Myself and two other students are trying to document and submit MRc3.2 for a health clinic that has roughly 90% donated used furniture. This includes things such as chairs, desks, and cabinets that have come from a couple of local organizations and businesses. Would this furniture be included towards the 30% of the furniture cost, and if so how? Would we calculate what it would have cost to by the used furniture? I have asked multiple people on the matter and have gotten a different answer each time.
Also, would the furniture specific to the function of the building – such as dental chairs, x-ray machines, etc. – be included as well? Thanks.
Simon Sue
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July 21, 2014 - 11:05 pm
(I'm no expert, but it sounds like...)
Yes, this credit would require you to include all of the donated 'Furniture' items, with cost information.
You can start by defining the list of what is considered 'Furniture' in this project by referencing the Master Spec Divisions List, and separating items that would fall under other divisions, such as 'Equipment' or 'Specialties'.
For cost, this can be estimated by determining the donated furniture's brand/model and vendor's original or resale price. Depending on the number of items and number of different brands/models, it might be easier to hire a furniture specialist to give you a complete price estimate for all of the donated items as suggested in the credit language above.