What Belongs in an Office Construction and Relocation Budget? (Free Worksheet)
Construction is only one part of the cost. A realistic relocation budget has to capture everything required to design, build, equip, connect and move into…
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Before You Search for Space, Define What the Location Has to Do
Rent matters. But a relocation decision can affect talent, customers, operations, commuting, capital investment and the ability of the business to function. Originally published September…
Your Office Move Isn’t Complete Until the Technology Works
Moving the equipment is the easy part. Making sure people can work when they arrive requires coordination long before move day. Originally published February 11,…
He Smells, She Talks Too Loud – Woes of the New Office Seating Chart
The seating chart may look like an administrative detail. On a relocation or workplace project, it can become one of the most personal—and disruptive—decisions the…
Post Move Water Cooler Conversations – Did You Remember the Water Cooler?
By Chris Cooks, contributing columnist Originally published January 2012. Edited October 2026 for clarity and to reflect current workplace vending and refreshment planning. It may…
Moving Your Office – “Tools” of the Trade
The equipment may look mundane, but having the right tools at the right time can determine whether move day runs smoothly or becomes a problem….
What Happens to Sensitive Records During an Office Move?
Boxes are being packed, cabinets are being emptied and old files are being discarded. Someone still needs to control what happens to sensitive information. Originally…
When Moving Leased Office Equipment, Check Before the Mover Touches It
The equipment may be sitting in your office. That doesn’t necessarily mean your mover is allowed to move it. Office relocations involve more than packing…
Moving Your Office? Don’t Forget the Small Stuff
The construction may be finished and the movers scheduled. A handful of overlooked details can still disrupt the first days in the new office. As…
Selecting a Mover and Planning an Office Relocation
The mover may handle the boxes, but a successful office relocation depends on coordinating much more than the move itself. An office move can look…
Selecting and Preparing Your New Office
Start with the required move-in date and work backward. Originally published August 2011. Updated October 2026 to reflect current owner-side office relocation planning. Selecting a…
Should You Move the Existing Office Furniture?
Existing furniture may look like an obvious asset during a relocation. Reusing it still has to work with the new space, schedule, technology and cost….
Planning Your IT and Telecom Relocation – Action Checklist
Your employees may be ready to move. That doesn’t mean the business is ready to operate. Technology planning for an office relocation used to focus…
Moving into a Building with Government Offices? The K-9 is King.
Building security and access requirements can control your move schedule in ways you may not discover until it’s too late. Office moves are usually planned…