Education

Through our research and experience working with colleges and universities we’ve learned a lot about what it takes to help students, faculty and administrators have a great experience in their space. We’ve leaned that teaching and learning styles are as diverse as the people you see on campus, which means spaces need to be diverse too.

bkm Education Tips

Helpful Buying Tips

Before you buy

bkm can help you with your planning. Whether it?s budgeting for new furniture, creating furniture concepts for new areas, or helping you keep your existing furniture looking like new, we can help. Most of our manufacturer’s products are available on E & I, which is a great way to ensure you are getting the best possible pricing on the best products.

Educational & Institutional Cooperative Service, Inc. (E&I) is a not-for-profit buying cooperative that has served members across the country for nearly 70 years. Through the united purchasing power of the Cooperative's more than 2,000 member institutions, E&I negotiates advantageous pricing on a diverse selection of quality products and services. Our overriding goal is to provide members with an optimum return on their purchasing dollars - the best value, cost, quality and service. E&I is the largest such cooperative in the U.S. E&I public web site: http://www.eandi.org.

 
Furnishings

An updated classroom can improve the transfer of knowledge, dramatically enhance collaboration, and engage multiple learning styles. Make sure your furniture is updated, easy to reconfigure and can support a variety of user needs.

Fabrics and finishes

Students are rough and tough on furniture. bkm can recommend the best available finishes for your furniture, with durability in mind.

 
Things to consider

Consider product warranties - bkm represents the highest quality in furniture vendors, including Steelcase and their Limited Lifetime Warranty on most products

Consider your current and future technology needs. We can help you find ways to integrate it and support it in your environment.

Please ask us about our Design Services, as well as the design fees that apply.

Always ask about the manufacturers’ warranty. Make sure to get a copy of the warranty before making your purchase. Find out how service work will be handled after you have purchased your products.

Always ask about leasing or financing opportunities. bkm enjoys a strong partnership with Steelcase. Steelcase shares our vision of providing user-centered solutions that improve.