Office Furniture Project Management
Finding the right office furniture for the workplace is quite a heavy task. Ever since the vast emergence of office spaces, the acquisition of its equipments have been a constant strategic undertaking. Office furniture management is a project that requires efficient time organization and wise budget spending. Since it is a certain company’s workforce who would be benefiting from these office furniture projects, it is essential to be equipped with a clear understanding on exactly what kind of endeavor this is. So if you happen to be the designated project manager, below is a list of tasks which would most likely your responsibility.
- act as the primary contact for all questions and decisions regarding the furniture for this particular project
- attend “kickoff” or original planning meeting
- evaluate any existing furniture to be reused
- confirm field measurements of the space
- collect data regarding the function and needs of your staff as well as discussing the projected growth of your company
- attend construction or project meetings as needed
- develop a furniture project schedule including delivery and installation dates that will meet your move-in date
- prepare status reports with necessary updates
- provide building manager with Certificate Of Insurance
- review CAD drawings and product specifications
- perform final walk through with client and compile punch list (if an architect or outside design firm is involved in the furniture, you will want them to be in charge of this walk through and punch list)
- oversee all punch list work and get a sign off from the client when all work is completed to their satisfaction
Being a project manager, one would need expertise. Be sure to do business with office furniture dealerships that reputable and have capable staff members. Before finalizing agreements and orders, discuss exactly all that is under the office furniture project management services you will receive. This all will result to a successful task completion.
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