Our Offerings
DESIGNING, SOURCING & SPECIFYING:
Custom & Stock Furniture
Lighting
Fixtures
Plumbing Fixtures
Decorative Accessories
Art & Art Installations
Custom
Finishes
Equipment*
Os&e*
Our Process
Design & Specification
Founded by designers, GEWL brings explicit product knowledge to every order. Our intimate familiarity with construction quality and industry standards on fixtures, casegoods, upholstered seating, fabrics and more allow us to take active roles in the development of your entire FF&E package.
As an additional service, GEWL has the capacity to create detailed shop drawings, augment floor plans, renderings, and sketches and fill in any missing details on the specifications to ensure all parties are aligned on the design of the FF&E package if/as needed. This service reduces coordination time and increases the quality and value of the final FF&E package.
Budgeting
Budgeting is a critical exercise that will lay a strong foundation for success over the life of the project. The GEWL team will develop a detailed and dynamic budget that will allow for targeted cost control with consideration for quality level, location, logistics and available schedule to fabricate and ship in the most economical method. Constant and consistent value engineering is an integral part of the process that is not simply about cutting costs. Whether features are being removed or added, it is about understanding the actual impact of every option for every component of every product. This requires deep comprehension of production processes, materials, fire codes and logistics to always meet or exceed industry standards.
Sourcing
The critical-path elements of FF&E furnishing are often its most complex custom pieces, requiring attention to detail and coordination across the entire project team. There will always be an important balance between lowering costs and maintaining the level of quality you expect in your FF&E. Excellent and diversified sourcing is essential for achieving this. Working with our vetted manufacturing partners both domestically and across the globe is the key in achieving this balance and we stand behind the quality of their products.
Evaluation
Accurate interpretation of designer specifications, evaluation of subsequent bids, and intimate product knowledge are critical for high-level analysis. We are experts at comprehensive, context-rich evaluations, providing the guidance that allows you to make the right decision for your project. We embrace our role as advisors and consultants as we evaluate and present your options throughout the process.
Accounting
We handle your resources efficiently. GEWL provides reports tracking all disbursements of funds. From merchandise deposits to final payments, freight, sales tax and use tax accruals these are always up to date and available at any time. Our process allows for asset code classification, prevention of unintended payments, cost analytics and easy reconciliation of vendor accounts and total project costs.
Quality Control
It is our job to shepherd your furnishings from conception to closeout and beyond. Our Quality Control partners provide global oversight and QAQC reporting on prototypes to ensure all products are manufactured to the highest standards.
Expediting
Active expediting is vital for every order. A consistent, proactive dialogue with vendors and design allow for early problem-catching and effective navigation of challenging phases like the review and approval of pre-production materials. Major milestones of quantification, bidding, order drafting and release, funding requests, invoicing, approvals, production, shipment, receiving, warehousing, installation and final punch all have their own collection of subtasks for GEWL and other parties to be aware of and accomplish.
Installation
The proper receipt and handling of goods must be well managed or extensive damage and loss can occur, resulting in added costs and opening delays. We work with a network of experienced national and global warehousing and installation contractors specializing in FF&E handling, to establish procedures for insuring, securing and storing owner’s materials. The same dedication to communication and planning in earlier phases are equally essential during warehousing and installation to minimizing risk and achieve final opening.
Closeout
Our service does not end once your property opens. We gather, organize and submit full closeout documentation including warranty information, care and maintenance instructions, full accounting back up for reconciliation of funds, and fire rating certifications for all relevant products and materials. Our team can provide guidance and answers years after your doors have opened and our documentation is available for download in perpetuity at any time.
You will always know what you ordered, where it came from, and how much was paid, for every item we procure.
