable to construction and durability of commercial office furniture?
See page 26-4
What is the role of a sales rep?
Represent a manufacturer to the interior design community - provide product samples, make price quotes, give out catalogs, keep libraries up to date, help with specification writing. Typically do not order products, handle delivery, or take care of installation
What is the role of a dealership?
They represent one or more manufacturers and provide any number of services. In some cases, have exclusive rights within a geographic regoin to represent and display a manufacturer’s products.
In some cases, may work directly with corporate clients and provide space planning, bypassing the involvement of a separate interior designer.
What is the role of a showroom?
Display samples of the wares a particular manufacturer makes. Designers may purchase directly through some showrooms for furniture and decorative lighting.
