Today’s offices are filled with technology. And while that makes for more enjoyable and efficient workdays, it can pose a big challenge when it comes time to move your office space.

Unlike desks and chairs, most forms of technology can’t be simply picked up and placed in a box. That’s because technology involves so much more than what you’re physically moving. Throughout a move, you constantly have to consider network availability, connectivity, and data security.

Moving Office Technology

Everyone organizing an office move has the same goals:

• Limit employee and workday disruptions
• Avoid costly mistakes
• Follow industry best practices and standards
• Protect valuable electronic equipment

Coordinate with your IT department.

If you’re planning a large-scale move that involves hundreds of computers, your IT department likely won’t be able to handle everything that needs to be done (especially if it has to be done in just a day or two).

When you meet, break down what needs to be done and what your team is realistically capable of handling. Some of the most common requirements are:

• Disconnect, relocate, and install all workstations.
• Move switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Ensure connections are working and all stations have internet access.

Consider specialty services.

Depending on the nature of your company, you may need to move certain technology, like medical equipment and mainframes, in a specialty crate.

Reach out to a moving company that specializes in IT moves.

Offices are filled with computers, monitors, IP phones, printer stations, data centers, and so much more. And not only does all of this equipment need to be moved carefully, but it also needs to be moved quickly so that your business can get back up and running.

Because of the delicate nature of an office relocation, it’s important to contact an office moving company that has technology moving experience.

Plan your move months in advance.

As you can see, moving technology is incredibly complicated. If your IT move is going to require a considerable amount of resources, we suggest reserving dates with a moving company as far ahead of the actual move as possible.

Clancy’s experienced technicians are here to quickly and neatly disconnect and reconnect all of the devices needed at your new office space. To learn more about our desktop services, and our other technology moving services, give us a call today at (845) 302-3772.

If you’ve ever moved to a new house before, you know how stressful the process can be — getting rid of things you no longer use, packing all of your belongings, and getting the new house ready. Now imagine you have to move an entire office.

Between finding a new office space, managing employees, balancing budgets, and coordinating with other members on your team, relocating a business is incredibly complicated and there are a lot of moving parts that need to be considered. If you’re ready to move offices, let us help alleviate some of the stress associated with it.

Tips for Moving Your Commercial Business

1. Start planning as early as possible.

Like we said, these types of moves involve a lot of planning and organization. If you wait too long and try to “wing it” at the last minute, you could find yourself faced with an insurmountable pile of tasks. If your move is going to require a considerable amount of moving resources, the best way to ensure success is to choose your mover and reserve dates far ahead of the actual move dates.

2. Have your employees get prepared.

Ask employees to pack up their desks themselves and take personal belongings home. Employees should also purge their workspaces of any obsolete, duplicate, or non-essential materials. Purging can result in a cost savings for your organization.

3. Select a qualified office moving company.

A full-service moving company, like Clancy Relocation & Logistics, will handle all of the packing for you, as well as the loading, unloading, and unpacking. And perhaps most importantly, you’ll also receive a project manager. Our project managers are trained to be able to anticipate troubles moving forward, minimize disruption, and communicate with others on your team regarding your move.

4. Protect your electronics.

Moving a computer isn’t as simple as throwing it in a box along with a few cords. With dozens, if not hundreds, of computers in an office, each one needs to be properly disconnected, packed, and then brought to the new office. And if you have a data center that needs moving, you may find yourself facing additional challenges.

But no matter the size or weight of your device, our team specializes in cabling, packing, crating, and transportation — giving you a complete physical relocation solution.

5. Know your old and new building regulations.

If you don’t own the building you’re moving out of or into, you’ll need to get a full breakdown of the moving regulations before you can really begin planning. Some buildings will only allow you to move after business hours or on weekends. Others will require you to request access in advance for certain things, like service elevators.

6. Clearly label items to be moved (or not moved).

Standard on a Clancy-provided office move are alpha-numeric / color-coded labels provided to all employees. These labels will tell the movers the exact location of your items when they are returned to you in your office or workstation.

As a rule, the movers are directed not to move items that do not have a move label on them; that means items such as trash cans, recycle bins, shredders, etc. must have labels on them or they will not be moved. Please don’t assume the movers know what is moving.

7. Think beyond the layout and design of your new office.

When planning a new office space, you’re going to spend a lot of time deciding on furniture, flooring, lighting, colors, etc. You and your coworkers should be very excited to begin working in the new space. However, most customers underestimate the amount of items coming from the new office. Without ample storage space at the new office the influx of contents from the old office can quickly tarnish the look of your new office space. Therefore, in addition to layout and design, give careful thought to the volume of contents and where things will be stored.

8. Bonus: Take time to celebrate.

Coordinating an office move is no small task. When everything is said and done, celebrate all that you, your team, and your employees have accomplished!

What is unique about Clancy Relocation & Logistics is the range of services under our own roof to support any type of project. Fill out our free quote form or call (845) 302-3772 today to speak with a representative!

When companies need to move thousands of pounds of equipment, they call on professional riggers.

Rigging is usually required on projects with large and complex equipment, such as pharmaceutical factories, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, breweries and distilleries, warehouses, power plants, and semiconductor manufacturing.

As a division of Clancy Relocation & Logistics, Eagle Rigging & Transport has helped businesses move heavy machinery with greater efficiency, flexibility, and customer support than other companies.

Rigging Services

Basic rigging services include the straps, cables, crating, and heavy equipment necessary to prepare machinery for transport. Riggers then work closely with our transportation team to ensure all of your equipment arrives safely.

Rigging projects demand precision. Eagle Rigging provides that precision to ensure the successful future of your business.

Here at Eagle Rigging & Transport, we specialize in:

• Clean room moving
• Mechanical/electrical rigging
• Medical/pharmaceutical/lab equipment moving
• Plant/shop relocation
• Printing press moving
• Tool crating

Scheduling a Service with Eagle Rigging

In need of rigging and transportation services? From your first call to the moving date, our goal is to make this a simple, stress-free process.

1. Site Survey

One of our Project Managers will visit your job site and review all of your items and machinery. We’ll then talk to you about the safest way to rig and/or transport your equipment. Afterward, we’ll email you a quote.

2. Set a Date

If you agree to the quoted price, we can set a date for as soon as our team is available or based around your schedule.

3. Preparing for the Move

The day before the move, one of our Customer Service Representatives will reach out to double check that everything is ready to go and ask if any changes need to be made to the original plan.

4. The Day of the Move

When moving day comes, a Project Manager will oversee the team and ensure that everything is executed safely and efficiently.

To learn more about our rigging and machine transport services, reach out to Clancy today online or at (845) 302-3772.