There are two main factors which determine whether a company chooses to relocate. These are Property Factors and Business Factors. Whilst within these two categories there may be one major reason for the relocation, the final decision is usually made because of a number of factors. Some of these are listed below:

Property Factors
• Lease expired
• Building too expensive
• Building has inadequate infrastructure to support
  technology or current working practices
• Building has insufficient, or the wrong sort of space
• Building is in need of repair

Business Factors
• Organisational change/business restructuring
• Merger/acquisition
• Expansion
• Contraction
• Consolidation
• New Chief Executive
• New Business Strategy
• New Working Practices
• Drive for greater efficiency
• Financial pressure
• Changed market place.

Despite these two main categories, other important factors for relocation could include lack of suitable layout in a particular area, or high labour costs. Likewise, security, government policy, and image could all be catalysts for a move away from the current location. GL Hearn's relocation Mission Statement is '..to have each member of staff who have been involved in the move to be operational by 8am on the first morning following the move'

The role of GL Hearn's Relocation Manager.
To manage and oversee every stage and aspect of the project from conception to completion obtaining client approval as required. The relocation manager will prepare and finalise the brief, to include liaison with and co-ordination of department heads to ensure all details are captured.

The relocation manager will be responsible for overseeing all members of the project team. They will provide drawings, specification, budgets, detail costs, communication plans and project programme as well as all move related communication to all relevant parties internal and external.

They will ensure all post move snagging is completed in a timely manner. They will close the project ensuring all relevant updates to drawings/files are complete and approved by client.