So, you're moving office! Relocating to new, usually more modern premises is an exciting time for employees - but it's not always as straight forward for the company's facilities management team that are responsible for organising the move.

Metric has worked closely with the FM
departments and management teams of
businesses of all sizes, helping them to plan
their relocation. And 'planning' is the key.

Mike Jones, Metric's Sales Manager, says:
"We are generally involved in the move process of our customers at the very earliest stage. That helps us to understand their
requirements, timescales and the type of
working environment they want to create
in their new premises."

There's plenty to consider and the initial
consultation meeting will generate a full
week by week plan in the lead up to the move.
Metric will supply packing crates for each
employee and also conduct a file survey to
look at the company's current documentation
storage systems and how these can best be
accommodated in the new location.

Furniture is always a hot topic. Chances are
that since the company last invested in office
furniture a whole new generation of styles have
been introduced to the market, offering many
more design options for office layouts. Some
companies want curved workstations or bench
style desking, for example, to help maximise
use of their new workspace.

"We listen to what the customer is aiming to
achieve and that enables us to go away and
create what we consider to be the best solution
to meet their requirements and budget.

 

  
 

Our initial line drawings will show the overall
layout of the workplace and show the
placement of desks, meeting rooms, break-out areas, kitchen areas etc., all of the items the customer has requested. WeÕll also propose specific furniture styles and colours.

"Based on the client's feedback to our initial
ideas, we refine the solution and then go back with 3D drawings that help them see more clearly how their new offices will look. We can even create an animated walk through if this is required.

Once everything is agreed and contracts have been signed, attention switches to installation. Metric has its own in-house team of professional and fully trained fitters. Their job is to turn the drawings and CAD images into reality, making sure everything is in the right place and complies with all of the relevant health and safety regulations. Once everything is in place, the furniture is cleaned again and all packaging is removed.

Some 48-72 hours after the move, Metric's
fitters will return to the site to carry out any
final furniture adjustments that are required by individual members of staff and a week later, empty crates are removed.

The final step is to attend a post move meeting with the client to ensure everything has happened according to plan.

If you're planning a move and want our advice, please contact Mike Jones on 01784 456 850 or email mike.jones@metric-office.co.uk

  
   
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