Resources to help keep your world moving

No one likes moving. It’s labor-intensive, exhausting and overwhelming. Yet, time and again we find ourselves scouring for boxes and breaking our backs hauling antique armoires up and down the stairs. For what? To avoid the cost of hiring movers? When it comes down to it, you’ll end up wasting far more of your valuable time and energy trying to move yourself when a full-service moving company like Armstrong – Huntsville could’ve handled your move in a fraction of the time. A lot of folks think that you’re only paying for a few strong arms and the costs of a truck, but we’re here to help explain eight benefits of hiring a full-service moving company. 1. Supplies No more extra trips to the hardware store because you underestimated how many boxes you’ll need. No more running out of packing tape at the worst possible time. A full-service moving company, like...

Overview University of Georgia (UGA) Employee household goods moving and storage services On-campus relocation services Student housing Laboratory equipment and specimen Student housing The Client The University of Georgia (UGA), based in Athens, Georgia, is boasted as one of the oldest public universities in the United States and one of the nation’s top producers of Rhode Scholars. With a current student population of more than 37,000, some of the country’s most notable historical figures, artists, academics, and business owners are alumni of UGA. With so many students and faculty moving to and from the campus each year, UGA recognized a need for a trusted, professional team that could meet campus relocation needs on a yearly basis. The Problem As a national institute for higher learning and research, the university needed a relocation partner that could handle relocations for professors and research scientists, offer storage services, and manage on-campus seasonal moves...

So, you’re finally making the move! This is an exciting time for your company and should be a smooth, enjoyable transition for your team. Planning is the key to success, so keeping a detailed agenda of what comes after the trucks are loaded will set you up for a much smoother move. Armstrong Commercial Services has decades of experience moving companies of all sizes and industries. We know how to take the headache and hassle out of moving and we’re here to give you all the best tips! Learn the Ropes in Your New Space A new office means a whole new set of rules you and your team need to be aware of before you move in. You may have been allowed to have live plants or open windows at your previous space, but you should take a close look at all your building agreements before assuming the same...

Armstrong – Dallas is proud to be known as an industry leader for national and local relocation services, among some of the nation’s top hospitals and research centers. We make it a priority to care for healthcare equipment and facilities, while also reducing patient-care and operational downtime. At a time when hygiene and consistency are vital, healthcare professionals know how important it is to have a trusted partner on their side. Whether it’s a laboratory, private practice, or an entire hospital, we have the team and resources to facilitate a smooth transition. At Armstrong — Dallas we know we’re the best fit for your unique healthcare transition needs and we’ll tell you why! 1. Inventory management Healthcare facility assets are often highly valuable and fragile, requiring the utmost care and caution during packing, storage and delivery. That’s why we take a fully-integrated and systematic approach to meeting your individual needs....

You’re not in the business of making rash decisions for your company and when it comes to finding the perfect relocation team for your commercial move, you know you want a thoroughly vetted, trusted and professional team to handle it all seamlessly. Armstrong – Nashville has been in the moving business for decades and we’ve seen plenty of commercial relocation speed bumps that come from picking the wrong team. In this blog, we’ll break down the four most important questions to ask so you can have peace of mind before signing on the dotted line. Question 1: How far in advance should I book my move? Booking any move as early as possible is a general rule of thumb, but you will want to double check the required lead time for your commercial mover. The average lead time is appropriately five business days, but some commercial movers require an even...

Are you ready to downsize your office? Since the onset of the pandemic and the broad shift to remote work, many business leaders are now considering cutting down on square footage or keeping their teams remote long-term. You may still want to keep core team members in a physical office and rent comfortable conference meeting space, but if you want to downsize, you’re not alone! Armstrong – Raleigh has years of experience helping corporate teams meet their relocation and space configuration needs all over the Raleigh area, and we have the industry insights to help you get ready for this transition. Here are our tips and tricks for a smooth office downsize. 1. Give yourself time to purge One of the best parts of any move is a fresh start! Give your team a clean slate, free of clutter in your downsized space. Once you remove all the items that...

Overview Final Mile Delivery FF&E and OS&E Installation Warehousing Our Role The Armstrong Company – Huntsville partnered with an upscale, international hotel chain to provide local relocation services during the property’s renovations. Armstrong’s team provided warehousing, delivery and FF&E and OS&E installation services for the location over the course of four months, as renovations began and were completed. Project Challenges The hotel was undergoing extensive renovations over the course of a year that required a relocation partner who could receive and store inventory, as well as work within a flexible timeline, as construction plans were unpredictable. It was critical for the client to be able to continue operations on fully renovated floors of the hotel, as they were made ready, and for Armstrong to meet the client’s fulfillment needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. At the beginning of the project, the hotel arranged for all new furniture and other...

Armstrong is proud to be known as an industry leader in national and local relocation services. Getting your facilities where they need to go –– stress-free. Whether it’s a laboratory, private practice or an entire hospital, we have the team and resources to provide your organization with a smooth transition. At Armstrong, we know that relocating a healthcare facility requires extreme care and attention to detail. It’s our mission to keep you informed — with a single point of contact, accountable for every step of the move — to provide superior service. Our team operates with the highest level of care throughout this process from organization and relocation of important files to sensitive equipment-handling. Once your faculty is moved and you’re settled into your new location, Armstrong will even fully decommission and clean your old space, leaving you ready to fully focus on care of your patients. Continuity of care...

Healthcare is an ever-growing and evolving industry with changing needs and requirements — but often limited space. Throughout all corners of the healthcare industry, from the smallest of private practices to the largest laboratories and world-renowned research hospitals, storage and warehouse services are needed to help meet demands. Whether you’re a hospital department with unique records storage needs or a wing of your facility is undergoing renovations creating the need to warehouse large medical equipment, Armstrong has space and capabilities to be your storage solution! Armstrong can provide a customized solution to track, receive, inspect, store and deliver a complete range of furniture, fixtures and equipment. Inventory management Your healthcare facility assets are valuable and every healthcare department, practice and institution has unique requirements. That’s why we take a fully-integrated and systematic approach to meeting your individual needs. Armstrong uses real-time inventory tracking so you can stay in touch with...

If you’re preparing for a big move, you’ve probably considered self-storage at some point. A study released by the Self Storage Association showed that self-storage units are rented by 1 in 10 U.S. households. That number represents thousands of families and individuals storing some of their most valuable belongings in units that may not be properly secured, have strict lease and space limitations, and cost more out of pocket each year than they’re worth. So why should you say no to a self-storage solution? In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the common reasons why customers choose to use self-storage and why mini-storage is a waste of money. Hidden costs The average self-storage unit ranges anywhere from 5’ x 5’ to 20’ by 20’ and most owners offer various amenities and features you can choose to have included — for a price. According to Consumer Reports, an...