Project details
Organisation - Manchester City Council
Sector - Public
Location - Manchester
Project scope
The city's decision to extensively modernise and refurbish a key building of international significance in the heart of Manchester was needed to preserve the building for many more years of occupation and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 1,500 staff to be moved to various locations in Manchester while the three year refurbishment took place, and a zero downtime solution mandated, we needed to be organised, prepared and ready for anything.
Project management and planning was the key to success
We appointed a dedicated senior management and administrative support team, including a help desk and dedicated support line. We encouraged the client to create a move communications team and move champions from each department to ensure the needs and concerns of everyone were taken into account at every stage of the move. As the catalyst for information throughout, we worked closely with the move champions and provided a dedicated help line to provide constant support.
Zero downtime
We carried out the entire project management from start to finish providing a wide service portfolio comprehensively supporting the client's relocation and achieving a zero downtime solution. Services included sequential file packing and unpacking, file audits and file mapping and an environmentally friendly solution for the disposal of redundant furniture and equipment.
Our project manager conducted high level file audits for each department and worked closely with the client to ensure they were able to fit into their new workspace and allow potential for expansion.
Timing is everything
The moves needed to be carried out with precision timing over six weekends. Each element of the move was carefully and sequentially scheduled from Friday afternoon through to final unpacking on Sunday. We accomplished this by setting out a detailed timetable to relocate each department/area and coordinated complex moves between buildings of client teams with sometimes conflicting and sensitive needs in term of continuing service delivery.
Waste management and socially responsible disposal of redundant furniture
There were over 693 tonnes of redundant furniture and equipment as a result of this move, all of which needed to be disposed of without recycling charges to the client. We devised a waste management plan, and our environmental process manager concentrated on re-use for the vast majority of the redundant items. We invited local charities to view and pick furniture to their requirements, with 100% of the redundant furniture and equipment going to those who needed it - and none to the landfill.
Absolute satisfaction
The moves were all delivered on time, on budget and to the total delight of the client. We exceeded their expectations through our innovative and overall participation "beyond the call of duty".
How may we help?
We take pride in helping our customers have successful office moves, with as much - or as little - assistance in the planning and preparation as you'd like. Take advantage of our expertise and have the best office relocation possible.
Contact us today or call 0845 077 2825 for a free, no obligation discussion of your commercial moving needs.
See what our customers think of us...
We thought they were absolutely brilliant, helpful, polite, friendly, quick and careful.
Why did you use us?
I had contacted a few companies, but they came back to me the fastest and were the most professional.
Comments regarding your initial enquiry
Martin called me within an hour from receiving my email. He was patient, friendly and helpful.
Went above and beyond to make the move a success
I just wanted to pass on our thanks to you, Simon and his team for your efforts in the move of our service to Philips
Park Road. Simon and the team performed brilliantly in the move of our stock/desks etc, they were always very
helpful and went above and beyond to make the move a success.
Thank you for everything.
Regards,
Daniel
Please can I add my thanks and appreciation too, fantastic service. Thank you so much to you, Simon and your
team.
Many thanks,
Jane
Manchester City Council MEAP movesThey were all so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for them
Email to Piers
I just wanted to let you know how impressed we all were with Ryan and his team with dealing with our office move yesterday afternoon They were all so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for them
Can I also say thanks to yourself for the excellent service and communication and I will have no hesitancy in recommending your services
Once again many thanks
Kind Regards
Mike website ✓
Mike S, Manlets
Previously worked on a different move with you
Previously worked on a different move with you
Richard SUK Quote
Complete the form below to get your UK Office Removal quotation
European Removals Quote Request
Complete the form below to get your European Office Removal quotation
International Removals Quote Request
Complete the form below to get your International Office Removal quotation
Call Me Back
Complete the form below and we'll call you back to discuss your requirements
Self Storage
Complete the form below to get your Self Storage quotation
© BCL Office Moving 2023.
Registered in England 00719614
Registered VAT Number: GB 388 2064 30
BCL Moving is a trading name of John Bradshaw and Son Limited
An indicoll website
Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyDisclaimerAccessibility