Resources to help keep your world moving

Moving the contents of your home from point A to point B sounds simple enough, but is it? While moving is about getting belongings from one location to another, the process is much more complicated. The services that professional moving companies provide beyond the movers and the truck can make moving smoother and reduce stress for you. Here are three additional services to consider: 1.  Partial or Complete Packing Services Yes, you can absolutely pack everything yourself, but do you want to do it? Packing takes more time than any other single aspect of moving. So, perhaps instead of relying on having time to pack, you may consider hiring a professional moving company that offers full or partial packing as a service option. Using professional packers to take care of your packing can make this part of the process faster and more efficient. The moving company will send a team...

The Armstrong Company - Houston is no stranger to jumping in on jobs of all scales that require a variety of skills. We’ve helped clients move extremely fragile, valuable items across state lines and oceans. When it comes to relocating items of historical and cultural significance, we know how to treat these jobs with the utmost care, professionalism and attention to detail. So, when the Lone Star Flight Museum asked for Armstrong’s help relocating irreplaceable items tied to the history of aerospace, we were ready and eager to help. The Lone Star Flight Museum is located in Houston, Texas. It’s an aerospace museum that houses artifacts and collections related to the history of flight and more than 20 historically significant aircraft. This museum is home to some of the most scientifically important items that America has contributed to flight. Our Role and Challenges In early 2017, the Lone Star Flight...

Overview Three major grocery store locations serviced Refrigeration systems for freezer, deli, produce, hot bar, and other areas Warehousing Final Mile Delivery OS&E relocation Long-distance delivery Our role The Armstrong Company’s Raleigh agency provided warehousing and delivery for three separate major grocery store locations in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. These projects entailed loading into trucks, transporting and warehousing more than 40 refrigeration systems per store location, while the grocery chain was undergoing major renovations. Once renovations were complete, Armstrong’s team retrieved the systems from its warehouse storage and delivered them to the designated stores. Project Challenges Timing: All three of these major grocery locations were undergoing renovations at various times between October of 2019 and February of 2020. Each week store managers would request different refrigeration systems for different sections of the stores as their teams worked to renovate the space, section-by-section. This also had to be done after...

Moving with your family is a big moment for everyone involved. Your children will learn how to say goodbye to the only home they might have known, adjust to a new town or new neighbors, and possibly part ways with friends and family. All of these elements can have a huge effect on your children whose regular routines and surroundings are disrupted. The best thing you can do for your entire family is to make sure the kids are part of your move and well-adjusted before, during and after you’ve settled into your new home. At The Armstrong Company – Nashville, we’ve moved our fair share of families throughout every state in the country and we are dedicated to reducing stress and creating a seamless experience. Check out our seven tips for moving with kids! 1. Start the conversation We all know that kids ask a LOT of questions about...

Business owners and their teams spend a considerable amount of time and energy on the details of moving to a new office location. Unfortunately, sometimes they spend so much time on the new move they don’t think about the “what happens to the old space after we move” aspect of moving. Shutting down and clearing out the old space can easily be placed on the back burner. Whether it is due to time constraints, the excitement of the new location, or lack of experience, the oversight can cost you. Noncompliance means you’ll risk not getting your deposit returned, and it could be even worse financially if you make a mess of handling the old location details at the last minute. A better idea is to think about the process ahead of time. Begin by reviewing everything required by your lease agreement when you vacate the property. Gain an understanding of...

Over the next weeks and months, the workforce across the country will begin to stabilize from this pandemic. After weeks of social distancing and shelter in place, restrictions are finally lifted and companies are making plans to bring workers back to physical offices. In offices all over the world, employees are learning a new way of living office life to keep themselves and others safe and healthy — while in some cases, a segment of the workforce may continue to work remotely. Luckily, with decades of commercial relocation under our belt, Armstrong is equipped with the services and experience you need to adapt to your new norm — whether that’s getting your team back into the office safely or setting up your team to work from home on a more permanent basis. Below, you’ll find some of the ways you can expect office life to change and the solutions we...

We are living in an ever-changing world where clean, healthy workspaces and social-distancing are more important than ever. In the coming weeks and months more and more employees will be returning to their normal office work schedules and, while much of life will go back to normal, there are many expected changes in common offices. As industry-leading experts in relocation with decades of experience helping companies large and small get back to work faster, The Armstrong Company can help you navigate the back-to-work effort.  We’ve compiled a list of recommended practices in the workplace to help keep you healthy and stress-free as you get back to work. Returning to your office should be a safe, efficient and organized transition. We can help! Cleaning the workspace Before employees return to offices that have been vacated for a significant period of time, building owners and managers should complete a variety of pre-return...

Right now, most of the country is trying to find the balance between transitioning back into their normal routines, while also practicing proper social distancing guidelines. Given the uncertainties surrounding our “new normal”, you may be wondering if that big move you’ve been planning is safe to make at this time. It may seem like a daunting task during a pandemic, but with a team that has decades of industry-leading experience and the tools to work with you safely, it doesn’t have to be! Is your move essential? Perhaps, you’re unable to extend an existing lease, just purchased a new home, required to evacuate campus housing, can’t move your new job’s start date, or simply need to relocate before the kids start school again. Regardless of the situation, your move may be essential to your family and you need a trusted relocation team to move you safely and securely. The...

Congratulations! You’ve hired some incredible talent for your team. All that’s left is to get them relocated to get started doing the great work you’ve hired them to do. Getting them moved expeditiously, safely, and with as few bumps as possible for their family members to the new location is something you’ll want to consider. Partnering with a full-service professional service is one way to ensure the best possible outcome. Sure, there are companies that give employees money to move themselves across country, and hope for the best, but the risk and additional stress on the employee can be debilitating to job performance, resulting in a productivity gap–not to mention a morale drop if the experience is a bad one. There are definite advantages to taking the relocation burden off your employees. Here are four key advantages to hiring a full-service relocation company. 1.  An Organized Move Can you imagine...

Delivery day is almost here! You’re super excited and probably a little anxious, too. There’s no need to worry; remember, you hired the The Armstrong Company team and they’re going to make sure your delivery day is as smooth as your moving day with them. Here’s a breakdown of Armstrong’s process with short descriptions explaining what you can expect of Armstrong – Raleigh’s team, and the collaborative part you’ll play to ensure a strong finish on delivery day. Confirm Your Start Time Consistent communication is vital in making sure everyone is on the same page. You can expect a call from your Armstrong move coordinator 24-hours before your delivery day to confirm the start time for the team. Just like moving day, you’ll need to be present during delivery to check off the shipment and offer guidance and instructions to the team. Protect Your Property Upon arrival, your move team...