\u0397 office move<\/strong> it's not just \u00abbox transport\u00bb. It is a small project that affects people, systems, suppliers and customers. The goal is clear: to change the seat without stopping work<\/strong> or, where unavoidable, limit the interruption to a few hours.<\/p>\n Quick summary<\/strong><\/p>\n Start with one project manager<\/strong> (one person, one responsibility) and a small team (IT, administration, secretariat, facilities). Set a move date at a lower load period and, if possible, out-of-hours transport<\/strong> (evening\/weekend) to minimize downtime.<\/p>\n If you need help with the whole process, see the services Removals<\/a> and organize an assessment based on your actual scenario.<\/p>\n Inventory reduces errors and \u00ablost time\u00bb on moving day. Inventory: furniture, PCs, monitors, printers, servers\/NAS, files, sensitive material, and anything that needs to be disassembled.<\/p>\n In the new area, place a simple marker per zone\/section so that unloading is done \u00abfirst come, first served\u00bb.<\/p>\n The biggest risk in moving office is IT: internet access, telephony, printing, files and applications. To limit downtime:<\/p>\n For a more specific plan, see also our article on reduction of downtime in office relocation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pack based on the usage: \u00abwhat is needed first\u00bb to be loaded last. For furniture that can be untied\/tied, prefer professional disassembly\/assembly to avoid wasting time and damage; see service furniture assembly<\/a>.<\/p>\n In cases of floors and difficult access, the lifting equipment<\/a> reduce the time and risk of damage to common areas.<\/p>\n Before moving day, arrange with management\/caretaker for:<\/p>\n Depending on the municipality and location, a permit\/license may be required for temporary use of public space<\/strong> (sidewalk\/street) for loading\/unloading or for a forklift. Check your municipality's procedures well in advance, especially in downtown areas.<\/p>\n A \u00abcontrol centre\u00bb (1 office\/site) with checklist and project manager speeds up decision-making.<\/p>\n For a more detailed project structure, see also the office moving time schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n Usually out of hours or on a weekend, during a period of lower load. This reduces downtime and allows you to catch up on IT testing before the business reopens.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n For small offices, 4-6 weeks is often enough. For medium\/large businesses, aim for 8-12 weeks to \u00ablock in\u00bb floor plans, vendors, materials and IT.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n With full backups, restore tests, second internet connection or temporary fallback, and clear priority order (phone, Wi-Fi, prints, shared files). Ideally rehearse logging in to the new site before the final transfer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n In many cases, a procedure for temporary use of public space and\/or parking regulation is required, especially in city centres. Check in time with the municipality and the site (management, access, hours).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n Use locked boxes\/filing cabinets, numbering, signature pickup-delivery and restricted access. For digital data, implement encryption where appropriate, secure backup transfer and access control in accordance with company policies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n A practical guide to moving office without losing working days: timing, IT plan, packing, access permissions and controls for a smooth restart.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1934,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[220,260,215,208,221,261],"class_list":["post-1815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-praktikoi-odigoi","tag-it-metakomisi","tag-epicheirimatiki-synecheia","tag-etairiki-metakomisi","tag-metakomisi-grafeiou","tag-metafora-exoplismou-grafeiou","tag-chronodiagramma-metakomisis"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1815\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
1) Planning: roles, objectives and timing<\/h2>\n
Practical timetable<\/h3>\n
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2) Inventory and organisation of space: the fastest way to avoid wasting time<\/h2>\n
Box coding (working system)<\/h3>\n
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3) IT move without interruption: backups, security and testing<\/h2>\n
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4) Packing and transportation of office equipment<\/h2>\n
Special categories<\/h3>\n
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5) Building access, lift and permits (Greece)<\/h2>\n
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6) Moving day: \u00abrunbook\u00bb step-by-step<\/h2>\n
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7) After the move: control, stabilization and improvement<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
When is it best to move office?;<\/summary>\n
How early should planning start?;<\/summary>\n
How can IT move without downtime?;<\/summary>\n
Do I need a permit for truck\/road loading?;<\/summary>\n
How are documents and personal data protected when moving?;<\/summary>\n
Sources<\/h2>\n
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