Case Studies

 1990 - 2007

Pittsburgh’s Strip District to the Northshore.  George Morgan Associates planned, coordinated and directed the relocation of the offices of one of Pittsburgh’s leading advertising agencies and its 25 staff from the Strip District to their new offices on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.  The scope of services included coordinating the efforts of contractors installing cabling and equipment related to the firm’s voice and data requirements; and the planning and directing of the relocation of all office furniture, files and equipment.  This project was successfully completed in three months.

The 45 Day Challenge.  The Pittsburgh branch of a Japanese firm was given 45 days notice that it must vacate its offices.  Working with a local commercial real estate professional, space was quickly found.  The challenge then became to organize and plan the move, purchase furniture and establish voice and data links.  GMA was engaged as the Project Managers for this fast-paced project.  Calling on its network of resources, GMA identified vendors; directed the selection, acquisition and installation of furniture; coordinated the installation of cabling; and facilitated the overall move. 42 days after receiving notice, this firm successfully opened their offices.

Six Regional Offices in 6 Months.  A major consumer products company made the strategic decision to open regional sales offices across the country to be closer to its major customers.  With a goal of having the designated offices open in six months, GMA applied its project management skills to “get the job done”.  With the assistance of a commercial real estate firm, office space was identified and leases signed.  Working closely with a Pittsburgh based architectural and interior design firm, space plans were completed, standards established and construction schedules finalized.  GMA then employed local resources at each site to complete the build-out, install cabling and voice and data equipment, and install furniture and office equipment.  All six offices were opened on schedule, with the work completed under budget.     

Downtown to Downtown.  With a goal to strengthen communications and teamwork, a large corporation made the strategic decision to consolidate its headquarters.  This entailed moving over 1200 staff from a collection of buildings on Pittsburgh’s Northside into a single building in downtown Pittsburgh.  GMA’s professionals served as the Project Managers for this complex undertaking.  Following the identification of prospective office buildings, a prominent landmark building was selected.  A 15 year lease was negotiated and signed for 270,000 square feet on 6½ floors.  A project team was formed that included architects, interior designers, and the general contractor.  Internal staff were added to insure unique requirements were identified and “ownership” of the project was secured.  A budget and a schedule were developed.  As work got underway with the demolition and the build-out of space, bids were solicited for the purchase and installation of furniture, cabling, voice and data systems, office equipment and moving companies.  As the project progressed, management was kept appraised of progress as well as emerging issues and concerns.  Where needed mid-course corrections were made.  Six months from the start of work, the move was successfully completed, on time and within budget.

From California to Kentucky.  An affiliate of a major consumer package goods company made the decision to relocate its offices and staff from Southern California to Northern Kentucky.  GMA professionals were selected to manage this important undertaking.  Leasing 75,000 square feet of space in a “shell” building, a team was assembled to insure their new “home” was ready nine months after the move was announced.  With all 300 staff afforded the opportunity to relocate, a relocation policy was issued, familiarization trips conducted, and a home purchase and home sale program established.  Simultaneously, GMA’s professionals worked closely with the selected architect and general contractor to insure their efforts were on pace to meet the project’s aggressive timeline.  Bids were solicited for office furniture, voice and data systems, and office equipment.  Following the completion of the build-out, the selected furniture, voice and data systems and office equipment were delivered and installed.  Finally, the  selected moving companies went to work transporting both the office related items as well as the household goods of the relocating staff.  All tasks were completed on time and under budget and the new headquarters opened on schedule.     

From Kentucky to Pittsburgh.  Nine years later, this same affiliate made the decision to relocate its offices from Northern Kentucky to
Pittsburgh.  GMA’s professionals were again selected as the Project  Managers for this important relocation.  Following its “tried and true” process, GMA worked closely with the selected architect and general contractor to develop a budget and schedule for the project.  When the identification and selection of suitable office space was completed, bids were solicited for office furniture, voice and data systems, and office equipment.  With all 300 staff again afforded the opportunity to relocate, a relocation policy was issued, familiarization trips conducted, and a home purchase and home sale program put in place.  Following the completion of the build-out, office and systems furniture were installed; a new telephone system was delivered and installed.   Ready for occupancy, the selected moving companies transported office files and equipment, as well as the household goods of the relocating staff to their new home.  All tasks were completed on time and under budget and the new offices opened on schedule.