A hotel project can run smoothly for months—only to end up in a familiar last-minute scramble. Not because of carelessness, but custom hotel furniture has “silent” bottlenecks: delayed approvals, revised samples, and unforgiving shipping windows.
At CHIUCHIU FURNITURE, we build schedules by working backward from the installation date. This 24-week timeline is our baseline for custom hotel furniture, covering every step from shop drawings to on-site delivery.
If you’re an anxious project manager, we get it. A clear timeline won’t eliminate all surprises, but it gives your team a solid roadmap amid chaos.
24-Week Gantt Chart Breakdown
We keep this timeline simple: four key phases, each with a clear goal and non-negotiable milestone.
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Phase
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Weeks
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Typical duration
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What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE is doing
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What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE needs from the project team
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Shop Drawing Approval
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1–3
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15 working days
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Draft → revise → lock details
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Consolidated comments + final sign‑off
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Prototyping (Mock‑up)
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4–6
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15 working days
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Build mock‑up(s), match finishes, fix details
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Written approval of look/feel + any changes
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Bulk Production
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7–18
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60 working days
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Produce, QC, pack by zone
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Delivery sequence + site access dates
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Shipping & Customs Clearance
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19–24
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30–40+ calendar days
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Ship, paperwork, clearance support
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Correct consignee info + receiving/storage plan
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We use this as a baseline, then tweak it for your project’s needs: room count, finishes, custom details, and shipping route. No two projects are the same.
Weeks 1–3: Shop Drawing Approval
Shop drawing approval is easy to overlook—until it delays every phase. It’s the foundation of the entire project.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE does in these three weeks
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Create detailed shop drawings for all scope areas (guestrooms, corridors, lobby, etc.)
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Mark key details for installers: dimensions, fixing points, and finish references
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Align repeated room types to avoid inconsistent “final” versions
Where time tends to disappear
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Scattered comments from different team members (no single source of truth)
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Unconsolidated “approved with comments” feedback for draftspersons
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Late finish changes after drawings are finalized
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE does to keep things moving
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Send one organized question list instead of scattered emails
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Present Option A/B for decisions to avoid vague feedback
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Keep a visible revision trail for clarity on final versions
A PM-style tip we swear by
Assign one person to consolidate comments, set a feedback deadline, and finalize one sign-off. It’s the best way to avoid delays.
Weeks 4–6: Prototyping
This is where the project becomes tangible. Veneer, metal finishes, and edges look different in real hotel settings than on paper.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE focuses on during mock-ups
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Finish matching (lock a “master sample” for all production)
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Touch points: drawer/door feel, corner smoothness, high-traffic durability
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Repeat details (100+ times) to ensure consistency
What we ask for at the end
A clear written decision:
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Approved
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Approved with clear changes
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Revise & resubmit
This one email eliminates confusion and saves days of back-and-forth.
Weeks 7–18: Bulk Production
This is when teams relax—until late changes derail the schedule. Custom production isn’t forgiving; small changes ripple through all steps.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE is doing behind the scenes
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Order materials in batches for consistent color/grain
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Produce by zone to align with on-site installation sequence
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Run QC during production and before packing
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Label pieces to match drawings/room lists for easy access
Three changes that derail the schedule
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Late hardware/finish switches (require retooling)
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Small dimension changes that render templates useless
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Packing misaligned with delivery order (causes damage)
How CHIUCHIU FURNITURE lowers the stress
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Use a clear change log tied to drawing revisions
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Set “freeze dates” for final decisions
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Share packing lists early for site planning
Weeks 19–24: Shipping & Customs Clearance
Shipping is a chain: booking, paperwork, port timing, customs, and on-site unloading. Every step matters.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE handles for you
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Container planning aligned to delivery sequence
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Accurate export documents to avoid customs delays
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Fast support for customs/forwarder questions
What we need from your project team
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Early, correct consignee details
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A clear receiving plan (signatory, storage, access hours)
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Dry, secure storage to avoid damage
Why "Shop Drawing Approval" is the Biggest Bottleneck
We’ve seen three repeat patterns—here’s how to fix them:
1) Many reviewers, no final editor
Feedback is valid, but no one owns the final markup. Everyone has opinions, no one makes the call.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE asks for
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One named person to consolidate comments
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One fixed deadline for all feedback
2) Feedback that’s true, but not drawable
Vague feedback like “make it more premium” leads to endless revisions.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE does
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Translate vague feedback into two visual options
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Focus on one detail per markup to avoid overwhelm
3) Approval that never fully closes
“Approved with comments” becomes endless tweaks with no final sign-off.
What CHIUCHIU FURNITURE changes
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Track comments to drawing revisions
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Mark comments as done/need decision/not applicable
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Request a final sign-off page to close the loop
48-hour drawing revision support
Waiting a week for revised drawings breaks momentum. We offer 48-hour revisions for typical updates (dimensions, details) via our in-house team:
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CAD shop drawings (no outsourcing)
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3D MAX checks for design alignment
This keeps turnaround predictable, not your team’s decisions.
A Backward Schedule You Can Use Today
Common question: “If installation starts Week X, when must everything be finalized?”
Our quick backward plan:
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Installation start = Week 0
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Shipping & clearance = Weeks -6 to -1
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Bulk production = Weeks -18 to -7
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Mock‑up sign‑off = Weeks -21 to -19
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Shop drawing sign‑off = Weeks -24 to -22
For phased shipping (e.g., soft opening), we split production—but approvals still need early closure.
What to Send CHIUCHIU FURNITURE
These four items keep us on track:
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Room list + key plans (guestroom, corridor, lobby)
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Finish schedule (draft is fine, label version)
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Brand standards affecting furniture details
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Site constraints (elevator size, unloading hours, storage)
Contact CHIUCHIU FURNITURE
If your project is slipping, we rebuild the schedule around fixed dates (opening, mock-ups, shipping) and lock the fastest approval path.
Phone / WhatsApp: +44 775 900 2395
Email: Service@chiuchiufurniture.com
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