As a business you may have decided to relocate for any number of reasons. Perhaps you need more space, or you are downsizing and seeking a more cost effective work premises. You may possibly want to be nearer to your customer base, or your lease is about to expire. Maybe you simply want to move to a brighter, more modern office environment. Whatever the reason, we aim to make the transition from old to new premises as hassle-free as possible.
Relocation is a big step for any business, so you need to be certain you are making the right decision. With our comprehensive service, help is at hand every step of the way. We cannot only calculate the costs of fitting out your proposed premises but also ascertain its annual running costs across the short and long term, making provisions for refreshes and dilapidations at the end of the lease.
In fact we can help you decide whether a particular office space is right for you based on calculating the amount of space you actually need. (With our ability to maximise space it might be less than you think) and help you decide which building offers the most productive area in relation to your business needs.
After carrying out an appraisal of your working methods we will draw up a plan that allows you to utilise your chosen office environment in the best possible way. This might include incorporating various types of work spaces to suit the diverse work styles of your business, or using clever space saving furniture and natural lighting to accommodate a greater number of workers, without it feeling cramped or uncomfortable.
Thanks to our expertise in workplace design we know from experience how creating an inspiring modern office environment works wonders for boosting staff morale and productive working which naturally benefits your company’s bottom line.
Office relocation checklist
- Using your businesses strategy to develop a property strategy
- Decide on the team who will implement the move
- Calculate space, service requirements and key needs such as sustainability
- Carry out building surveys for your proposed new premises and develop a shortlist
- Choose your location (including thinking about neighbouring businesses, potential employees in the area, parking, transportation links and local amenities)
- Compile a complete budget involving every single cost involved Work with your office design consultancy to plan the best office layout, furniture and technology to suit your business
- Plan storage and disposal of any unneeded equipment
- Pack for the move in relation to your new protocols
- Celebrate moving in to your new office Introduce training and awareness about new working methods resulting from the move
Case study: Spec Savers
Project: Office Relocation
Look no further, Specsavers didn’t
Specsavers Liverpool relocated to its new premises in Lord Street in December 2010. The logistics behind such a move were immense and complicated. Our collaboration with “Deskcentre” was the first time that our company had used them. The friendly, helpful and organised manner in which “Deskcentre” management and personnel went about the survey, preparation and actual relocation means that I have no hesitation in recommending them as partners for office or retail relocation.
-Steve Bryan (Director – Specsavers Liverpool)