Project Management
These notes start with an action verb, to keep all parties focused on the task at hand.
What are meeting minutes and punch lists?
These should always be attached (but not overlap) the FF&E piece you're drafting.
What are dimensions?
The abbreviation "CFA" stands for.
What is "cutting for approval"?
We avoid specifying from "drop shippers" like these online retailers.
Who are Wayfair, Amazon, Alibaba / Aliexpress, LampsPlus, 2Modern, All Modern, Lightology, among others?
They typically don't provide contract-quality FF&E, take responsibility for logistics or track large quantities, or warranty their merchandise.
The two most common plywood thicknesses available.
What are 1/2" and 3/4" thick?
What are 10 business days?
Dimensions and _______ should never appear on the same side of the piece of FF&E you're drafting.
What are leaders, tags and material notes?
The industry standard order for writing out a dimension in a drawing or specification.
What is Length x Width x Height?
Who is Anthropology?
The two standard stone / marble slab thicknesses.
What are 2cm (20mm) and 3cm (30mm)?
These three things are found on every outgoing submittal and shop drawing to signify our review.
What are the ISLYN stamp, date and signature of reviewer?
Measure arches using dimension type.
What is a radius dimension?
On every project, purchasable lighting must be clearly ___, or ___ if in Europe or Canada for safety purposes. If it's not shown on the cut sheet, a manufacturer must confirm in writing that they will manage this process before shipping.
What is UL or CE listed.
These budget-friendly vendors have a trade-program but don't currently have a contract-quality line of products.
Who is CB2 and Crate and Barrel?
A 2x4 wood stud is this nominal measurement irl.
What is 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"?
While United States interior designers are responsible for understanding and implementing local code (egress, life safety, ADA, fire, etc.) to the best of our knowledge, we are never responsible this last step of the documentation process before construction begins.
What is stamping, sealing and pulling permits?
This abbreviation at the end of an annotation which describes a consistent characteristic appearing in the same location throughout a piece of FF&E.
What is "typ."?
We always request to see (and feel) a full-scale prototype for this category of furniture prior to roll-out production.
What is seating?
We only specify from these budget-friendly vendors if the item is listed as part of their Contract / Commercial lines.
Who are West Elm, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma Home and Room and Board?
These three metals (and metal alloys) comprise the base of all pieces of door hardware, cabinet hardware, and plumbing trims.
Hint: Sometimes these are plated or powder coated to achieve a totally different finished look.
What are stainless steel, brass and bronze?
A piece of paper, pdf or other document intended as a tracking method for other documents or physical samples.
What is a transmittal?
Edit a dimension to say this when we want a measurement maintained and prioritized on site during install.
What is "hold" or "hold to"?
This long-form legally-binding document details Islyn's expectations and standards to which we hold our General Contractors, Consultants and Manufacturers responsible.
What is our Preamble and General Notes?
Circa, Aero Studio, Ralph Lauren and Kelly Wearstler lighting is all produced by this parent company.
Who is Visual Comfort?
We'd like to specify the wood to have the least visible figure, the straightest grain and the most strength.
Hint: Money is no object!
What is "rift sawn"?