Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Editor's Note.

Part 1: Project Planning & Site Selection.

Chapter 1: Strategic Planning.

Chapter 2: Forming the Project Team.

Chapter 3: Project Phases & Organization.

Chapter 4: Survey of Client Requirements.

Chapter 5: Locating the Site.

Part 2: Design Development.

Chapter 6: Space Planning, Layout & Design Development.

Chapter 7: Telecommunications & Data Cabling.

Chapter 8: Records Management.

Chapter 9: Data Center, Personal Computers & Office Equipment.

Chapter 10: Reuse of Existing Furniture.

Chapter 11: Security/Fire Safety.

Chapter 12: Environmental Considerations.

Part 3: Project Documents.

Chapter 13: Preparing & Monitoring the Budget.

Chapter 14: Construction Documents.

Chapter 15: Specifications & Coding for Furniture.

Chapter 16: Specifications & Coding for Finishes & Furnishings.

Chapter 17: Bidding & Purchasing: Construction, Furniture & Furnishings.

Part 4: Construction.

Chapter 18: Project Management & Documentation.

Chapter 19: Construction Management.

Part 5: Interior Features & Installation.

Chapter 20: Signage.

Chapter 21: Artwork/Graphics.

Chapter 22: Plants & Water.

Chapter 23: Interiors Installation.

Part 6: Relocation.

Chapter 24: Moving Into the New Space.

Chapter 25: Post-Move Administrative Duties.

Appendix.

About the Author

Carol E. Farren is President of Facility Management World Wide, Ltd., a New York City-based firm that provides facility and adminstrative management consulting services. The former director of facilities at Time-Warner, Inc., she has more than 30 years of experience in interior project management and has directed many high-profile design and relocation projects. She is past president of the Greater New York chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a Certified Facility Manager (CFM), and an IFMA Fellow.