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WHAT ARE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS?

an between two or agreement more

parties that establishes each
party's obligations,
responsibilities, and rights.
WHAT ARE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS?

Also, contract documents typically include

detailed plans, specifications, and legal terms
outlining the scope of work, materials,
timelines, and payment agreements between
the client and the designer or contractor.
INTERIOR
DESIGN
CONTRACT
INTERIOR
DESIGN
CONTRACT
THE TWO CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS ARE DIVIDED
INTO THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
•Construction Drawing Set
•Specification
CONSTRUCTION DRAWING SET
Building plans must adhere to a set of architectural graphic standards that
apply to all design fields.

A set of construction drawings may contain any of the following

sheet types:
• Floor Plans
• Reflected Ceiling Plan
• Elevations
• Schedules
SPECIFICATIONS
the specifications (or “specs”) describe the materials,
installation methods, level of workmanship required
and the general requirements for the execution of the
construction work.
SPECIFICATIONS
Contract documents are crucial for project managers
because they outline the terms, conditions, and
expectations of a project.

They help ensure:

• Clarity
• Legal Protection
• Risk Management Unique Strategic Position

• Budget Control
• Project Control
• Dispute Resolution
Properly managing contract documents is essential
for project success and compliance.
REFERENCES:
https://www.articulated.studio/blog/2019/8/18/what-are-contract-
documents

https://www.levelset.com/blog/construction-contract-documents-guide

https://typeset.io/formats/contracts/interior-design-contract-template/
69471020a8e8409bb42bb3f56f598c25

https://civilmint.com/plan-elevation-and-section-in-a-drawing/
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WORKING DRAWINGS
Drawings that show how to construct,
renovate, or install a project are known as
working drawings or construction
drawings.
WORKING DRAWINGS
These drawings generally follow a set of architectural
drawing conventions that are widely accepted in the
industry. However, there is not just one right way to do
construction drawings. The office staff and project size,
office standards, and the detail needed for custom
fabrications can require construction drawings that vary
from the conventions.
 Architectural and Engineering Drawings

A variety of types of drawings are needed to

accurately describe a project to the various
tradespeople who will do the work. Two main
types are what are generally called
architectural and engineering drawings.
A furniture installation plan included in a set
of construction drawings for a restaurant.
Specialty
Drawings
In addition to these two
categories of drawings,
there might be other
specialty drawings that
do not fit neatly within
either one.
Organization of
Construction Drawings
Construction drawings are sequentially
arranged by major components, This
sequence generally follows how the
building is constructed, from the ground to
the shell of the building to the interiors.
However, the exact sequence of drawings
and their content will vary from project to
project and office to office.
Most offices prefer to use a system that identifies
each area of specialty by a prefix, such as “A”
for the architecture or “S” for structural. A list of
the most common prefixes follows; however,
other prefixes may be added as needed.
A - Architecture
S - Structural
“S”
M - Mechanical
E - Electrical
P - Plumbing
I - Interiors
F - Finishes or Furniture
Q - Equipment
This small set of
construction
drawings consists
of only 3 sheets.
Sheet 1 of 3
includes the
foundation plan,
floor plan, and a
footing detail.
Sheet 2 of 3 for this
small house includes
four exterior
elevations, a roof
plan, and a building
section.
Sheet 3 of 3
includes the
electrical plan,
electrical legend,
and several interior
elevations.
This cover sheet
for a set of
construction
drawings for a
commercial
restaurant and
lounge indicates
the set consists of
21 sheets. The
table of contents
lists what can be
found on each
sheet.
A small mock-up
set of
construction
drawings is very
helpful for
indicating what
will be drawn on
each sheet and its
sequence in the
set.
SIGNIFICANCE
These are one of the most important document released
by the architect of a project because the accurate
execution of these drawings determines the project's
success. An important factor to consider when deciding
on various working drawing components like
dimensioning style, font, details, instructions, start
points, north direction, key plan, etc. Is that they are
intended for construction workers and clients. It should
be chosen in such a way that it is self-explanatory, with
as few errors as possible in its comprehension and
execution.
 References:

• Slide no. 1: INTERIOR DESIGN WORKING DRAWINGS | SevenMentor

• Slide no. 2-11:
http://homes.ieu.edu.tr/iaed204/Construction%20Drawings%20and%20Details%20for%20In
teriors.pdf
• Slide no. 12:
Architectural Drawings: Working Drawing v/s Submission Drawing (infurnia.com)
 WHAT
IS FF&E?
FF&E stands for furniture, fixture, and equipment, and it’s a common
acronym in commercial real estate. It includes anything in the building
that doesn’t have a permanent connection to its structure and thus can
be removed if necessary.

•Furniture – chairs, desks, sofas,

lockers, and beds.

•Fixtures – these are items that are

‘fixed’ in place, such as lights, counters,
shelving, and some types of fitted
cupboards.

•Equipment – items that are required for

the intended function of the building e.g.
computers, telephones, servers,
 What
Furniture. desks, chairs, lamps,
bookcases, sofas

does
FF&E Decorative Items. artworks,
photographs, wall items, rugs, curtain

include?
The rule of thumb for
Electronic Equipment. computers,
determining whether an item
stereos, terminals, servers, speakers,
is FF&E is simple. An item is
routers, security systems, kitchen
normally considered FF&E if:
equipments, laundry machine
• The Items are easily removed
from building and used Fitness Equipment. weights and cardio
elsewhere. machines

• The effective lifespan of the

item should be one year or
longer.
• It’s not a product that the
•Non-permanent lighting. Floor
lamps, rope lights, and anything
else that isn’t hardwired into the
building.
 Fixed Components. toilets,
faucets, HVAC, windows, doors

Built-in Furniture. desks,

bookcases, display cases

What does
FF&E Office Supplies. paper, pens,
markers, files, etc.

NOT
include? Consumables. food, drink,
Some common asset types paper products
that are not considered FF&E:
Why is FF&E Important?
FF&E is important for several reasons:

•Firstly, it provides functionality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal to a space, which

can impact the overall atmosphere of a building.

•Secondly, accurate records of FF&E are essential for proper maintenance,

replacement, and disposal of assets in the future, which can help to extend their
lifespan and reduce costs.

•Thirdly, in accounting, FF&E is classified as a long-term asset. This is because it

depreciates over time, which can have tax and financial implications for the
company.

•Finally, FF&E is crucial in industries such as hospitality and healthcare, where

the quality of the space can impact customer satisfaction and even patient
outcomes.
 FF&E Interior Design
Process
The FF&E interior designer is involved during the early Conceptual (Schematic) Design phase
by proposing a schedule of proposed finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the
preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost that will be provided to the Client’s Cost Consultant to
help track the budget early on.

During Design Development, the FF&E elements are further refined by the interior designer into
preliminary layouts and FF&E Specifications including quantities. The FF&E will include
layouts, elevations, details, samples, specifications, and quantities which are incorporated into the
final Construction Documents, which the Client will use to solicit bids.

FF&E procurement or purchasing refers to corporations hiring interior designers, architects, or

general contractors to specify, source, purchase, and furnish their offices or other business spaces
during construction/installation phases.
 FF&E Schedule
An FF&E schedule is a way of
documenting the precise
details surrounding all of the
furniture, fixings and
equipment. It breaks down all of
your requirements by room (and
in some cases, by area of the
room) to ensure that you know
exactly what items you will
need and want during the
interior design phase, and
exactly how they should look.

What should be
included in an
FF&E schedule?
An FF&E schedule should be a
very detailed inventory of the
furniture, fixtures and equipment
required for your establishment.
It is likely that there will be many
components that you want to
include but a basic FF&E
schedule should feature:
•Precise measurements of the rooms and
furniture
•Images or drawings of the items
•Descriptions of the items (including colors,
materials and finishes)
•Quantities of every FF&E item that you will
require
•Room placement of all items (to break this
down further, you may want to create an FF&E
floor plan)
•Lead times for all items, including when you
are expecting to receive them
• You may also find it helpful to include local
regulatory standards and any brand
Why We Need An FF&E Schedule
The FF&E master list gives a full overview of your material breakdown, full descriptions of the
items, room placement, and an overview of items to be procured. It is your reference point for all
the elements you will use to make up your design. Your FF&E is crucial to building other project
documents. Documents like:
• Specification
Sheet • Room data sheet
• Bill of Materials • Procurement Tracking Sheet

• Schematic • Project Reports

Diagrams
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