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As we all try to stay ahead of the many changes in our lives as we live through COVID-19. 

  • Many companies are asking what do we do with our offices? 
  • How do we bring people back to the office? 
  • Should we bring people back at all? 
  • What accommodations do we need to make to our space to make people feel comfortable to come back? 
  • Should we reduce our office size?
  • How many staff should stay home and for how long?


These are difficult questions with not always a straight forward answer.

Many of our clients are making modifications to their work space to address social distancing. Others are reducing the real estate foot print planning to keep a portion of there staff working for home permanently.

If you need to modify your office space with a social distancing floor plan, and or furniture to accommodate your staff’s needs, or if you are looking to down size your space? 

We can help!!

  • New space plans to accommodate social distancing
  • Modifications to your furniture i.e., adding panel separators to your existing furniture
  • Replacement furniture that helps to keep your employees safe
  • Moving to a new space that better severs your needs


We would be glad to be of service!

Stay safe!


Michael McGauley
DJ McGauley & Associates Inc.
Office  416-239-1931
Mobile 416-917-5389

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  • Quite Literally a Fully Integrated Service Perfectly Executed

    Quite Literally a Fully Integrated Service Perfectly Executed

    “In December of 2022 I had to relocate my law firm as our lease was coming to an end, and I needed to downsize. D.J. McGauley and Associates Inc. was highly recommended by our leasing agent, and I could not have been more pleased with the outcome. The move took place on time and without complications. This included not just moving what we were keeping but disposing of those items we no longer needed, as well as, offsite storage of closed files that could not yet be disposed of. They even removed and reinstalled our signage. Quite literally a fully integrated service perfectly executed. ”

    Mark S. Wilson

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  • Immediately Put Our Team at Ease

    Immediately Put Our Team at Ease

    “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team at DJ McGauley & Associates Inc. for the fantastic work you did in coordinating our recent move.

    Coordinating an office move is never easy, but you immediately put our team at ease with your responsiveness, flexibility, professionalism, and attentiveness. You were quick to come up with solutions for any problems we encountered, and made sure to follow through and deliver in a timely manner.

    We are so appreciative of all your help before, during and after the move, and are especially appreciative that the final bill was as estimated.

    We are pleased to recommend your services and hope to have the pleasure to team up with you again in the future.”

    Daniel Millett, Chief Financial Officer

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  • Took Care of Everything Including Last-minute Issues

    Took Care of Everything Including Last-minute Issues

    “We are pleased to provide this letter of recommendation without reservation.

    When we were planning our recent move from Front Street to Adelaide Street, we asked our real estate agent to recommend a moving consultant. He recommended Michael at DJ McGauley as the best firm to help manage our move.

    Historically, we had managed the various vendors and tasks ourselves but this time we needed to move and reconfigure interconnected workstations as well as adhere to various COVID protocols. Michael assured us he would take care of everything and gave us an estimate for the move.

    As with every move, things came up that were not expected, out of scope and challenging to solve. Michael and his team took care of everything including all the last-minute issues without batting an eye. For example, he was able to arrange to have the dry wall patched (as required in our lease) at the old office on very short notice.

    In the end, the move and set-up went as planned and the final bill was as estimated. We would certainly work with DJ McGauley again.”

    Stephen Jakob, Managing Partner

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  • Entering our third decade as a client

    Entering our third decade as a client

    “Stone is entering our third decade as a client of D.J. McGauley. Over the years they have facilitated three full office moves, managed several renovation projects including sourcing and installation of furniture, and provided offsite storage solutions. For our last relocation in December 2020, Mike and his team of experts really pulled through on a tight timeline and under the challenging circumstances of moving in a pandemic environment. Always ready to jump in and help make sense of any situation, they have become true partners to our business and we absolutely recommend them for any project, big or small.”

    Wendy Carpenter, Director of Communications

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  • Appreciate the care and diligence

    Appreciate the care and diligence

    “We had the pleasure of meeting Mike and his colleagues in November.

    We required a storage and moving plan for a quick exit from our prior premises and Mike came through for us. The plan he prepared for us, and the packaging and storage materials provided, allowed for a painless move.

    We appreciate the care and diligence shown by Mike and his team to support our moves out of our old location and into our new space.

    A big thank you to Mike and his colleagues at DJ McGauley & Associates for their support and professionalism in arranging our move.

    Sincerely, Richard Reid and Larry Klar, Partners, Argosy Partners Ltd.

    Larry Klar, Partner

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  • Rare to See That Sort of Efficiency in a Company Anymore

    Rare to See That Sort of Efficiency in a Company Anymore

    “We absolutely recommend DJ McGauley & Associates Inc. for all your moving needs. No one likes to move, but the service and respect we received from DJ McGauley & Associates Inc. would make us almost consider moving again, just so we could work with them one more time. The team is friendly, dedicated and understanding of fluctuating dates and requirements. It’s rare to see that sort of efficiency in a company anymore.

    So if you are in need of a moving company soon, call DJ McGauley & Associates Inc., you won’t be disappointed.

    Sincerely,

    Nick Van Weerdenburg, CEO

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  • Honest with us throughout Genuinely Felt They Cared About Our Peace of Mind

    Honest with us throughout Genuinely Felt They Cared About Our Peace of Mind

    “Our firm recently moved to a new premises, and we worked with D.J. McGauley and Associates Inc. to manage the logistics of our move. Well in advance, Mike was involved in many aspects of the move. He was very helpful and instructive in developing the layout of our new office space, and provided us with practical ideas, considering our needs.

    Our office had been at the same location for thirty years, and we were initially very wary of the burden that an office move would entail. Mike and his team alleviated all of our worries. We had many questions and specific requests throughout the process, and all were answered very promptly and thoroughly. On the day of the move itself, Mike’s team took the initiative to make sure our furniture and equipment were swiftly and carefully transported to the new site. The disruption to our actual operations was minimal.

    Two months into our move, and we could not be more satisfied with our new space. Mike followed up with us a number of times to ensure that the details of our office set up were up to our standards and functioning effectively. We also ordered a few other workstations after our move, and Mike’s team assisted us with rearranging some of our existing furniture to accommodate.

    D.J. McGauley and Associates were honest with us throughout, and we genuinely felt that they cared about our peace of mind. We could not have asked for a better experience during an otherwise typically stressful time. Thanks again to Mike and his team.

    Yours sincerely,”

    Zenon Ciz, Partner

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  • So Patient & Accommodating

    So Patient & Accommodating

    This letter is regarding the professional and exceptional renovation experience we received from DJ McGauley and Associates for our brand-new Rehab and Fitness Clinic.

    DJ McGauley and Associates helped with every aspect of the construction project from beginning to end. This being my first venture in opening a business, Mike and his team explained every step and was open about everything, especially the finances. DJ McGauley and Associates took care of the initial consultation, interior design, obtaining necessary approvals and permits, implementing our computer system, construction management, furniture sourcing and the project management. We leaned on them to help us determine correct dimensions and interior design choices of each room as it was hard for us to see the end product. They were so patient and accommodating whenever we wanted to discuss our worries again. It all turned out perfectly and we are so glad to have their guidance. Without them we would have made more than a few wrong decisions. The years of experience really showed during this project. It all turned out to be exactly what we had hoped for. There was a tight timeline from getting the permits to opening day and they got it completed. The team proved to be reliable and diligent throughout the construction.

    Mike and his team found creative solutions building a highly professional clinic on a reasonable budget. We greatly appreciated the personal involvement, availability and attention the field and office staff dedicated to the project.

    I have no hesitation recommending DJ McGauley and Associates for commercial renovations and office organizational services.

    Sincerely,

    Sabrina Chow, Physiotherapist

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  • Very Professional Manner and is Extremely Reliable

    Very Professional Manner and is Extremely Reliable

    “We are happy to provide this letter of recommendation for DJ McGauley & Associates Inc.

    DJ McGauley & Associates Inc was hired to renovate our back office, creating a new room for our panel shop. This included work to the floors, walls, electrical systems, as well as a new doorway. Mike and his team undertook first class work and did not quit until everything we asked for was complete to our satisfaction. Mike conducts himself in a very professional manner and is extremely reliable.

    We would highly recommend Mike and the team at DJ McGauley & Associates Inc. to anyone considering a renovation and we will certainly use him again for any of our future renovations”

    Robert Desnoyers, President & CEO

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  • Extremely Helpful and Responsive to Our Requests

    Extremely Helpful and Responsive to Our Requests

    “Thanks Mike for your work over these past months, especially working through the Pandemic, and collaborating remotely, to get our project done on time and on budget. You were readily available for phone calls and scheduling, and on moving day, your crew was extremely helpful and responsive to our requests. ”

    Wanda Froese, Facilities Supervisor

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  • Robson Associates Inc.

    Robson Associates Inc.

    “You guys did a great job & I would be pleased to act as a reference”

    Robert M. Robson, AACI, P.App, Fellow, CET, PLE

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  • Thank you for all of your help and support

    Thank you for all of your help and support

    Thanks so much for all of your help and support in helping me relocate and renovate the business. I am looking forward to continuing to work with you.

    Mary Cremer, Barrister

  • Quick to adapt to changing environments and requirements during COVID-19

    Quick to adapt to changing environments and requirements during COVID-19

    “Within one business day Mike McGauley and the team at D.J. McGauley arrived onsite to perform an initial walkthrough and provided a quote within a week.

    The relocation included a series of move phases, furniture decommissions, and lease requirement repairs. The initial request covered the office relocation, but each additional request was met with a timeline onsite inspection and service quote.

    Throughout the relocation process, the D.J. McGauley team provided an excellent and attentive services. They were quick to adapt to changing environments and requirements during COVID-19, which brought unexpected challenges. Mike McGauley with whom we worked closely during this project, was flexible, professional, and inspired confidence for a seamless move during an unprecedented time.

    Based on this experience, I would highly recommend their services to others, and would not hesitate to reach out for future projects.”

    Dana Kruspe, Office Administrator

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  • Work was completed to an exceptionally high standard

    Work was completed to an exceptionally high standard

    “DJ McGauley & Associates are an intelligent, highly skilled and competent team of individuals. It was a pleasure to build a rapport with the contractors. The construction work was completed during over night working schedules and as agreed there was no disruption to our Corporation’s daily business. This was greatly appreciated by us as their client with a busy office environment.

    Thanks to the close contact Mike McGauley maintained with Harte Gold Corporation, the interim deadlines were effectively communicated every step of the way of the planning, renovating and furnishing. Some aspects of the renovation work were even completed before the communicated deadline, which was impressive.

    It was a pleasure dealing with such reliable experts and all inspections received flying colours as the work was completed to an exceptionally high standard. We would not hesitate to work with them in the future and Harte Gold Corporation would, furthermore, not hesitate to recommend DJ McGauley & Associates for your renovation project.”

    Karen Walsh,VP, People and Organizational Development

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  • Careful Planning & Strong Project Management

    Careful Planning & Strong Project Management

    “I appreciated your responsiveness, careful planning, strong project management and professionalism throughout the course of the move. Your willingness to assist in problem-solving unexpected issues and concerns as they arose was greatly valued.”

    S.M. Cheng, Executive Director, Ontario Public Health Association

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  • Professionals we could count on

    Professionals we could count on

    “Originally, we were searching for a moving company but with your company we benefitted from a suite of services and most of all professionals we could count on. What sold us from the beginning was the knowledge, contacts and peace of mind that you bring to the table and we weren’t disappointed.”

    Margaret Eaton, President

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  • Completed construction and move on time and on budget

    Completed construction and move on time and on budget

    “I had the pleasure of working closely with Mike and Tony on every aspect of the move including premise design, selection of materials, furniture planning, selection of general contractor and trades, permitting, scheduling and moving logistics. Very professional and competent in their roles and demonstrated their experience through expediting many processes, presenting innovative solutions and controlling costs.”

    Kevin Feeney, CFO

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  • Developed a budget and timeline to keep us on track

    Developed a budget and timeline to keep us on track

    “They developed a budget and timeline to keep us on track while minimizing surprises. Assisted with furniture purchasing and coordinated the acquisitions and installations of all furniture for our new offices. All outstanding deficiencies were fixed and we restarted our business in our new premises as if we’d always been there.”

    Christine Hughes, CFA, President and Chief Investment Strategist


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  • Very pleased with how smoothly our move went

    Very pleased with how smoothly our move went

    “We are very pleased with how smoothly our move went and we highly recommend D.J. McGauley’s. Initial consultation and assessment, purchasing and delivery of furniture, coordinating the moving of our existing office to our new office, Leasing hold improvements, coordinating the relocation and installation of our phone system/cabling.

    Rachel Oldfield, Manager, Finance & Administration

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  • Costs involved were fair and your professionalism was excelling

    Costs involved were fair and your professionalism was excelling

    “It was very reassuring for us at Infinite to be dealing with a team that had your knowledge and experience moving from one A-class building to another. The costs involved were fair and your professionalism was excelling.”

    Ali Zahedi, Managing Director

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  • Stellar client service

    Stellar client service

    “What singularly impressed us was that you did not just attend at our office to give it a cursory once-over look and then submitted an estimate for moving, but that you discussed our company’s relocation policy and process, spent time ascertaining what we were moving, and wanted to view the office space we were relocating to.”

    Abena Buahene, BA, LL.B, Registrar & CEO

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  • Expertise and ability to deal with any and every situation

    Expertise and ability to deal with any and every situation

    “Your expertise and ability to deal with any and every situation to our complete delight was invaluable. From evaluating our moving needs to completing repairs to the landlord’s satisfaction, to managing the renovations and fit-out of our new location and the office and warehouse move… everything was seamless and painless as something like this can be.”

    Mark Thomas, Vice-President

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  • You Really Came Through for us

    You Really Came Through for us

    “You really came through for us and we appreciated how professional and organized you were throughout the move. Everyone at Bilingual Recruiters Inc. commented on how well the relocation to our new home on Yonge Street turned out. I would recommend your firm to anyone having to go through the stress of relocating their office. ”

    Louis Cavalaris, V.P and Treasurer


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  • Your dedication to your clients shows in everything you do.

    Your dedication to your clients shows in everything you do.

    “The team at D.J. McGauley helped us facilitate a two stage move recently.
    I wanted to express my appreciation for all your assistance; it was invaluable. No matter what we asked of you or what we needed, you were there. You were sensitive to our needs and understanding of our economic position. Your dedication to your clients shows in everything you do.
    Our moves went smoothly with no headaches due largely to your expertise and assistance. You helped make our move as stress free as possible.
    Thank you again for your exceptional service.
    ”

    Ludy Gibson, Office Manager

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  • Facilitated a remarkably smooth transition

    Facilitated a remarkably smooth transition

    “Facilitated a remarkably smooth transition and we greatly appreciated your assistance and your expertise. Helping to organize the phone installation and dealing with the communications this transaction required really helped us to settle into our new space quickly and seamlessly.”

    Miriam Adams, C.M., Co-founder/Director

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  • Much Appreciated

    Much Appreciated

    “We are now moved into our new office and it appears that the office move went well last night. I am sure the move would not have gone as smoothly as it did without you coordinating and organizing the move for us. Much appreciated.”

    Kathy Nakanishi, Manager, Office of the CEO/Registrar

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  • Quite Literally a Fully Integrated Service Perfectly Executed
  • Immediately Put Our Team at Ease
  • Took Care of Everything Including Last-minute Issues
  • Entering our third decade as a client
  • Appreciate the care and diligence
  • Rare to See That Sort of Efficiency in a Company Anymore
  • Honest with us throughout Genuinely Felt They Cared About Our Peace of Mind
  • So Patient & Accommodating
  • Very Professional Manner and is Extremely Reliable
  • Extremely Helpful and Responsive to Our Requests
  • Robson Associates Inc.
  • Thank you for all of your help and support
  • Quick to adapt to changing environments and requirements during COVID-19
  • Work was completed to an exceptionally high standard
  • Careful Planning & Strong Project Management
  • Professionals we could count on
  • Completed construction and move on time and on budget
  • Developed a budget and timeline to keep us on track
  • Very pleased with how smoothly our move went
  • Costs involved were fair and your professionalism was excelling
  • Stellar client service
  • Expertise and ability to deal with any and every situation
  • You Really Came Through for us
  • Your dedication to your clients shows in everything you do.
  • Facilitated a remarkably smooth transition
  • Much Appreciated

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