ROBERT E. WEBER is founder of Weber Consulting Group, project and facility management consultants. He is credited with founding the concept of project management and facility management on a contract basis. Previous to founding Weber Consulting Group, he was President of Silverthorne Business Interiors of Dallas, Texas. During his tenure as President, he was credited with expanding sales and leading the company to become one of Interiors magazine's 100 largest contract furniture dealerships. He has been a contributor for numerous articles on the contract furniture industyr in Office Products Dealer and Interiors. Weber was elected to the National Office Products Association's Contract Furniture Forum.

• Figures Introduction Part I: Organizing Your Project Deciding on the Type of Facility You Will Need Determining if Architectural Assistance Will be Needed Should I Design the Project Myself, Use a Decorator, or an Interior Designer? Part II: How to Choose the Right Design Firm Where to Start How Your Project Will Progress Your Responsibility for the Project's Success Part III: Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Needs Systems Furniture Traditional Style Office Furniture Computer Furniture The Future of Office Design: High Tech/High Touch Special Furniture Requirements How Furniture is Priced Part IV: Selecting the Right Dealer for You Selecting the Right Dealer What You Should Know about Freight Charges The Advantages of Leasing Furniture Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Index

ROBERT E. WEBER is founder of Weber Consulting Group, project and facility management consultants. He is credited with founding the concept of project management and facility management on a contract basis. Previous to founding Weber Consulting Group, he was President of Silverthorne Business Interiors of Dallas, Texas. During his tenure as President, he was credited with expanding sales and leading the company to become one of Interiors magazine's 100 largest contract furniture dealerships. He has been a contributor for numerous articles on the contract furniture industyr in Office Products Dealer and Interiors. Weber was elected to the National Office Products Association's Contract Furniture Forum.

• Figures Introduction Part I: Organizing Your Project Deciding on the Type of Facility You Will Need Determining if Architectural Assistance Will be Needed Should I Design the Project Myself, Use a Decorator, or an Interior Designer? Part II: How to Choose the Right Design Firm Where to Start How Your Project Will Progress Your Responsibility for the Project's Success Part III: Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Needs Systems Furniture Traditional Style Office Furniture Computer Furniture The Future of Office Design: High Tech/High Touch Special Furniture Requirements How Furniture is Priced Part IV: Selecting the Right Dealer for You Selecting the Right Dealer What You Should Know about Freight Charges The Advantages of Leasing Furniture Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Index

ROBERT E. WEBER is founder of Weber Consulting Group, project and facility management consultants. He is credited with founding the concept of project management and facility management on a contract basis. Previous to founding Weber Consulting Group, he was President of Silverthorne Business Interiors of Dallas, Texas. During his tenure as President, he was credited with expanding sales and leading the company to become one of Interiors magazine's 100 largest contract furniture dealerships. He has been a contributor for numerous articles on the contract furniture industyr in Office Products Dealer and Interiors. Weber was elected to the National Office Products Association's Contract Furniture Forum.

• Figures Introduction Part I: Organizing Your Project Deciding on the Type of Facility You Will Need Determining if Architectural Assistance Will be Needed Should I Design the Project Myself, Use a Decorator, or an Interior Designer? Part II: How to Choose the Right Design Firm Where to Start How Your Project Will Progress Your Responsibility for the Project's Success Part III: Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Needs Systems Furniture Traditional Style Office Furniture Computer Furniture The Future of Office Design: High Tech/High Touch Special Furniture Requirements How Furniture is Priced Part IV: Selecting the Right Dealer for You Selecting the Right Dealer What You Should Know about Freight Charges The Advantages of Leasing Furniture Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Index