How to use this buying guide
Workstation selection begins with the floor plan and operating model, not a product image. Team size, circulation, power locations, privacy and future change determine the appropriate cluster and dimensions. A coordinated workstation schedule lets the furniture supplier, electrical team and installer resolve interfaces before delivery.
Key project decisions
- Cluster planning: Choose two-, four-, six-person or linear arrangements based on team groups and room geometry. Confirm end conditions where a run stops at a wall, aisle or column.
- Desktop and frame: Define individual user width and depth, frame structure, leg positions and stability. Check that under-desk storage and chairs do not conflict with supports.
- Screens and privacy: Select screen height, material and mounting according to visual privacy, pinning, cleaning and acoustic needs. Screen dimensions should align with desktop modules.
- Power and accessories: Coordinate floor boxes, cable trays, access covers, power modules, monitor arms and CPU storage. Assign responsibility for electrical components and local connection.
Information to put in the specification
| Floor plan | Scaled dimensions, columns, doors, aisles, floor boxes and egress |
|---|---|
| Module | Users per cluster, desktop size, orientation and end conditions |
| Components | Frames, screens, storage, cable trays, power and accessories |
| Finish schedule | Desktop, edge, frame, screen and storage colors |
| Delivery | Zone labels, access, assembly sequence and installation responsibility |
Customization and approval
Typical project customization includes desktop dimensions, screen materials, frame color, cable openings, storage and accessories. Maintain repeatable module sizes where possible so damaged parts and future additions are easier to manage.
Packaging and project delivery
Pack and label components by cluster, floor or installation zone. A detailed packing list should distinguish shared frames, end legs, screens, tops and hardware. Confirm whether the installer receives pre-sorted kits or must sort bulk packages on site.
Quality checks before shipment
Trial-assemble a representative cluster and check alignment, stability, screen positions, edge finish, cable access and storage clearance. Compare production components with the approved layout and finish schedule before packing.
How to compare supplier proposals
Send the same controlled specification to every shortlisted supplier and require them to identify exclusions or alternatives. Compare the complete configuration, approval process, packing, documentation and destination costs instead of the headline unit price alone. Product names are not standardized, so two quotations may describe materially different constructions under a similar label.
- Confirm that dimensions, materials and functions match the RFQ.
- List every proposed substitution and decide whether a new sample is required.
- Compare carton data, installation work and spare-part support together with price.
- Record the quotation revision used for final drawing and sample approval.
Keep the approved drawing, finish reference, quotation and inspection checklist connected by model or project code. This creates a clearer audit trail when several products, colors or installation zones are included in one order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first document needed for workstation planning?
A scaled floor plan showing dimensions, doors, columns, circulation and power locations is the most useful starting point.
How much space should each workstation use?
The correct module depends on tasks, equipment, local planning rules and circulation. The project designer should confirm the final layout.
Can workstation colors and screens be customized?
Common options include desktop and frame colors, screen materials, sizes and cable accessories, subject to the selected system and order scope.
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