Move Checklist

TWELVE MONTHS

• Retain your architectural firm.
• Analyze your space requirements.
• Choose your company’s point of contact.

ELEVEN MONTHS

• Retain your real estate broker.
• Prepare a space plan comparison.
• select the location.

TEN MONTHS

• Review all office systems.
• Inventory existing furniture and equipment.

NINE MONTHS

• Sign a lease.
• Prepare a detailed layout.

EIGHT MONTHS

• Develop your design concepts.
• Retain your engineering consultants.

SEVEN MONTHS

• Complete final construction drawings.
• Select your contractor.
• Apply for building permits.

SIX MONTHS

• Start construction.
• Select furniture system and dealer.
• Order new telecommunications equipment.

FOUR MONTHS

• Order your new furniture
• Prepare to sell your used furniture.
• Select and schedule a moving company.
• Prepare new printed materials

ONE MONTH

• Prepare your employees for the move.
• Install new telecommunications equipment.
• Mail change of address notices.
• Review plans with moving teams.
• Schedule elevators.
• Install furniture.
• Move over the weekend, start work on Monday.