AI-generated furniture concept; illustrative image rather than a completed project photograph.
Why installation belongs in procurement
Furniture is not complete when it leaves the factory. The installation plan must connect delivery, room readiness, assembly, inspection, snagging, and handover. Discuss the sequence during procurement so that construction details and packaging support the site conditions.
Define the milestones
Separate factory completion, dispatch, arrival, room delivery, assembly, inspection, and opening-ready handover. Assign responsibility for unloading, internal movement, protection, waste removal, and damage reporting. Include a room or area code for every batch.
| Milestone | Information required |
|---|---|
| Site readiness | Finished floors, access, lighting, storage, and safe working area |
| Delivery | Date, vehicle limits, unloading point, receiving contact |
| Assembly | Drawings, tools, sequence, and protection method |
| Inspection | Approved samples, item schedule, damage record |
| Handover | Snag list, care instructions, spare parts, sign-off |
Plan room access
Verify lifts, corridors, door widths, stair routes, loading limits, and temporary storage. Large wardrobes, headboards, and banquettes may require sectional delivery. Mark the route and confirm who protects completed finishes.
Inspection and snagging
Use the approved item schedule and finish samples as inspection references. Record missing hardware, damage, incorrect dimensions, finish variation, and incomplete assembly with photographs and item codes. Agree how corrections affect the opening programme.
Fictional planning example
Fictional scenario for illustration, not a completed client project. A 30-room refurbishment uses two delivery phases, with inspection in a sample room before releasing the next batch.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns site readiness?
Assign it explicitly in the project plan; it should not be assumed from a factory completion date.
Should inspection happen after installation?
Review both delivered components and installed conditions because access, alignment, and assembly can change the result.
Coordinate the handover
See Simple Century’s furniture range and discuss the installation scope. Plan around the stated 15–45-day project-dependent range and confirm transport and installation milestones in writing.