Moving a business can signify a new beginning; it’s exciting, and generally a pain for everyone involved. As much as people are excited about the prospect of having more space and better functionality for their business, the actual logistics of moving can be overwhelming. Generally a business has two options, handle it in-house with their own employees or hire an outside firm. What are the pros and cons of having a Millwright in Austin handle your move?
The biggest drawback is the price. Handling a move in-house eliminates the cost of hiring a firm to handle the move. Simply put, this is true. However, one needs to look at the bigger picture. Handling a move in-house means that the employees are doing all the work of the move. They are packing, loading, driving the moving trucks, unpacking, setting up the new office or warehouse. This is a lot of difficult, time consuming work. So who is doing the employees regular jobs? The answer is usually no one. If the normal duties are not being completed, in most instances this means the business is not making money. In reality, how much is doing the move in-house really saving if the business is losing profits from the lost time and labor?
Another consideration is trust. Business may say they know and trust their employees. They know their work ethic, and do not have to supervise every little aspect of the move. They trust their employees to handle it. While this may be true, just because an employee is an expert at operating a printing press, does this translate into knowing how to safely pack and move it? Usually the answer is no. Who is going to pay to replace the damage when a machine is not properly wrapped and falls? The business owner is stuck with the expense. If the broken piece is crucial to the manufacturing process, this can result in more lost profits while waiting for repairs.
On the other hand, hiring firms that include a Millwright in Austin let your employees continue to do their jobs. It puts professionals in charge of handling your machinery. They will pick up, move and install machinery at your direction. Millwrights have the right equipment, experience, protective gear, and safety training to get the job done properly. They can save time, money, and hassle by providing a stress free and efficient move.
