It’s that time of year again, and the end of the fiscal year is approaching quickly. In order to allow enough time to fully design the furniture within the requested space, all Design Request Forms (DRFs) that are year-end specific must be submitted to the F&D office no later than end of business day, August…
Furnishings and Design and Contract Administration will be the final divisions of Procurement Services moving to the University Services Campus in early June. Both departments will occupy Building 1021 at 405 Cahaba Circle, formerly Cottage 3 on the USC campus. See the map below for the exact location. It will be the first time for…
Unlike residential furniture, commercial furniture is made to specification based on the clients’ needs and as a result, typically takes 6-8 weeks to be manufactured. In addition, shipping as well as scheduling the delivery and installation can also take a couple of weeks from the time the furniture is completed. Another factor to consider is…
The UA Upholstery Department was recently charged with restoring some furniture from the Amelia Gorgas Collection. Outstanding work from Susan, Stephanie and Brian to return the sofa and kneeling bench from the 1840’s to their original glory. Be sure to stop by the Gorgas House Museum to see these incredible pieces. What can the UA…
The University Services Campus has been rapidly developing over the past couple of years, which we are excited to have been and continue to be a part of. Looking back on 2018, there have been several departments that have joined in occupying this area. Earlier in the year, Automotive Services relocated to their new, larger…
Furnishings and Design Lakeside Dining Hall Renovation Furnishings and Design has been busy this year with over 400 projects across campus, ranging from small renovations to multi-million-dollar capital projects. One we are particularly proud of is the Lakeside Dining Hall renovation. Lakeside was closed from the last half of the spring semester through the summer…
It is hard to believe but the end of the fiscal year is quickly approaching, once again. To allow our designers and upholsterers enough time to meet the end of year demand and meet our clients’ expectations and timelines, all FY18 specific Design Request Forms (DRFs) must be submitted to the F&D office no later…
Many of you already know what a talented upholstery team we have here at UA. From making office furniture look like new again, to replacing the ripped vinyl on your favorite piece of gym equipment, to revamping the waiting room area at the medical clinic, there’s not much here on campus that our team can’t…
To submit a Design Request Form, visit our F&D website at the following link – Furnishings and Design Website. Once there, click on the Design Request Form link in the lower left-hand corner and fill out the electronic DRF accordingly. Be sure to fill in all the sections with red asterisks in order to ensure…
It is that time of year again, when the weather starts getting warmer and everyone starts making plans for their summer vacations. Seasoned travelers will tell you that to maximize the fun and reduce the risk of your plans not coming together as you hoped, it is best to start planning early. The same good…
