Design and Planning for People, and for Success
We understand that well-planned educational spaces enhance student engagement and contribute to faculty productivity and institutional reputation. By designing inspiring, empowering, and encouraging spaces, we help higher education institutions create environments where students can thrive and succeed.
What We Do for Higher Education Institutions
At Business Interiors, our Client Advisors are at the helm, leading both the BI Design and Client Services Teams. They offer a wealth of experience in contract furnishings to guide clients through every stage of their projects.
The Design Team stands ready to fulfill project requirements. It employs a meticulous approach to product selection, generates project drawings and renderings, crafts comprehensive product specifications, and provides tailored project pricing scenarios to meet the needs of both owners and architects.
BI’s dedicated Client Services Team serves as the linchpin, ensuring seamless execution of project objectives outlined by the Client Advisor and Design Teams. From final quotations to product procurement, from detail-oriented installation scheduling to comprehensive documentation and resolution of punch list items, our Client Services Team is committed to excellence.
Our factory-certified Field Services Team takes charge of all Final Mile activities, conducting thorough project site surveys, managing product shipments from manufacturers, overseeing product warehousing, and meticulously preparing products for installation. From scheduling to supervision, our Field Services Team ensures every detail is meticulously attended to.
Recognizing the critical importance of timely and seamless delivery and installation, our BI installers are dedicated to minimizing disruption to your operations. With careful pre-planning, meticulous site preparation, and adherence to stringent installation guidelines and best practices, our MillerKnoll-certified installers guarantee a smooth and efficient installation process from start to finish.
Project Process and Supply Chain Management
Our project process is designed to ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. We understand the challenges posed by the global supply chain and have implemented measures to mitigate delays and ensure timely project delivery. We guarantee the successful implementation of your furniture design project through forecasting tools, supplier diversification, and detailed project management.
Here’s an outline of our process:
- Manufacturers have used forecasting tools across their dealer network to enhance the accuracy of predicting customer demand.
- Manufacturers engage with multiple suppliers for essential “high-use” materials and components.
- BI’s Client Advisor will guide the Design Team in steering away from product lines with a history of consistent delays during the product selection process.
- BI’s Project Management Team will communicate daily with manufacturers for each order to monitor progress toward scheduled delivery dates.
- BI’s Project Management Team will offer guidance and implement material “holds” whenever feasible to mitigate “out-of-stock” delays.
- In cases where schedule preservation is key, BI will recommend clients to consider early shipping and storage options from select manufacturers for critical project items to ensure timely availability for scheduled installation.
Find a Trusted Partner
Ready to update your higher education institution with innovative furniture design solutions? Partner with Business Interiors and experience the difference that thoughtful design and expert planning can make.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and unlock the potential of your higher learning spaces.