The Importance of a Job Walk
Moving an office or other commercial space to a new location is never as simple as renting a moving truck and hauling everything from one place to another. While you could certainly try and move your office this way, it would likely result in a significant disruption to operations and logistical issues which you did not anticipate. In short, a successful move requires planning.
One of the most important aspects of effectively planning a move is known as the job walk. A job walk, unsurprisingly, involves your moving company walking through your space and making an actionable plan to accomplish your move quickly, efficiently, and without incident. Here are some of the issues that are addressed during the job walk.
Inventory and Planning
Of course, one of the most basic and essential parts of a move is determining what exactly needs to be taken from one place to another. The job walk will allow your moving company to take inventory of everything that needs to be moved and take note of any items that may need to be moved first in order to allow the job to go as smoothly as possible.
Furthermore, taking inventory will allow you to determine how certain items should be moved. For example, while you could ask your moving company to clean out your employees’ desks, it would probably be more cost-effective and organized if you have your employees make sure that they moved all of their personal items themselves.
If a move is taking place over several days, it may be necessary to identify certain pieces of furniture or equipment that are essential to the operations of your business to move first. In many cases, items like reception furniture or kitchen equipment can be moved later.
Finally, it is important to make sure that the items being moved are kept safe during the move and that you choose appropriate packing materials. Your moving company will discuss various options with you, including boxes, containers, shrink wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, and others that may be appropriate. Furthermore, the project manager will likely address issues related to labeling that will make sure that you are able to access your moved items quickly and easily at the new site.
Call NPG Today for More Information
Choosing the right project management team is essential for a successful office relocation, and it is important to go with a company that understands the importance of a comprehensive job walk. Whether you are moving a branch of a bank or a retail shop, NPG is here to help. To learn more about how we can help you, call us today at 800-821-3522 or contact us online.