Desk and office furniture assembly in Shoreditch

Give the drawer unit height with castors or feet fitted and note the desk’s supports and cable tray. For a height-adjustable desk, compare the clearance through the full movement described by the manufacturer. Leave room for knees and chair arms at normal working height. A tall pedestal may be better beside the desk.

Show us the exact frame and top references. If the boxes arrived separately, match their dimensions with the supplier’s order. Keep the handset, brackets and fasteners with the matching desk. If a particular component has not arrived, tell us which pieces are still complete. Arrange any missing parts with the retailer.

Use a plan to check whether the drawer pedestal sits on the same side as a frame support. Move the chair through its usual positions and check the drawer handles. Identify the nearest outlet. Leave access to any floor box and plan the cable route to avoid leads passing through the walking area.

Mark the sockets and any cable opening on the floor plan. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for the desk and cable tray, and plan for moving tops where relevant. Leave enough space to reach the plugs. Arrange connection of computers, desk equipment and building services with the appropriate person after assembly.

If an existing workstation needs to stay operational, tell us which area can be cleared. Move equipment from the desks that will be replaced. If the old frames are being dismantled, say where to put their panels and fixings and whether they need to be kept for later assembly.

Give the approved building entrance and whether it has a goods lift. Compare the longest top carton with the cabin and turns. If access is via a shared yard or loading bay, confirm where the vehicle can unload and park. Let us know which hours the building allows for work.

Some desks share a top but use different legs or lifting frames. Label each complete set and include the drawers and screens in the order list. Check that control and frame accessories have arrived where applicable. If the order is for a studio or shared office, mark the rooms and seats that need to remain in use.

If a workstation has add-on screens or a cable tray, check whether they have separate fittings and give those model references. Follow the desk maker’s arrangement for cables near moving parts. Have your IT or office team handle equipment and building connections. Keep instructions with each desk so later changes can be checked.

At handover, check the desk and pedestal together before adding equipment. Try the drawers and verify the available clearance according to the manual. Look at the chair position and any controls under the top. Save spare parts and label the model references if several similar desks are in use.

If the desk will be used with a separate monitor riser or clamped screen arm, include it when checking clearance near a shelf or window. Tell us the intended position of the arm and check the desktop manufacturer’s requirements. Your equipment team can fit it once the furniture is ready.

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