If you’re relocating to a building that houses government offices, check with the landlord to see if the moving truck and its contents will be required to be searched by a police K-9 Unit which could alter your move plan and timing significantly.
In a recent Manhattan relocation, our client’s move had to be expedited in order to meet the schedule of the K-9 Unit. The moving truck was required to be in the loading area by 1pm and its contents off-loaded onto the street and searched by the K-9 prior to wheeling the dollies into the building. And yes, the dog does get a lunch hour.
Had we missed the early afternoon deadline, the K-9 Unit would have moved on to other buildings causing the load-in to be delayed to the following day and adding additional costs to the job.
Since relocations are often planned with a same day load-out from origin and after-hours load-in at destination, a canine search could add significant changes to the project plan. Check with the landlord for rules and regulations prior to your relocation.
About the Author
Richard Neuman is an Owner's Representative and owner-side capital project leader with experience overseeing more than $2 billion in capital programs across commercial real estate, utilities, healthcare, broadcast, industrial, and development projects. His work focuses on owner-side capital planning, project governance, construction oversight, portfolio visibility, and helping organizations improve accountability and decision-making across their capital programs and projects.
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