0-1 Strategic Definition & Preparation & Brief
OW-N appointed as furniture consultant by client.
OW-N to understand key drivers for stakeholders
and identify the project’s furniture budget.
OW-N to ensure key milestone dates are added to the project programme; including showroom tours, order placement, delivery and installation.
1-2 Concept Design
OW-N to work alongside the design team to assist
and advise on specific furniture/lighting pieces into
concept visuals.
OW-N to ensure commercial viability of the concept selection; i.e. are they in line with the project budgets set out in stage 1.
At this stage, OW-N would identify any statement pieces which may impact on budget or programme.
2-3 Developed Design
Design team handover with a developed concept
design and space plans - OW-N to review and ensure the budget is met and programme is not impacted.
OW-N would be appointed by the client to procure furniture or to stay on board as furniture consultant, sitting alongside the professional services team, to oversea tendering, technical and delivery process.
6-7 Handover, Close Out & In Use
OW-N Furniture’s delivery and installation team deliver to site. Any damages or snags will be picked up and photos taken.
An O&M manual will be provided to the client; this will cover the cleaning and maintenance for all items delivered. The client & OW-N team will walk around for final sign off, where the delivery note is signed by the client.
OW-N to resolve all defects and issue a final invoice.
5-6 Construction
OW-N to liaise with the project team to understand any site technical requirements, including AV, and the interaction with the loose furniture package.
OW-N will produce data sheets for each meeting room and an area that A.V. interacts with furniture - to be approved by the client.
Orders are placed by OW-N and all are delivered to our warehouse allowing for a consolidated installation. OW-N will issue a full installation programme to the team. OW-N will complete a site survey and attend ongoing project meetings.
4-5 Technical Design
Working in conjunction with both the designer and
wider project team, OW-N to setup furniture
showroom tours, arrange sampling and mock-ups.
If required, OW-N to suggest value engineering
options, whilst maintaining the original design intent.