Services
- Project Move Management
- Chemical Transfers
- Scientific equipment relocation
- Decom/Recom specialist equipment
- Pack/ relocate/ unpack of general filing and paperwork crates and boxes
The Project
Following a successful tender submission, Johnsons Business Moves were awarded the opportunity to undertake the move management project at the University of Hertfordshire. This included of the relocation of; their Science Laboratory and teaching equipment, comprising of specialist equipment from the University’s existing science facilities to the New Science Building being constructed on another part of the campus.
The project was split into two phases; phase one we relocated approximately 35% of all items and phase two we relocated approximately 65% of the remaining items. Due to the split, we provided seven days of pre-planning to ensure all parties were aware of their responsibilities. Successful communication between ourselves, the University and additional contractors on site (Electricians, Gas Engineers and Specialist Equipment Engineers) was paramount for ensuring the project took place in accordance with the specification and all safety requirements.
Chemical Relocation
Johnsons provided 5 days of chemical moves with a fully qualified Chemical Technician and provided ADR Qualified Drivers. We moved over 6,000 different chemicals, making it one of the biggest chemical relocation’s we have carried out.
Challenges
With this project carrying a high element of risk in terms of the chemicals being decanted, the high value of the science apparatus and the sheer volume of equipment being relocated, during our site visits, we identified and collated a number of potential hazards which could prove to be problematic should they occur. We worked closely with the University and created a risk register which highlighted mitigation put in to place. These were monitored by the Project Move Manager, Johnsons’ QHSE Manager and the University throughout, ensuring the works were being carried out in accordance with the agreed methods.
Also included in the project:
- 2 days post move assistance per phase immediately after each phase was completed
- Crate hire including coloured labels to identify where items are to be placed
- Cages throughout the physical relocation days for larger items that wouldn’t fit in a crate
- IT crates for small desk top laboratory and IT equipment
- Safe protection, packing, transfer and unpacking of all specialist items
- Dedicated packing team for lab and office effects
The Result
The Project Move Manager provided a second to none service to the University. The professionalism of his team, their communication skills and integrity ensured all works were carried out on time.
The running of this project proved to be so successful that the University have requested an agreement to be drawn up between ourselves and them, for future works on site.