Seamless Transition: Comprehensive Commercial Relocation Services for a New School Campus

CHALLENGE

The Villages Charter School, a worldclass learning environment dedicated to delivering exceptional educational opportunities to K-12 students, recently completed construction on a second campus, which houses an additional early childhood center, K-8 facilities and a new high school. Taking inspiration from a small coastal village concept that feels like home for students, its Middleton campus features a state-of-the-art early childhood and high school courtyard, gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, performing arts center and sports complex.

To transition furnishings and equipment from its primary campus and integrate new assets, The Villages needed a reliable, well-resourced relocation partner to help facilitate incoming shipments, transportation and installation needs. The project involved moving an assortment of specialized equipment and new furniture set-up.

With afternoon thunderstorms, OSHA safety rules in place and a 70-day strict timeline during summer break, the relocation partner would need to design a flexible strategy that could meet regulatory requirements, coordinate deliveries for minimal wait times and ensure onsite crew received adequate care that includes frequent breaks and hydrating refreshments.

SOLUTION

As America’s best commercial relocation company, Suddath provided The Villages a versatile relocation solution using expanded resources and a dedicated team to handle every aspect of the move.

Our onsite crew, consisting of commercial moving specialists and project managers, ensured communication was seamless with general contractors throughout the project timeline. We received, unloaded and sorted incoming products, providing warehouse asset management and furniture assembly per manufacturer specifications. Furniture, technology and specialized assets, such as lab, athletic and kitchen equipment, were transported from the school’s primary campus to Middleton.

Freight elevators were inactive, and limited truck access near stairwells resulted in lengthy delivery pathways. However, our crew worked full weeks to ensure the deadline was met. Additionally, weekly performance meetings were held to review progress and cater to the wellness of onsite crew members as they worked through 95–100-degree temperatures. The safety of all involved remained top priority in completing this project.

Following delivery and assembly, all furniture and equipment was installed per the school’s space plan. Our crew also cleaned the furniture in preparation for when personnel and students settle into their new space.

RESULTS

Suddath successfully completed The Villages’ relocation of 1000 cartons of assorted items, personal belongings to 500 employees, 850 desktop computers, furniture and equipment within the preferred timeframe. Throughout the process, our supporting crew maintained safe working conditions.