Resources to help keep your world moving

Data centers are the backbones of nearly every modern company. So, when it comes time to expand, build or move those data centers, the stakes are high. A successful data-center relocation reduces downtime for employees and customers while allowing companies to expand their operations. However, a mismanaged move can lead to losses in efficiency, information, reputation and revenue. Moving a data center involves far more than just transporting servers from one location to another, and if you aren’t prepared, the relocation costs can quickly add up. Here are four ways you can securely move your data center without taking a hit to your bottom line. 1. Set a realistic budget. A common mistake companies make when moving data centers for the first time is underestimating the time, money and resources needed for a smooth relocation. Knowing what you should realistically expect to spend can protect you against scams and help...

For many business leaders, the most daunting part of relocating an office isn’t the packing or price tag — it’s moving the technology. Information Technology (IT) infrastructure makes up a sizeable part of a company’s annual budget, with the average spend increasing every year. By 2022, companies will be investing more than five percent of their revenues on technology, according to Deloitte. Protecting those investments while relocating can cause pain for even the most well-prepared executives. If you are moving or downsizing your office, you can avoid costly damage to your IT equipment with careful preparation. Here are five tips to drive success in your IT relocation. IT Relocation Tip #1: Notify Your IT Providers Early As soon as you settle on a moving date, call your IT vendors and carriers. Most providers recommend that you notify them at least two months before you relocate so they can prepare to...

Key Takeaways: A COI (Certificate of Insurance) verifies a mover’s insurance and is often required by property managers before a move begins.  It outlines coverage details: name of insurer, policyholder, coverage limits, dates, and any conditions.  Many buildings require minimum coverage (often $1–2 million); always check that your mover’s policy meets those thresholds.  To get a COI, request a sample from your property manager or share their COI template with your mover.  Even if not required, asking for a COI is a smart due-diligence step - it signals professionalism and protects you in case of damages or disputes. In a major metropolitan area like Dallas, moving is not always as simple as gathering your belongings and finding a relocation partner. Before you or your movers can step into your new building, your property manager may require a certificate of insurance (COI). A COI is a document from your relocation company...

Third-party logistics providers (3PL) drive growth in many of the country’s top industries. Companies turn to logistics partners when they are preparing to scale their operations. Instead of managing their new warehousing and fulfillment needs in-house, they outsource some or all of their logistics to a 3PL. A successful 3PL partnership gives companies teams of experts, networks of assets and decades of experience, all at their disposal. Though a wide range of businesses depends on 3PL services, outsourcing warehousing and logistics is increasingly necessary in three industries. 1. Manufacturing Downtime is deadly in the manufacturing industry. Without all of the necessary personnel and parts, the whole supply chain can quickly fall apart, causing detrimental losses in revenue and retention. Third-party partners keep production on schedule and budget by ensuring materials and product get from their points of origin to their final destinations. With nationwide footprints and expansive asset-networks, logistics providers...

As Atlanta companies evolve from the COVID-19 pandemic and expand their remote-working policies, many are choosing to downsize or decommission their physical locations. Metro Atlanta had 36.5 million square feet of vacant office space at the end of Q2 2021, according to Colliers, with organizations like Hartman Simons & Wood and Thyssenkrupp choosing to downsize their downtown presence. If your company is also deciding to trade your current Atlanta office for a smaller space, you’re probably already experiencing the unique challenges of a downsizing move. What should you do with all your stuff? How can you maximize space in a smaller office? A relocation partner can help you make the most of your new space and ensure a smooth transition. Here are some of the moving industry’s tried-and-true tips for making an office of any size look and feel bigger. 8 Tips to Maximize Space When Downsizing Office Space 1....

Regular upgrades are essential to stay competitive in the hotel industry. Experts used to recommend that hotels refurbish their rooms every six years. Now, some are beginning to advocate for refurbishment after only three years, according to Hotel Magazine. There are two key parts to refurbishing a hotel: upgrading your operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) and freshening up your furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). Though replacing OS&E may only take weeks, more extensive renovations involving FF&E may take months. Meanwhile, getting a newly-constructed hotel ready for launch can take years. Whether you are giving your rooms a new look or building a hotel from scratch, attempting to manage all of the FF&E logistics in house can put unnecessary strain on your resources and personnel. A relocation partner can alleviate that stress and keep your project on track. Here are five benefits to partnering with a relocation provider for your hotel’s...

Beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder but, when it comes to defining value, professional movers have a formula for that. The moving industry defines high-value items as those worth more than $100 per pound. Anything from your great-grandmother’s antique china set to your new Gucci clutch may qualify as possessing extraordinary value. Moving companies use this phrase to demarcate which items require extra special care and attention when packing, transporting and unloading your belongings in your new home. It can be intimidating to entrust valuable items and family heirlooms to anyone except yourself, but the right moving partner can give you peace of mind by providing the assets and expertise to handle everything for you. These eight steps will walk you through the process of moving high-value items from start to finish. Before the Move: 1. Get an appraisal. First, informally inventory your home for any items...

Overview Over 2,000 student dorm rooms Packing, labeling and contents move for shipping to students’ homes across the U.S. Over 25,000 boxes packed Six-week completion plan E&I Cooperative member The Problem COVID-19 displaced thousands of college students during the first and second quarters of 2020. As a result, one of The Armstrong Company university client needed a reliable moving and storage company to provide dormitory services for students who could not return to campus after Spring Break to clear out over 2,000 dorm rooms. All personal items needed to be returned safely to students’ homes across the U.S. For items too fragile to ship, such as TVs, computers, laptops, mini refrigerators, and microwaves, the university requested they be placed in an overflow area for the university to ship at a later date. Few boxes previously packed by a moving partner required re-packing and all packing debris needed to be removed...

When new-member enrollment grew 210% in a single month, Armstrong scaled fast enough to keep every apartment furnished on time. As a full-service 3PL, Armstrong receives, stores, delivers and installs furnishings for Landing's fully furnished apartment network nationwide, from overseas shipping containers directly to a member's move-in day. The Project Snapshot Client: Landing Armstrong Location: Houston Timeline: Ongoing partnership; scaled rapidly during a demand surge Services: Warehousing, Asset Management, Distribution, Quick-Turn Delivery, Full Installation Scale: Scaled from a small distribution center to accepting as many as 200 containers in a short period; member turnaround as fast as 2 weeks from booking to move-in The Challenge Landing members book a fully furnished apartment in minutes and expect to move in as little as two weeks later. On a firm date, not a suggestion. Miss it and a member arrives to an empty apartment instead of a furnished home. Then demand surged....

Key Takeaways: Office furniture contributes significantly to landfill waste, but disposal doesn’t have to. Businesses in Raleigh, NC have multiple sustainable options beyond dumping furniture. Office furniture decommissioning can include resale, donation, storage, relocation, or recycling. Armstrong provides end-to-end office furniture removal services that prioritize sustainability, compliance, and efficiency. The United States has a problem with furniture waste. The U.S. generated 12.1 million tons of furniture waste in 2018 — 80 percent of which went to a landfill, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Office furniture made up the majority of that waste, accounting for around 8.5 million tons. When you have furniture that you need to toss, looking up your local landfill may seem like the quickest solution. But in doing so, you may be missing out on ways to minimize your impact on the environment while saving some money. Whether downsizing, remodeling, relocating or decommissioning, The Armstrong Company...