Registration Open! Attributes of Contract Furniture (accredited CEU

What drives furniture decisions in commercial environments? Key attributes are: Aesthetics, Quality, Craftsmanship, Safety, Performance, Health & Well-being, Sustainability, and Verification. These dimensions of commercial furniture are explored for their impact on decision-making so professionals can put safety, sustainability, and well-being at the forefront of the selection process. You will understand the value of original design and how materiality is a critical factor of product appropriateness. You will see how furniture contributes to the health, safety, and well-being of occupants and impacts planetary health. Finally, you will be conversant in the relevant certification schemes and how to correctly apply which verifications to each attribute of furniture.

Understand the importance of original, authentic design; manufacturing process controls; and construction methods for wood and upholstered furniture—and how these factors affect safety and performance.

Recognize how furniture contributes to occupant health and well-being, including the impacts of chemical exposure, ergonomics, and ethical manufacturing practices.

Identify key sustainability considerations related to planetary health and common furniture materials such as wood, metal, plastic, and fabric.

Evaluate major certification schemes, understanding their proper application, value, and limitations related to safety, well-being, and sustainability.

A&D Professionals, LEED and WELL accredited professionals, Sales/Marketing Professionals, Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation), Instructors and Students, Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories, Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry

IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation

AIA– 1.0 LU/HSW

GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP

Jonathan supports key design markets through strategic outreach, program execution, and close collaboration with Sales Representatives. Traveling to major A&D hubs, he strengthens Keilhauer’s presence by meeting with firms, coordinating events, and ensuring clear, accurate representation of the brand and its product applications. Working alongside Sales Reps, he delivers product education, CEUs, and sales tools while creating meaningful designer experiences—through events, showroom visits, firm meetings, factory tours, and educational programs—that help build relationships and drive new business opportunities.