Commercial · 9 min read
Office relocation timeline for Australian businesses (IT, fit-out, and downtime)
Plan an office move with less downtime: stakeholder checkpoints, IT cutovers, mover coordination, and realistic sequencing for CBD buildings.
· Updated 2026-04-20
A simple 6-week scaffold
Six weeks out: inventory major assets, confirm new floor plan, and shortlist movers. Four weeks out: confirm access, insurance, and crate/packing responsibilities.
Two weeks out: freeze non-essential purchases, label workstations, and finalise IT cutover. One week out: walk the floor with your mover and building manager.
IT and downtime
Treat IT as a dependency chain, not a box on a checklist. If servers or network gear moves, confirm who racks, who cables, and who tests before staff arrive.
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