Moving an office is a complex task, no matter what the destination. And while internal office moves bypass a few of the logistical requirements of an external move, you might be surprised how complex and disruptive internal moves can be, even if you’re just moving across the hall.
These 7 tips can help make the transition as painless as possible.
The plan is by far the most important part of your relocation. Every move has a number of moving parts involved, each reliant upon the others. If one gear slips, it can potentially cause catastrophic setbacks. A solid plan with a concrete schedule is an absolute necessity to avoid expensive delays, and should be in place before you take any other action.
Managing a moving project can be a surprisingly demanding task, as well as a major test of organizational skills. Office managers are often far too busy with day-to-day responsibilities to give a relocation project the attention that it requires. Instead, it’s often advisable to delegate the task of project management to a reliable employee whose workload can be mitigated to allow for the demands of the moving project.
If possible, schedule the physical disassembly, movement, and re-installation of office furniture to coincide with your down-time. By performing these tasks in the evenings or weekends, you can often bypass the disruption to your employees’ productivity altogether. This is where hiring furniture assembly services can help you stay on top of the relocation project.
Depending upon your office, you might need special permissions or resources from your building manager, such as access to service elevators, protective padding for delicate walls or flooring, or after-hours access to the building.
The last thing you want is to have all your furniture installed and workstations set up, only to realize that the outlets in your new area haven’t been hooked up. Before the move begins, make sure that your new space has the required power, phone, and network cables installed, set up, and ready to go.
It’s not every day that you can completely re-design your office layout from the ground up. Consider taking a careful look at your floor plan, and make adjustments to address any efficiency issues encountered with your old layout. You may also want to consider the various ways you can further optimize your office layout.
We’ve already gone over the importance of hiring professional office furniture installation services during relocations. Simply put: We have the tools, we have the training, and we have the experience to make your move as swift, safe, and seamless as possible. Call us today.