Attributes of Contract Furniture (Accredited CEU)
February 26
This event is part of the BIFMA Learning Series. There is no cost to attend.
What drives furniture decisions in commercial environments? Key attributes are: Aesthetics, Quality, Craftsmanship, Safety, Performance, Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and Verification. These dimensions of commercial furniture are explored for their impact on decision-making so professionals can put safety, sustainability, and wellness at the forefront of the selection process. You will understand the value of original design and how materiality is a critical factor of product appropriateness. You will see how furniture contributes to the health, safety, and wellness of occupants and impacts planetary health. Finally, you will be conversant in the relevant certification schemes and how to correctly apply which verifications to each attribute of furniture.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of original and authentic design, process controls in manufacturing, construction methods for wood and upholstered furniture, and learn how these factors impact safety and performance in use.
- Understand how furniture contributes to the health and wellness of occupants in commercial environments. Learn how the relevant dimensions of chemical exposure and ergonomics impact health & wellness. Understand the importance of evaluating ethical companies.
- Understand the important dimensions of planetary health, and the array of sustainability attributes associated with common materials used in the manufacture of commercial furniture including wood, metal, plastic, and fabric.
- Understand the importance of relevant certification schemes and recognize how to correctly apply which verifications to each attribute of furniture. Understand the value and limitations of each verification scheme for its contribution toward safety, wellness and sustainability for the users of the furniture products.
Who Should Attend
- A&D Professionals
- LEED and WELL accredited professionals
- Sales/Marketing Professionals
- Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation)
- Instructors and Students
- Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories
- Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry
Program Credits
NOTICE: To receive credit, your registration and attendance emails must match. Your confirmation is unique and should not be shared. Instead, tell folks to register here: (www.bifma.org/page/bifma-learning-series)
IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation
AIA– 1.0 LU/HSW
GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP
