As we close the book
on 2013, we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to reflect on the past
year. GET, LLC was so very privileged to
be able to share with you more about our business and insight into the
happenings here in the Western Pacific.
We hope you gained further understanding more about the casegood
furniture business, structured cabling and energy efficiency lighting industry
and aerial lifts. Additionally, you read
a different perspective into Paradise Guam-our home. We wrote about the important
issues of the day-a direct reflection of the discussions of our friends and neighbors. These blog posts were what people were
talking about around water coolers, dinner tables and back kitchens all across
Micronesia. All the writing in this blog reminded me of some important things-all
of us should not take things for granted and knowledge is surely power. GET, LLC is excited for what 2014 will bring. We will continue sharing more information and
exciting insight into the world around us.
Thanks for reading and may you and yours have a prosperous new year.
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FF&E Services-Knowledge of Furniture Products
We continue our discussion on this blog about Furniture,
Furnishings and Equipment or FF&E-this time on the specific skill sets
associated with providing FF& E Services.
It is critical that those offering FF&E services must be
knowledgeable about systems furniture, case goods, seating, "loose"
furniture, and other specialty furniture.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Handbook of
Professional Practice says that one of the keys to this is knowledge of
ergonomics, furniture construction, and fabric characteristics such as
durability, flammability, and applied coatings is essential to providing
appropriate recommendations to the respective client. The AIA says that most
product information is readily available through manufacturers’ representatives,
like GET, LLC, or through online
resources like www.get-guam.com.
When evaluating furniture, architects and designers should
also pay close attention to product warranties and the manufacturer’s financial
viability-emerging as key in the buying process.
Local sales representatives, like us, are the best resource for pricing
and follow-up information. Most vendors encourage their sales staff to call on
design firms to inform them about the costs and benefits of their particular
lines. These companies also will provide samples and mock-ups of their products
for evaluation, often at no charge.
Many sales representatives provide “lunch-and-learn”
presentations for design firms and regularly host designers on factory trips to
highlight lines appropriate for a specific project.
Providing furniture
procurement services also requires good knowledge of local furniture dealers,
including the services they offer and the lines they carry. For example, for workstation
systems projects, dealers often provide final detailed layouts and
specifications to the architect’s design requirements. They also may inventory
existing furniture for evaluation by the architect or coordinate installation.
The AIA says that designers and architects can sometimes find
it helpful to create a partnering arrangement with local dealers and to work
with different companies to fill the needs of different projects.
For more on how GET,LLC through our friends at Savoy Contract Furniture and teaming partner
American Hotel Register can assist you with your specific FF&E needs, please
check out our website at www.get-guam.com or give us a call at 671-483-0789 to
discuss the best solution for your facility.
All the solutions are Made in America!
Form and Line-What is it?
A great piece of advice from Furniture World Magazine
regarding Form and Line. I must start by
stating that they are the oldest trade publication in this industry in the
United States. 20,000 furniture retailers look to them for the most up to date
information on their business. The New
Rochelle, New York-based company has been doing this since 1870 and their
information is timeless.
Case in point. When creating a retail space or a space for
your respective customer, they say to use form and line to your advantage,
"...Form fills space and defines it. A trained eye
learns to notice not only the form, but also to appreciate the void which
adjoins and is defined by it. This relationship is much like the interplay
between shadow and light. Forms have bulk and shape.
Rectangular forms can give a room a sense of sturdiness and
certainty, but overuse can be repetitive and monotonous. Most rooms, furniture
and wall decor are basically rectangles; having straight sides and right angled
corners.
Angular forms are less common than rectilinear. They,
therefore, attract and keep attention.
Diagonals can be used to imply motion and also increase the
apparent size of an object.
Curved forms impart feelings of security, continuous change
and continuity. Circles, arcs and cones have a focal point to which attention
is drawn, lending emphasis to a design scheme. Sectionals, upholstered back,
arm and cushion treatments, lamp shades, dining and occasional tables, vases,
plates, fabric and rug designs often employ curved forms and motifs. They can
be used as the basis or theme of a room design or to offset and balance angular
and rectilinear forms.
Line can be used to alter the mood and proportion of a living
space. Form and line are closely related. A rectangle can be tall and high or
long and low, approximating vertical or horizontal lines. A low, long
rectangular sofa may generate a feeling of stability and certainty resulting
from its form - and also of informality and length due to its lines.
Horizontal Lines can be used to make spaces seem more relaxed
and informal, and accentuate the horizontal aspect or length of walls or
furnishings.
Vertical Lines, like the geometry of a Gothic cathedral, can
add dignity and formality to a room. They also make objects seem taller in
relation to their width.
Curved Lines evoke the same kinds of responses as curved
forms. Depending on their spatial orientation, they can also incorporate
properties of horizontal or vertical lines.
Diagonal Lines can create a feeling of imbalance and dynamic
movement. Like curved lines, their impact changes with their horizontal or
vertical aspect."
Thanks Furniture World for the advice-the 20,000 readers they
have world wide probably don't say it enough.
GET, LLC is a partner with
Pennsylvania-based Savoy Furniture. We thank them for what they do provide the
form and line of their products that give their customers the quality and stability
that continues to make them a top choice for their respective case good needs.
For
more on how Savoy Furniture and GET, LLC can assist you with your furniture
needs, please check out our website and drop us a line or give us a call.
Savoy Contract Furniture Showcased at ACUHO-I Event
Minnesota is hosting an important event this summer for the
casegood furniture industry. The
Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I)
supports and promotes the collegiate residential experience across 900
institutions across the globe. The ACUHO-I creates value through education,
avocation, and network connections through its members. They also help housing
professionals meet the needs of dynamic campus environments.
Case in point: they are hosting the largest conference and
exposition of its kind to do just that.
A part of their professional development events, the ACUHO-I Annual Conference in Minneapolis from June 14-18, 2013 will continue this effort of outreach to its members
and highlight the latest products and services to this important market
segment.
Savoy Contract Furniture will be there (Booth 325 & 327). They will answer the following questions at the
event:
What's the Smart Bed all about?
Do all chairs loosen at the joints?
Can safety have style?
How long should lounge furniture last?
Power outlets - in furniture?
GET, LLC is so very proud to be part of the Savoy Furniture Team and
encourage our friends in the higher education business to not miss this
important show. They do hold a GSA
Schedule for casegoods (GSA Dorm and Quarters Contract #GS-27F-3019D/GSA
Package Room Projects Contract #GS-27F-3019D (John Savoy & Son, Inc.)).
Savoy and the ACUHO-I remind us all to help make a positive
difference in the lives of all ACUHO-I members and the students we serve. For more information give GET, LLC a call at
671-483-0789 or check us out on the web at www.get-guam.com where you can find
a complete catalog of Savoy's products.
GET, LLC on "The Bench" with the GCA Construction Bulletin
GET, LLC is proud to announce our relationship with the Guam
Contractors Association in providing information via this Blog to the
"Around the Bench" Segment of the GCA's Monthly Construction
Bulletin.
As a proud Associate Member of the Guam Contractors
Association, GET, LLC has been really excited about contributing to the monthly
publication that is read by the 535 member organization.
Many GCA members are always on the go. Many are busy with a construction deadline or
two. Many don't have a moment to jump on
getguam.blogspot.com to get our take on a host of issues from selecting casegood
furniture, aerial lift news and other related matters to the goods and services
we provide.
The "Around the Bench" article is our way of giving
back to an organization that has been so beneficial to us as a small business,
but allows us to share more about what we do for our customers. The focus so far has been on examining trends
in the lighting industry-specifically light-emitting diodes or LED.
GET, LLC debuted our contribution in the April 2013 edition
of the Construction Bulletin-to the surprise of many in the community. The May 2013 version was published
recently.
We want to personally thank Sales and Marketing Director Geri
Leon Guerrero of ADZtech and Publisher James Martinez for their support on this
new way of linking this part of the www.get-guam.com family to the masses in
print form.
Did I say it is replicated on the GCA website at
www.guamcontractors.org? Click on
publications and there you go.
A Look at the U.S. Army Furniture Program-Savoy Furniture and Type A Case Good Furniture
Despite talk of Sequester and cuts all across the federal government, there is a little known program that can do much to assist the furniture used to support our war fighters and be economical at the same time.
GET, LLC, through our friends at Savoy Furniture, can provide case good support for Type A Products as graded by the USACE.
Type A or C1 construction (Veneer on Hardwood Veneer-Core Plywood) includes side panels that shall be minimum 19 mm (3/4") 5-ply hardwood veneer-core plywood with oak veneer, exposed edges on the front of the piece shall be provided with minimum 10 mm (3/8") thick solid oak edge banding or may be covered by solid oak front frame, back edges of side panels, if exposed, shall be finished for appearance, as the backs of some of these units may be exposed to view, top edges of side panels, if exposed, shall be finished smooth, and sealed, for cleaning, bottom edges of side panels shall be sealed to eliminate the possibility of water wicking up the side panels when floors are mopped and as a minimum, side panels that will be visible, such as in wardrobes, drop-lid desks, one-drawer nightstands, etc., shall be finished on both faces to match other panels.
GSA has and continues to work with the Corps' Huntsville Center to establish a process for identifying products. It was decided that the program could be set-up within the GSA schedule for household and quarters furniture, FSC 71. As stated on their website, GSA worked with Huntsville to establish the technical requirements for the furniture. Vendors are invited to submit information on their contract items to demonstrate compliance with the Corps' requirements and GSA reviews the product lines.
The product lines listed are submitted by vendors, including Savoy, for review against the requirements of the Department of the Army UPH Furniture Program. Specific product details related to the product design, materials, and construction are constantly reviewed. In addition to identifying the product lines, the listing provides the available construction types and pull types, as defined by the Army UPH Furniture specifications.
For more information on how GET, LLC and Savoy Furniture (GSA Dorm and Quarters Contract #GS-27F-3019D (John Savoy & Son, Inc.)) can assist with your case goods needs, call us at 671-483-0789 or check out our website at www.get-guam.com.
Savoy Has New Products on GSA Advantage
GET, LLC is so very
proud to be a partner with John Savoy & Son, Inc who has been one of the
country's leading manufacturers of high quality casegoods, lounge furniture,
tables, chairs, and beds for over 65 years.
From rough lumber to
finished product, all of Savoy's furniture is made in their 350,000 sq/ft
facility located in Central Pennsylvania. And has the Savoy Factory been
busy-the team has most recently completed installations at Fort Dix, U.S. Naval
Base Ventura, U.S. NAS Meridian, Schofield Barracks and Glenmont Job Corps.
Also, Savoy has added
a number of new items to their Household & Quarters Furniture schedule and
GSA Advantage (GS-27F-3019D) including the 18 x 20 IN Ladderback Stool-WoodSeat and Back, the Casegood mainstay-The Madison Collection, the DAWN Ergonomic Midback Chair and the modular seating classic-The Monaco Collection (see photo).
Remember, Savoy is a
WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS which means every purchase of a Savoy product assists
in achieving your respective agency's set-aside goals.
Helping Savoy here
means helping GET, LLC.
Please contact
us today for detailed product specification information at 671-797-0789 or our
website at www.get-guam.com for more product details.
Favorite Wood for Casegoods-Cherry is "Cherry"
There are a number of wood species that are great for
casegoods.
Many would argue that the Hawaiian Koa wood is the best for
chests, dressers, bookshelves and cabinets.
Koa is colorful but is perhaps the most expensive. What about hickory? Grain, color, inclusions like knots, burls,
figure, bird peck, worm track and other unique attributes also offer the lovers
of this wood some examples of hickory's
identification. Red Adler. Pine.
Birch. Take your pick of wood for
your next project.
But one stands out.
Cherry. Underrated by
many.
There are those in the casegood industry that praise the
wood's wide number of applications including paneling, flooring and furniture. Need
a great look in your kitchen or other areas of your home or building? Cherry is
the top choice for fine furniture.”
One designer/salesman of custom cabinetry shared a perspective
of selecting a type of wood for your next project: select a wood that presents the best finish. With
cherry, this hardwood has attractive
grain character, and stained finishes on cherry have a depth and luster not
found on most other cabinetry woods.
Additionally, keep in mind choice of wood and sustainability. This idea is not lost by our friends at Savoy Furniture.
With the rise in steel prices and the sensitivity to being
“green”, Savoy Furniture believes that wood is
the smarter choice for your furniture needs. Wood is a renewable resource and requires less energy than most to process into
finished products. Wood is also low in toxicity and completely biodegradable. Wood
enhances thermal performance and interior acoustics while providing long-term
performance and durability.
Additional advantages of wood products include: Readily
Available, Strength and Rigidity Properties, Cost-Competitiveness Relative to
Other Products, Long-Term Performance and Durability, Environmental Merits.
Give GET, LLC a call or drop us a line to discuss sustainable
casegood furniture solutions that best fits your organization's needs.