Create & Collect
Customize and maintain a library of FF&E that can be linked to other related data like vendor directories, room data sheets, and Revit elements.
Share & Collaborate
Collaboratively markup documents, make comments, and assign tasks that are linked directly to elements like cut sheets, drawings, and product specifications.
Connect & Integrate
Connect FF&E types to the Revit model automatically and instantly see up-to-date quantities and locations of instances as the project progresses. Make it easy for non-Revit users to access Revit data without knowing or opening Revit.
Deliver & Report
Create simple presentations and export detailed reports with FF&E data in Layer without the need for third-party software.
What is FF&E?
FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment and it generally includes items that are not permanently attached to a building and are removable when needed.
In the architecture and interior design realms, this term encompasses items that are not typically supplied or installed by the general contractor on a construction project.
Why Use a FF&E Template?
As architects and interior designers, we often use a FF&E Schedule to document all of the specifications during the design process. Depending on the firm, some like to include the FF&E Schedule in the Project Specifications, while some include it in their Construction Documents for procurement.
A FF&E Schedule can help you:
• Organize all of the FF&E details in a written format
• Give your client a clear presentation of your FF&E selections
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers easily during FF&E Procurement
To stay organized, we need a simple and clear way to collect all our FF&E selections. That’s where this FF&E template comes in. The template is set up to let you collect all your data that needs to be included in an FF&E schedule in an easy to use format.
What Is Included in this FF&E Schedule Template?
There is quite a lot of information that needs to be included in an FF&E schedule, such as:
• Photos or drawings of the item
• Item code to reference on a plan
• Location of where it’s being used in your project
• Name and product number of the item
• Manufacturer’s contact info
• Correct measurements and sizes
• Finish selection including colors, fabric, metal etc.
• And more!
Why Use FF&E Specification Software Linked to Revit?
On a simple project, you can use a regular old Excel template to create your FF&E schedule. But over time, manual entry into a spreadsheet template can lead to mistakes and errors, particularly in large-scale projects.
This is exactly why firms are using FF&E specification software like Layer, to integrate their FF&E schedule directly with Revit.
Get All Your FF&E Data in One Place
How much time have you lost searching for the same product online over and over again? Or looking up your furniture schedule in a folder structure that no one follows?
Layer helps you streamline your FF&E workflow by collecting all of your FF&E data inside of Revit, so you can spend less time searching and more time designing.
Having one source of truth that updates in real-time also means that everyone (from architects to interior designers) can be on the same page across your team.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked what a product looks like in a client meeting. I no longer have to go searching for a catalog; now I simply use Layer to click on it in the model to see its photos and specs instantly.”
Louise Cupac, Founding Principal, Plus Parts FF&E
Specify FF&E Seamlessly within Revit
One of our customers’ favorite feature in Layer is its ability to integrate directly with Revit. Within our Revit Add-in, you can connect FF&E types to the Revit model automatically and instantly see up-to-date quantities and locations of instances as the project progresses.
Layer also makes it easy for non-Revit (and non-tech-savvy) users to access Revit data without ever opening Revit. This lets you have an accurate FF&E schedule in Revit or outside of Revit.
“Layer has streamlined our FF&E process significantly in comparison to our previous Excel-based approach. From design to documentation, Layer’s flexible database and direct connection to Revit has saved design staff hours of time producing accurate and complete FF&E deliverables.”
AnnMarie Jackson FASID, CHID, CID, EDAC, The Beck Group
Build FF&E Presentations in Minutes
It takes a lot of billable hours to format your FF&E data into a presentable format. Especially when you’re designing for a large-scale project like a hospital or school where you have to specify tons of furniture.
With Layer, you can create simple presentations and export detailed reports with FF&E data in minutes, without third party software.
Ready to link your FF&E schedules to Revit? Schedule a time below to see how Layer can transform the way you manage FF&E.
