Get vendors & contractors involved early to help set timelines and avoid problems.

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Relocation Timetable

This is a sample timeline to help you plan out your relocation and when to contact appropriate contractors and vendors. Often, you may not have six months to plan. Many vendors can work with tighter deadlines, but creating your own timeline should help you avoid unpleasant surprises. This is just a small sample of what's included in the complete Industrial Relocation Guide. Request your free copy.

Weeks before Relocation  
Activity (start times)
24  

Begin working with architect
Begin working with plant engineer on overall design and line automation
Determine HVAC & mechanical piping needs
Create Electrical plan & determine service needs
Create storage plan

20  

Contractors apply for permits

16  

Begin build-out & building modifications
Order Storage products
Order electrical service

12  

Evaluate Telecom needs/changes
Design office space layout

10  

Create detailed moving plan
Evaluate computer hardware & software needs
Contact graphic designer if changing logos, etc.
Order new furniture

6  

Plan for new signs
Schedule mover
Develop p.r. strategy for move
Order phone service changes
Order computers

4  
Install data cabling, furniture & office equipment
Prepare plant electrical
3  
Order printing
2  
Asset inventory
Labeling & boxing
1  
Begin movement of production equipment

This is just a small sample of what's included in the complete Industrial Relocation Guide. Request your free copy.

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