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Furniture often arrives when ceilings, floors and joinery are almost complete and many trades are still closing defects. Without a logistics plan, pallets block inspections, finished surfaces are damaged and workstations cannot be connected. Delivery should be integrated into the fit-out programme.
Confirm quantities, package sizes, loading rules, lift bookings, staging, assembly and connection sequence. Release delivery by zone only when prerequisites are complete and protected.
Verify the delivery route
Check loading access, security procedures, permitted hours, lift capacity, door widths, corners and floor protection with building management. Use the largest packaged item, not only the assembled dimension.
Identify items requiring partial assembly or special handling. Record who obtains permits and books shared facilities.
Set room readiness criteria
Define what must be complete before furniture enters: floors accepted, ceilings closed, dust controlled, power available and wet work finished. Agree exceptions explicitly rather than storing furniture in unfinished rooms.
Use a zone-release checklist linked to the construction programme and office relocation guide.
Plan staging and assembly
Allocate temporary areas for unpacking, parts and waste without blocking exits or inspections. Separate components by floor or room and maintain identification. Protect finished joinery from tool and package impact.
Clarify who removes packaging and when. A clean route is needed throughout the installation, not only at the end.
Coordinate services and technology
Sequence desks with floor boxes, cable trays, monitor arms and AV equipment. IT should access workstations without dismantling newly installed furniture. Keep module and cable responsibilities clear between furniture, electrical and IT suppliers.
Test one typical workstation before full rollout where interfaces are complex.
Inspect before move-in
Snag furniture for damage, alignment, hardware and finish, then test adjustable components and service access. Keep construction defects separate from furniture supplier defects so ownership remains clear.
Provide asset information, warranties and care instructions. Do not let occupancy erase unresolved installation records.
Frequently asked questions
Can furniture arrive before fit-out completion?
Only with agreed room-readiness conditions, protection and controlled staging. Early delivery can create damage and coordination risks.
Who is responsible for floor protection?
The contract and logistics plan should state who installs, maintains and removes protection throughout delivery and assembly.
References and scope
References checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and product instructions for the actual project; these links do not constitute project approval.
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