Services

Commercial Furniture

From a single office to a large multi-floor systems installation, Manning Group has the qualified installers, knowledge, tools and equipment to get the job done in the most efficient, cost effective manner possible. We routinely handle projects of all sizes, from one-man installations to two and three shift, multi-week jobs requiring as many as 25 installers. Our field staff consists of approximately 80 uniformed, experienced installers, drivers and movers, who have gone through an extensive background check.

We have years of experience, completed manufacturer’s certification programs and our own in house training seminars to ensure that our group of specialists are familiar with all major manufacturers’ products and systems.

• We can dismantle, move and reconfigure existing furniture to blend with new.
• We laser level larger projects to ensure uniformity across the entire installation.
• We maintain an inventory of in-stock manufacturer parts for those instances when back orders or changes may affect timelines.
• We offer interim warehousing when a site is not installation ready but the manufacturer must ship.
• We recycle viable packaging materials from every installation.
• Experienced project managers oversee every detail of our installation and reconfiguration jobs, from initial scoping to punch list and closeout.
• We work closely with the client, manufacturer and end user to meet critical project deadlines and have the expertise and flexibility to accommodate any modifications.
• We communicate our progress using our Daily Progress Report that lets you know with words and pictures how we are doing, what deliveries were made, any concerns we may have and any change orders that have been requested.

• All Manning Group employees have been OSHA 10 Certified.
• All foremen have completed the OSHA 30 Certification class.
• All employees have attended numerous safety training courses from leading safety institutions.
• Our commitment to safety is unparalleled in the contract furniture industry.

Architectural Walls

Architectural walls, demountable walls, movable walls, high walls, modular walls, floor-to-ceiling walls, living walls, self-standing interior partitions. Whatever you may call today’s custom-manufactured, relocatable and highly adaptable alternatives to conventional drywall…we speak the language.

Since our first architectural wall installation in 2008, Manning Group has worked with most brands and lines found in the United States; including wall products from DIRTT, Haworth, Herman Miller, KI, Maars, Muraflex, Steelcase, Teknion and Trendway. Looking at just the past two years, our teams have installed close to two miles of solid and glass wall product plus over 300 pivot and sliding barn doors, all from leading names in the industry.

Architectural wall installation is a specialty at Manning Group. In addition to being experienced modular furniture installers, the members of our dedicated wall teams complete manufacturer and in-house training in wall products. But it takes more than polished assembly techniques to install walls correctly. That’s why we assign people to our wall teams who have special qualifications:

• Skill in precision measurement
• Superior attention to detail
• Patience and mental focus to solve unique problems – sometimes several each day
• The mechanical aptitude needed to hang doors quickly yet perfectly
• Advanced carpentry skills required for cutting, required to produce clean, custom fits that make the finished job look like it came that way from the factory

Hospitality

Manning Group has seasoned furniture installers who are experienced in hotel environments. We have the proper man power, tools, equipment and building-protection for installations at multiple properties. We have experienced project managers to service your needs and we have top notch receiving, storage and delivery reporting. All that and more makes Manning Group the company for your hospitality projects. Our fleet of box trucks & tractor trailers affords logistical capabilities unmatched in the Phoenix market.

Manning Group has long been a supplier of installation, moving and facility services for hotel back offices. Starting in 2008, we’ve also become the company for high-quality, high-volume installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment for a wide variety of guest-facing spaces in hotels and hotel/casino complexes.

The bulk of our experience is with upscale and luxury properties in Phoenix and Tucson. Assignments include installing close to 1000 new guest rooms; removing and then re-installing furniture and fixtures for 300-plus guest rooms undergoing renovation; setting up specialty meetings for large groups on a tight timeline; installation of lounge and VIP areas, time share suites, and guest room mockups. We’ve also been called on to provide receiving, delivery, storage, touch-up, repair and various facility services. Our success in meeting both the needs and the standards of hoteliers in highly competitive markets offers assurance that Manning Group will meet if not exceed expectations for projects of your own.

Our projects are staffed by uniformed, badged and neatly groomed Manning Group employees who know how to get the job done while minimizing disruption and inconvenience to hotel staff and guests. They undergo pre-employment background checks and drug testing and are subject to random drug testing. Our crews consist of well-trained contract furniture professionals with experience in making proper wall and floor attachments for hotel environments.

Construction and product-delivery schedules, sequencing and even everyday hotel operations can all complicate the timing of installers work. That’s why our planning, quoting and scheduling are handled by experienced account managers who know how to work through the challenges and make life easy for our client and the hotel management.

Aided by our custom developed project management system, they readily assemble the right mix of talent and develop the multi-shift, multi-month schedules often required to get each phase of a job done on time and keep Manning Group in synch with the GC, construction trades and other third parties.

Our crews are supervised by lead men who solve problems as they arise, if not before, and assure that our work is done in accordance with the pertinent codes and standards, including Manning Group quality standards. They communicate well with the rest of the project team, keep them up to speed on our work, and spell out any issues that could hamper progress.

Institutional

Manning Group has long been a leading installer of healthcare and educational environments. We understand their unique nature, stringent timelines and privacy protocols. Our team of installation professionals has the planning, skillset, and tools to perform in these challenging settings. With continued pressure in these industries to cut costs, facilities need an efficient transition plan to minimize downtime and maximize operation productivity throughout a move project. We have a proven performance record and our experience can make your move seamless.

• Move Management
• IT Disconnect/Reconnect
• Tear Down and Re-Install Modular Furniture

It takes critical planning and coordination as well as thoughtful preparation prior to relocating a healthcare facility or reconfiguring an existing space. It is especially important to have an installation crew that has experience working in hospitals, which need to be up and running during the process. Typically, patient areas need to be operational on day one of install, and operations remain running in the build areas while the changes are taking place.

• Administrative Offices
• Lab and Clinical Areas
• Patient Rooms
• Nurses Stations
• Public Spaces: Lobbies, Lounges, Reception, Waiting Rooms
• Food and Beverage Areas: Indoor/Outdoor Cafés, Cafeterias, Dining Rooms

Educational facilities have challenges of their own. School needs to start on time. In Arizona, site readiness is often a major challenge as there is so much work to be completed in a short, and hot timeframe. The furniture is one of the last pieces of the puzzle, and our installers are expected to complete in a condensed time frame. We have learned to work within these restraints and provide install completion before the bell rings!