Services
Cost Planning & Budget Preparation
RGC undertakes a comprehensive FF&E cost planning exercise based on the specifics of the Project. This will include the projects Design and Operational briefs. Each room location is identified and populated with the FF&E necessary for it to function successfully. Existing FF&E schedules will be incorporated into the cost plan and can include a Gap Analysis to determine any additional items. The final documentation for this phase will be fully costed to form the initial FF&E Budget.
Master Item List & Detailed Specifications
The Master List of FF&E items is then developed
into detailed specifications through a consultation process with the Project
stakeholders and users
This will include the preparation of services integration schedules, technical and performance based specifications and reports specific to the Project.
Tendering & Procurement Process
Prior to tendering a list of pre-qualified suppliers is prepared for approval, and an agreed evaluation criterion is set for each tender package. The detailed FF&E specifications are then issued to the market for competitive tender. Upon return of the tenders each package is evaluated, and recommendations are made for award. Once purchase orders have been placed, suppliers are monitored for tender compliance, preparation of shop drawings, prototypes and samples.
Installation and Management of Process
A delivery and install program will be established,
suppliers are briefed, site inductions are undertaken and building access is
confirmed. Delivery, placement, commissioning and handover of the FF&E is
managed in a logical sequence in co-ordination with the Managing Contractor.
Once placed the FF&E is checked and verified, defected for damage and
finally handed over to the client
Asset Registers for Your Records
An Asset register of all FF&E will be produced in an electronic format to suit the Projects ongoing asset management software.
The asset data typically documents the As Constructed FF&E specifications, supplier details and warranty information.
Asset Handover and What it Entails
We will then electronically send to you all the Asset Registers we have complied for your records and ongoing project management tracking systems.
Our team will go into detail explaining each item in the asset document and what this means for your end project costings.
OUR SERVICES
RGC Consulting is a leading firm of professional consultants providing services in the management of Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FF&E) to large scale building developments.
Our key areas of business are Sports Stadiums, Education Precincts, Convention Centres, Cultural and Civic Developments, Aged Care Facilities, Hospitals, Hotels, Military Facilities, Correctional Centres, and Offices.
With a global focus and our head office in Brisbane, we service projects across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific.
The RGC Consulting difference:
- We specialise in FF&E
- Project-wide integrated data capacity
- Government project qualified
- Open book documentation policy
- A focused project management culture
- Local focus, global capacity
- Large scale, high value project capabilities
- Integrated team player
RGC Consulting services include:
- Cost planning and budget preparation
- Master list development
- Decant programming and scheduling
- Specification documentation including ecologically sustainable development compliance
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Product sourcing
- Tendering, tender analysis and procurement
- Quality control during manufacture
- Expedition, delivery and placement

OUR STRENGTHS
Quality focused
Good project planning evolves from close communication with our clients to fully understand their budget, specific needs and expectations. This ensures we provide high quality solutions and alternatives every step of the way.
Personalised service, professional approach
Our senior project directors are involved in every stage of each project, ensuring a personalised service that is compliant to the clients brief and scope of works. The project is further supported by a dedicated senior project manager and team of qualified consultants.
Flexible and responsive
The experience gained from a diverse range of project types enables us to be responsive and flexible to the changing needs of different industry sectors and localities. We have the capacity to adapt our scope of work to suit the projects specific requirements and client brief.
Proven Methodologies
RGC Consulting ensures that each project, however unique, utilises defined project methodology so that each step in the FF&E process is undertaken and controlled in a consistent way. RGC Consulting approaches each project with a view to manage its unique challenges and mitigate any risks. By using a methodological approach, RGC Consulting can assure quality deliverables as agreed.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Our team is highly skilled in the use of all major BIM software platforms. We can work directly in the live BIM model or upload from our internal systems to the projects BIM platform.
Risk averse
Risk minimisation strategies are implemented throughout both the planning and delivery phases of the project. From our detailed brief through to our sophisticated computer-generated scheduling, critical path analysis, contract plans and reporting, we achieve on time cost effective results conforming to the clients brief and date for practical completion.
Impressive track record
Founded in 1992, the RGC Consulting team has acquired significant experience in major construction and development projects. We have provided services to most of Australia’s first tier builders, leading architectural practices and government authorities. Our projects include works for both the private and public sectors. We are a sought-after consultancy for many Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, design construct and traditional contracts.
Internationally proven
The consultancy has completed major project work in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. We are experienced in offshore procurement and project management across different cultural and project delivery expectations.
SCOPE OF WORKS
The Scope of Works is commissioned by project stage and includes Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documentation, Construction and Post Construction works.
The overall FF&E Scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Producing the FF&E master list and project budget.
- Producing the design solution within the agreed FF&E master list and project budget in conjunction with the consultant team and the Principal.
The RGC Consulting difference:
- Maintaining the design process within the project program.
- Designing in consideration of lifecycle and recurrent costs.
- Managing the tender and award process.
- Providing technical and/or performance-based specifications for the nominated FF&E items.
- Liaison and coordination with consultant team.
RGC Consulting services include:
- Consultation with the Principal and Client representatives as required.
- Liaison and coordination with the Managing Contractor.
- Attendance at meetings as required.
- Inspection and approval of prototypes and samples.
- Coordinating the FF&E installation program.
- Defect assessment and audit of installed FF&E.
- Processing and reconciliation of supplier invoices, back orders and retentions.
- Asset Management data delivery.
