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Brian Jackson on Board as Vice President of Operations at Furniture Reuse Solutions
Furniture Reuse Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Jackson to their executive team in the newly created role of Vice President of Operations. Brian brings 25 years of logistics experience to FRS, having worked for large global organizations, as well as start-ups.
2023 – A Banner Year!
2023 was a great year for Furniture Reuse Solutions. Our business doubled, with revenue growth of 100%! We successfully completed
Furniture Sustainability Female CEO of 2023: Megan Draper, FRS
FRS is pleased to announce that Megan Draper, CEO of Furniture Reuse Solutions (FRS), has been recognized as the Furniture
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What to Expect in a K-12 Furniture Shipment
A variety of furniture can be found in K-12 schools. A typical inventory consists primarily of classroom furniture. Projects also
Furniture Decommission Decision Model Part 3 of 3
In the previous section, Part 2, costs and benefits were analyzed for the various options described in Part 1. In this section we take the analysis one step further by considering project risks and potential consequences.
Decomm Decision Model – Part 2 of 3
As seen in Part 1, each of the disposition options has two or more associated costs. In this section, we look at two sample analyses calculated with industry standard costs and revenue. Project management costs are roughly equivalent for each option and will not be considered in this model.
Case Studies
Cafeteria Table Talk
A cafeteria is commonly at the heart of a school’s campus. Not only is it a student hub for eating, but a cafeteria is also a multi-use facility for venues ranging from study centers to dance halls. Such a diverse facility requires furniture that can be easily moved and reconfigured.
Virco Brings Sustainability to California School District
A California Unified School District’s facility improvement projects encompass construction and refurbishment throughout the district. As part of facility modernization,
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is committed to sustainable practices that not only help the environment but also benefit the community at large. Chapultepec Hall underwent refurbishment during the summer of 2022. All of the furniture in the dormitory rooms was replaced, resulting in nearly three thousand surplus items.