Selecting the Mover and Preparing for Your Office Move – Checklist
From the start, share consistent information with all potential moving companies in order to get the most comparable bids. Remember that bids are only estimates…
Your Commercial Real Estate Broker and Project Manager – Working Together For You
You probably never thought of having both your commercial real estate Broker AND your Project Manager working with you to find suitable space for your…
Selecting and Preparing Your New Office – Checklist
Entering into a new commercial lease can be simultaneously exciting and scary. Ideally, start looking for space one year before you plan to move in…
Moving Systems Furniture? Also Consider New and Refurbished.
When preparing to move your offices, it is an excellent time to inventory for missing or damaged components of existing systems furniture and to investigate…
Planning Your IT and Telecom Relocation – Action Checklist
Your business communications infrastructure (servers, computers, phones, faxes, printers etc.) are central to your company being able to operate. Moving IT and equipment can be the…
The Tenant’s Post Move Office Maintenance Checklist
After months of planning and building out your new office (with your project manager of course), you have finally settled into your new surroundings. Your…
Protecting Your Business Electronics From Lightning and Voltage Surges
Lightning and voltage surges in your building can instantly cripple businesses and is a cause of millions of dollars of losses annually. Without warning, electrical…
Space and Adjacency Planning – Maximizing the Efficiency and Layout of Office Interior Space
For an office to be designed properly, it is important to consider the needs and working relationships of all internal departments and how many people…
Preventing Electrical Shocks – GFI Outlets In Your Office Saves Lives
GFI, also known as GFCI, stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and can save your life since this type of outlet protects against electrical shock….
Installing a High Density Filing System? Check Floor Loads with a Structural Engineer First
High density filing systems are wonderful for packing a large quantity of files in a small amount of space. However, it is highly advisable to…
Moving into a Building with Government Offices? The K-9 is King.
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…
Determining Supplemental Air Conditioning Needs is a Breeze
Determining Supplemental Air Conditioning tonnage needs for areas such as IT Rooms, Broadcast Edit Rooms, Control Rooms or General Office Space is determined by the…
Measure Twice, Move Once – Ensure Design Team Understands Your Needs to Avoid Costly Mistakes
When performing a space plan with existing storage utility shelving, ensure the design team captures and compares both horizontal square footage as well as vertical…
Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Calls
Did you ever receive a call stating “This is the fire extinguisher company. We’d like to schedule your annual inspection. Would tomorrow be convenient?” The…
How many Category 6 Ethernet Cables fit inside conduit?
Many landlords require low voltage cabling such as Ethernet inside the wall cavity or floor channel to be run in conduit. When planning cable runs, consult with…