Resources to help keep your world moving

Moving into a new office space can be exciting, but it can also be an upheaval for your company and its employees. With the right mover to help you plan and prepare, your move can be stress-free! Here are some tips to get you started in the right direction: 1. Hire a qualified and experienced moving company Planning an office relocation soon? First, hire an experienced moving company, like The Armstrong Company, to help you plan your move. With your moving company’s help, you will be able to easily discuss your budget, schedule pre-move meetings for site walkthroughs, and establish the appropriate level of valuation to help reduce risk, downtime, and liability. Perhaps, you’ll need IT to disconnect and reconnect, furniture, fixtures and equipment installation or cleaning services at your new location. No problem! With help from an experienced moving company, no to-do on your list will go unchecked. Movers,...

Common Relocation Terms: The Armstrong Company’s Handy Guide Navigating the world of moving can be difficult. Armstrong wants you to have all the tools you need to relocate with confidence, so we put together this handy list of household goods moving terms to help you. Here are the definitions of commonly used relocation terms and phrases from A to Z! This can help you from running into a surprise when you are scheduling your relocation. Accessorial Charges:   Charges for moving goods other than transportation charges such as packing, unpacking, or crating. Actual Charges: The total cost of a move from start to finish including moving cost, warehouse fees, and final accessorial charges. Agent:  A moving company (e.g., Armstrong) authorized to perform interstate or international moving services on a carrier’s behalf. American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA):  The AMSA is a national organization comprised of moving companies whose mission is...

Overview 35 Victorian-style guest rooms Hotel marketplace, history room, Grand Hall, exterior guest areas Warehousing Final mile delivery FF&E and OS&E installation Our Role Armstrong’s Ft. Lauderdale team provided warehousing, delivery, and FF&E and OS&E installation services for a premier, east coast luxury resort. The project included all guest rooms, public areas, and exterior amenity areas on the property. Project Challenges Due to the historic nature of the renovated property, the installation site consisted of antique wood flooring and trusses, salvaged wood, bricks, doors, windows, and glass, requiring highly trained and experienced team members. Armstrong’s installation team quickly adapted to manufacturer product container delays and a condensed install timeframe, due to construction delays. The team’s ability to scale resources up or down throughout the project resulted in the project’s completion without delay. Client Values & Results Armstrong successfully completed all activities on-time and within budget. Armstrong’s crews were able to...

Overview University of Alabama Biology laboratory Cross-campus move 5,000 fish Early start time Temperature-monitored Zero casualties Our Role Armstrong’s Birmingham team provided laboratory specimen relocation services on the campus of the University of Alabama. The project included relocating 5,000 fish from the university’s biology building to Nott Hall. Armstrong’s move team began the move at 5AM, due to the specimens’ temperature regulations. Our Challenges Due to the fish’s biological composition, they would either change genders or die if the temperature reached over 80 degrees. Armstrong’s move team quickly adapted to the unique nature of the move by adjusting the relocation’s start time and providing adequate manpower and move materials. Client Values & Results Armstrong successfully completed all move activities within the allotted timeframe and temperature parameters. Armstrong’s team was able to easily collaborate with the university’s biology department personnel to complete the early-morning move, which resulted in zero casualties. High-Quality...