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From Ecodev, LLC: 1. What are the labor needs of the business? (e.g., education, skill level) Since the cost of labor is the biggest expense for most companies, it is important to carefully assess labor needs to find the area that will provide the most cost-effective, qualified labor. 2. Does proximity to clients or vendors […]

As the old adage goes, “timing is everything”. This is especially true when undertaking a commercial relocation project. To ensure a smooth and economically responsible relocation move management professionals will help figure out all the issues around the timing of your project. Of course every business has their own considerations but here are a few […]

Owners of small to medium size businesses often struggle with the decision to relocate. Whether a move is to accommodate a reorganization or simply to find a better location, the same three concerns come up; can we afford the cost? Do we have the resources? Can we move without losing our day to day revenue […]

Now that you understand why packing and labeling is important, let’s look at some tips and tricks to ensure your items arrive at their proper destination intact and on time. Packing: 1.) Ensure you have moving boxes one month before the move date, this way you can start packing the non-essential items right away. It […]

Anyone who has ever moved knows how important it is to label items for a move; this step is ten times more important when relocating your business. Let’s look at why it is important. 1.) So movers know where the item goes: Proper labeling will ensure that the item is delivered to its proper place […]

Anyone who has moved knows how important the packing and labeling phase is; this step is ten times more important when relocating your business. The following three part series will first address issues to consider before the actual packing begins, considerations that save money. The second part will touch on why labeling is important, while […]

If you believe you or an employee have the right stuff to carry out a relocation you should first plan out how you will divide up the time between the project and day to day work tasks. It can be difficult to establish a balance between the project and getting work done mid-project. If you […]

Decisions about office furniture are also part of the relocation process and should be done early in the project. In addition to buying new, you should think about refurbishing existing furniture or looking at purchasing used. Even panel systems are available on the secondhand market. *NOTE: ensure all used furniture and equipment is CSA approved. […]

Choose a “move leader” and “move team” as soon as you inform the employees about the relocation. Selecting people to manage specific areas such as new office furniture, equipment, communications, decorating, morale, and budget is essential. Often several of these responsibilities can be given to one person, but make sure each of these areas is […]

Move Management professionals are often thought of as experienced temporary facility managers specializing in office relocations. They allow business owners and employees to focus on day to day tasks, generating revenue, and developing the valuable public relations /marketing opportunities that come with office relocation or expansion projects. Move management services save companies time and costly […]

If you’ve lost your lease, obviously you have no choice but to move. However, if you aren’t being forced out, consider all other possibilities. For example, could more efficient use of present space, coupled with purging and remote storage of inactive files and unneeded furniture and/or equipment, make this move unnecessary? If there is even […]

On many occasions I have had the pleasure of working with Jason both on the build out of new training spaces, including design, site selection, construction and final fit out. I also worked on closing sites with Jason as well. On all occasion Jason showed a high level of attention to detail, an inherent ability […]