The Checklist
So many things to be reviewed and considered. Maybe not every item is a must, but you need to at least consider the following. Once you have identified and hired all members of your team, it is crucial to create cohesion among them. Equally important is ensuring adherence of all team members to rules and regulations.
Furniture – Above carpet power/data routing Architectural accessories (clocks, coat racks, etc.) Breakroom furniture, typical Workstations, Demountable walls. Ergonomics – Evaluations, Executive furniture Filing systems, Germ and virus safeguards, Lobby furniture, Lounge furniture, Mailroom furniture, Outdoor and patio furniture, Storage room
Furniture Services – Carpet and furniture cleaning, Disposal or donation of existing furniture, Earthquake mitigation, Installation of new or existing furniture – union, prevailing wage or non-union labor rates, Interior signage, Inventory of existing furniture and equipment, Permits, Refurbish existing furniture, Storage of surplus furniture.
IT Services – AV systems Building entry systems Cabling Internet/T1 services Mapping Networks Phones PC disconnect/reconnect Post move support Projectors and screens Security and alarms Server and cloud services Wireless systems
Financials – Account set up Business Continuity Plan Update Insurance requirements Lease/Finance- How is it being paid for?
Construction – Architects, Carpet, Painting, Permits, Construction clean-up Window Treatment
Other Services and Considerations – ADA/Title 24 requirement, Architect, Artwork, Building signage Building/Corporate Certificate of Insurance requirements Change of address and notifications, Large Copiers (Service Agreement?), Fax Machines, Shredders (Service Agreement?), etc. Fire extinguishers First Aid kits, Move coordination & scheduling, Moving, Parking Permits, Personal Protection Equipment Pest Control, Purging – now is the time to dispose of the outdated and unnecessary, Plantscapes Sound Masking, Stationery and letterhead updates Vending machines and coffee services
Wow! Lots to check off.
Next week we will discuss the furniture managing process. Yes, it is more than going down to the local store and filling your truck up!
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