Successful Lab Relocation Services: The Components of an Effective and Efficient Move

To understand the environment in which a successful laboratory relocation is properly managed and executed, it is helpful to visualize the project as a process structure having four supporting pillars: 

These pillars include communication management, understanding laboratory operations, planning, budgeting, and execution of the move.

Each of these pillars require certain skills, experience, and expertise to manage the tasks that each demand. Having a clear understanding of each is related and functions together as an entire project system is critical. 

Five Critical Steps of the Laboratory Relocation Process

These steps can be executed successfully by following the five key steps in a laboratory relocation. 

Laboratory Relocation Communication Management

Establishing communication channels to identify and determine procedures for decommissioning and recommissioning laboratory instrumentation is essential before the relocation begins. Correctly, safely, and efficiently taking assets offline and set back up is critical for their continued performance.

Understanding Laboratory Operations for Lab Relocation

A thorough understanding of laboratory’s operations and needs can be attained through a formal discovery process. This process includes interviewing key laboratory and administrative personnel either in-person, virtually, or through questionnaires that collect all of the information needed best suit the needs each unique laboratory.

Comprehensive Lab Relocation Planning

A comprehensive relocation plan ensures the continuity of laboratory operations. With this plan in place, disruptions can be minimized, and risks to the lab’s operations can be mitigated.

Lab Relocation Budget Development and Oversight

A budget that accounts for all direct and indirect costs associated with the migration needs to be created and followed throughout the process.

Laboratory Relocation Move Management and Execution

The oversight and management of the de-installation, relocation and reinstallation of all equipment at the destination is the primary function of your relocation partner.



This process and its management are a full-time job, which is why the experienced, expert engineers and project managers at Overbrook handle it for you. With proven strategies and experience, downtime, cost, and risk can all be mitigated by outsourcing your next relocation.