Consultancy Services for Corporate Clients
The Furnologists is a fully independent furniture consultancy specialising in providing expert advice on all furniture-related matters.
As we do not to offer furniture procurement services, our approach allows us to adopt a client-centric approach, providing unbiased guidance tailored to your specific needs and objectives that can compliment the typical furniture procurement process.
Whether you require assistance with a particular project or seek comprehensive advice on formulating mid- to long-term furniture procurement strategies aligned with your commercial and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, we are here to support you.
Furthermore, we collaborate closely with clients throughout their projects to ensure ESG targets are achieved, and optimal value is attained as stated within the commercial contracts with your selected furniture providers.
Pre-Project Furniture Consultancy
Before engaging a furniture consultant or dealer for a new project, our "Pre-Project Consultancy Service" equips clients with impartial advice to position their projects for success. We assist in devising effective approaches to the furniture market and offer guidance on incorporating key elements into tender “scope of works”, enabling robust selection processes for the most suitable furniture dealer or consultant. Through our consultancy services, clients and project delivery teams gain valuable insights into existing furniture inventories and establish sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal outcomes for their furniture investments.
a) Financial Budgeting
Drawing upon over 20 years of corporate furniture package experience, we aid clients in creating detailed furniture budgets that align with financial, aesthetic, quality, and sustainability requirements. Our process involves crafting budgets based on test-fit plans, allocating costs to individual furniture items, and exploring reuse opportunities to secure project savings if desired.
b) Carbon Budgeting for New Project Furniture
Utilising carbon benchmarking data for furniture product types, we assess test-fit layouts and provide carbon benchmark data for different furniture categories. This enables the inclusion of project-specific furniture carbon considerations within tender project briefs and scope of works documents, serving as key performance indicators for furniture consultants. Additionally, we can calculate and present carbon savings from furniture reuse if a furniture audit has already been conducted.
c) Setting Performance and ESG KPIs within Furniture Tenders for New Project Furniture Packages
Our consultancy process commences with understanding your corporate ESG goals and climate commitments. We assist in aligning furniture procurement strategies with these objectives while meeting project-specific ESG goals. Through collaborative efforts, we help create robust tender documents with agreed-upon KPIs, enhancing the overall ESG performance of your projects from the tender stage onwards.
Enhanced Furniture Procurement Strategies Guidance
As businesses continually invest substantial resources into their furniture needs, The Furnologists provide expert counsel on crafting a comprehensive long-term furniture strategy. Our approach ensures that furniture performance standards transcend individual projects, aligning seamlessly with your overarching strategic objectives while optimizing future utility, value, and ESG compliance.
a) Performance Specifications and Global Standards
We offer insights into evolving trends within the office furniture landscape, empowering clients to formulate robust performance specifications. These specifications prioritize enhanced durability, prolonged usable lifespans, effortless reconfiguration capabilities, waste reduction, improved churn and reconfiguration processes, and adherence to sustainability criteria.
b) Market Acumen and Partner Selection
Our expertise extends to navigating the intricate dynamics of the furniture market. We guide clients in understanding industry nuances, discerning between manufacturers and dealers, and selecting optimal partners to meet ongoing furniture requirements effectively.
c) ESG-Aligned Procurement Strategy
Incorporating furniture into your long-term asset portfolio is more than a transaction—it's an opportunity to reinforce your ESG commitments. Our consultancy services facilitate a seamless alignment between your furniture procurement strategy and your broader environmental, social, and governance goals.
On-Project Support
At The Furnologists, we offer on-project support to ensure that your selected furniture consultant adheres to the commercial and performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in your tender documents and contract.
a) Commercial Compliance
We conduct a thorough market test of project pricing to identify any potential cost savings before orders are placed, ensuring optimal value for your investment.
b) Furniture ESG Compliance
We verify that the selected products align with pre-determined Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, promoting sustainability and responsible procurement practices.
c) Performance Compliance
We oversee the adherence of proposed furniture items to the specified performance criteria. Our focus is on selecting furniture that excels in long-term design suitability, durability, quality, ease of use, reconfigurability, and ergonomic features, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
