Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. At what stage of my office relocation should I contact D.J. McGauley & Associates?
A: We invite you to contact us at any stage of your office renovation or relocation plans, but as we are a full-service provider, you can get seamless coordination right at the start of the process. We save you time, frustration and money by managing and implementing your entire project – from site selection and construction, to moving in and setting up. Please keep in mind that lead times may vary from 1 to 24 months, depending on the size and complexity of your project. Read more about our corporate renovation, relocation and project management services or feel free to contact us to find out how we can help you.
Q: What sets D.J. McGauley & Associates apart from other corporate relocation companies?
A: We act as a single point of contact for your entire project from start to finish. We hire and coordinate suppliers throughout every stage of your renovation or relocation, and we make sure that they seamlessly blend with your staff to make your move run smoothly.
Q: What services do you offer to growing companies?
A: Our project management team offers every service related to corporate expansion, including design, construction, project management, budgeting, move management and facility maintenance. Read more about our renovation, relocation services to find out how we can help you at every stage of the process, or feel free to contact us.
Q: Do you ever work with the general public or do you only work with businesses?
A: We stick to what we know best, namely facilitating corporate renovations and relocations, from the early planning stages to post-move management.
Q: What size businesses do you generally work with?
A: We usually help small to mid-sized companies with offices between 1,000 and 50,000 square feet.
Q: Are you able to move specialized equipment?
A: Yes. Our knowledgeable team of project managers have planned and successfully relocated a wide variety of specialty equipment, such as operating room equipment, computer rooms, trading room floors, safes and priceless artwork.
Q: How can D.J. McGauley & Associates save me money?
We pass savings from our volume purchases directly on to you. In addition, by taking on all of your tasks, your employees will remain focused and productive during your corporate transition.
Q: What is the biggest mistake people make regarding relocation?
A: They start the planning process too late and lose the opportunity to save time and money through good preparation. This often leads to leaning heavily on employees to help with the move, which will interrupt production and bring productivity to a standstill.
Q: Who is D.J. McGauley?
A: D.J. McGauley is Daniel John McGauley – our founder. Dan started the business in 1992 to address the many needs of companies that weren’t large enough to have staff dedicated to renovation and relocation. His goal was to make projects easier, more efficient, less stressful and more cost-effective for small to mid-sized corporations. Since Dan’s death in 2006, his son Mike has continued to run D.J. McGauley & Associates with the same efficiency, integrity and transparency as his father.