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Jonathan B - Monday, September 01, 2014

Furniture Used: Allsteel Terrace DNA, HON 94000 (Desk and Lateral File), (HON Hospitality - Break room), (Basyx - Task Seating)

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Forum Technologies has build a large new facility, and of course, they needed furniture... so we provided the complete turn-key solution. The interesting thing about this particular install, is each department had specific needs. Some departments required seclusion and privacy. In this case, we went with high acoustical panels that minimized noise. Other departments need more of a team application. For these cases we put lower panels and left the layout more open which is more conducive to an interactive environment. One particular manager, preferred his work surface and chair to be stool height when all others around him are the standard height. (see picture in slide show). Within another panel system for a different department you will notice a conference area configured into its layout. In addition, each department has a centralized printer. (You will notice the printer table in the some isle ways.) Also, we incorporated a storage cabinet underneath to accommodate any printing supplies needed.

These are typical scenario's we encounter among our customers. Whether it is 100 cubicles like Forum or 1 cubicle, we listen to whatever the needs may be and do our best to make it happen. If we feel certain things are not possible for the designated area in which the furniture will be placed (hazards, size of space, obstructions, etc) , we will offer several potential solutions that may provide the end result the customer needs.

From Concept to Completion.... We are the Complete Office Solution

Furniture Included in this installation:

Panel System (Allsteel - Optimize), Casegoods (Desks) (HON 10500 Series), Executive Task Chairs and Conference Chair (Paoli - Svelt) , Guest Chairs (HON - Cambia), Hospitality Tables and Small Conference Tables (HON-Huddle), Large Conference Table (HON -Preside), Work Station Task Seating (Balck Mesh) (Allsteel- Relate),Lounge - (HON Perpetual)

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Levingston Group

Jonathan B - Friday, January 10, 2014

Levingston Group has been a customer for several years. They built a new building and needed to maximize the space for a growing business. Years ago we installed sixteen cubicles and with this new building they wanted the same panel fabrics, surface colors and paints. We had to disassemble those sixteen cubes, move them, and then reassemble at the new location. From there we added more to equal forty seven cubicles within this one system. The new panels and previously used panels matched perfectly. In addition, we installed office casegoods and seating as well.

The product brands used consisted of:

Panels - (Allsteel Consensus) , Office Casegoods Furniture - (HON-10500) , Executive Offices (DMI) , Desk Chairs (Global -Offices to Go)

There were some unexpected challenges we faced as we dove into this installation. If you look at the picture you would noticed that there are no power poles dropped in from the ceiling to the panel system. This is because the power came through the floor. In the planning stages, we met with the contractor to strategically place these conduits (which held the data, power, and phone). After all was placed, the conduits were not placed correctly. We had to manipulate our design and adjust the spacing in panels to accommodate the contractors mistake. We managed to make adjustments and still meet ADA standards and specifications. (American with Disabilities Act set standards to accommodate those employees with disabilities, for example, some standards include hallways must be 48" inches or greater or spaces must have a 54" inch turnaround space to accommodate a wheelchair.) Another logistical challenge we faced is we needed to assemble the panel system in pieces because they were still operating in the sixteen we needed to disassemble and move. As a result we completed the installation on the weekend in order for our customer to be operational Monday morning.

From Concept to Completion - We are the Complete Office Solution

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Goodwill Industries of Acadiana

Jonathan B - Wednesday, January 01, 2014

When Goodwill Industries of Acadiana approached us, we had a solution. From concept to completion we provided a complete turnkey operation. Goodwill underwent major renovations to their corporate location and needed to maximize the work areas to accommodate a growing workforce. We measured the location and presented Goodwill with 2D and 3D options from which they selected the one that fit their need best.

The furniture we installed include a complete Panel System (Brand: Allsteel | Series: DNA ) consisting of 71 cubicles, Breakroom Tables (HON: Preside) and Chairs (HON: SmartLink), Training Tables (HON:Huddle) and Chairs (HON: Perpetual Nesting Chairs), Office Casegoods (Cherryman). We would classify project as a large furniture job at a mid range price.

The overall process took 5 months. During those 5 months we measured, developed and revised plans. We met with the architect to verify design would mesh with their plan and troubleshoot any foreseen issues. We also met with the electricians to discuss plans for running power and data to panel system. Meanwhile, we are continuously receiving and storing the furniture and formulating a plan of scheduled installations that coincided with the different phases of Goodwill’s renovation. We worked closely with the contractor and after each phase was complete we immediately installed the furniture for that phase. The project was completed in November of 2013.

In the early stage of construction of a new building we can typically meet with contractor and architect to make recommendations for changes that will ultimately create a “clean” installation such as run data and power from designated spot in the wall through panels rather than dropping down power poles. Because we installed this in phases, when entering the second phase Goodwill expressed that they would prefer no power poles extending up from the panels to the ceiling… so in the next phase we met with the electrician and no power poles were used. It is created a much cleaner installation. Renovations are harder to make changes than at the early stages of new construction, but in some cases these types of solutions can be accommodated.

We had to work around some obstacles such as altering our design to accommodate several support poles in the middle of the panel system area that had to fit into the work space.

Another obstacle was the carpet which the designer chose. It was in two foot squares. We had to maintain 4 foot and 6 foot aisle ways, causing us to adapt the panel system layout to fall exactly where it need to be. We included spacers into the design that would line up with the aisle edges, creating a beautiful line that complemented the decor.