When to appoint the joinery and furniture manufacturers

Manufacturers appointed at tender stage price a drawing. Manufacturers appointed at design stage improve it.

Método · 4 min read

Early input costs nothing and saves weeks

A manufacturer reviewing design intent will identify details that cannot be produced economically, materials with long lead times and dimensions that fight the structure.

What they need, and when

  • At concept: room types, quantities and the finish palette
  • At design development: elevations, sections and performance requirements
  • Before production: approved shop drawings and control samples
  • Before delivery: site survey, access route and installation sequence

The risk of appointing late

Late appointment forces production to start from unresolved drawings. The consequence is either a delayed benchmark or a variation after the first floor is built.

Related service

Bespoke joinery

Bespoke joinery for hotels: feature panelling, reception desks, wardrobes, bar fronts and doorsets, engineered from design intent and produced in our own workshops.

Worked example

A project this applies to.

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Tell us where the project is and which parts of the interior scope require support. We will review the information and recommend the most appropriate delivery structure.