Difference between revisions of "Furniture National Center of Expertise (FNCOE)"
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==Mandate== | ==Mandate== | ||
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The Furniture NCOE’s main responsibility as the TA (Technical Authority) is defining and developing furniture specifications with minimum performance requirements that meet accessibility, environmental, and health and safety requirements that align to GCWorkplace and Fit-up Standards for Canada. | The Furniture NCOE’s main responsibility as the TA (Technical Authority) is defining and developing furniture specifications with minimum performance requirements that meet accessibility, environmental, and health and safety requirements that align to GCWorkplace and Fit-up Standards for Canada. | ||
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==News== | ==News== | ||
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+ | *FNCOE has collaborated with Procurement Branch to implement a National Master Standing Offer (NMSO), providing increased flexibility and a catalogue of pre-approved furniture products for future design and fit-up projects. | ||
+ | *The National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) Cat 4 (Phone booth and Pods) was awarded Aug 26th 2024 and remaining categories are expected to be awarded end of October 2024 | ||
+ | *FNCOE and PB will be working next on a seating Standing Offer (SO) that will generate a catalogue of qualified product to select from. | ||
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==Initiatives== | ==Initiatives== | ||
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+ | Current Initiatives: | ||
+ | *Development and implementation of an Office Seating NMSO | ||
+ | *Study on smart lockers and future improvements. | ||
+ | *Collaboration with Green Procurement and Sustainable Buildings – integrate various sustainability criteria for furniture and plastics reduction and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). | ||
+ | *Furniture catalogue application (E-Purchasing). On-going collaboration with Digital Service Branch (DSB) to develop catalogue application for both the workspaces and future seating SO's. | ||
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+ | Coming Soon: | ||
+ | *Guidance Document on Reuse, Remanufactured and Refurbishing Furniture | ||
+ | *Audit Process Guidance for post-installation review | ||
+ | *New "Environmental Certification Documents" for Design teams for green credits on furniture towards projects. | ||
+ | *Post and Beam Specs and Guidance | ||
+ | *Replacement strategy for withdrawn Canada General Standards Board (CGSB) specifications for furniture | ||
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==Contact us== | ==Contact us== | ||
− | Lisa Maidens: [mailto: | + | Lisa Maidens: [mailto:Lisa.Maidens@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca]<br> |
− | Catherine Ménard : [mailto: | + | Catherine Ménard : [mailto:Catherine.Menard@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca]<br> |
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 23 October 2024
Furniture National Center of Expertise (FNCOE)
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MandateThe Furniture NCOE’s main responsibility as the TA (Technical Authority) is defining and developing furniture specifications with minimum performance requirements that meet accessibility, environmental, and health and safety requirements that align to GCWorkplace and Fit-up Standards for Canada. Additional national responsibilities include conducting research, issuance of functional directions for office furniture, development of supportive application tools, and the provision of technical guidance that aligns with the government’s mandates and priorities. |
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