Because it is seemingly the most manageable aspect of a project, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) decisions are often based on a limited perspective. Since FF&E becomes visible at the end of the project process, it is most vulnerable to skyrocketing costs, raised tensions and missed deadlines.
With an in-house furniture management team, Macro Consultants works with the architect and design team to ensure:
- Opportunities for cost-savings and cost-avoidance are identified;
- The design intent is reached within the budget;
- Effective coordination of invited manufacturers and other bidders;
- Desired functionality is achieved;
- Technology is integrated properly;
- Ergonomic requirements are met.
Macro becomes the single point of contact for all furniture vendors and a resource for current vendor information, providing:
- Expertise and support prior to dealer involvement and vendor selection;
- Buying power to afford the client better discounts;
- Benchmarked industry pricing;
- Proper coordination of furniture installation vendors with all trades, technology vendors and the general contractor;
- Standards manuals and coordination of close-out documents.
Cost savings typically exceed Macro’s fees. Clients typically see the greatest cost savings by turning to Macro early on to manage the entire RFP process, from initial drafting to mock-ups and agreement negotiation. Macro also develops furniture standards and for clients with multiple locations, global sourcing programs.
Macro applies its client-side FF&E experience to ensure clients are well-informed to make the best possible FF&E purchasing decisions. Proper consideration is given to:
- Total life cycle cost;
- Reconfiguration cost;
- Installation cost;
- Warranty terms;
- Payment terms;
- Post-project pricing;
- Employee morale;
- Employee productivity;
- Ergonomics, health and safety;
- Dealer capabilities.
Macro Consultants advises on all types of FF&E purchases, identifying and tracking every cost savings opportunity. Having managed hundreds of millions of dollars in FF&E purchases, Macro has the purchasing power to deliver tremendous savings to the client. |
