Top 5 Facilities Management Tips for Internal Moves & Refurbishments

Internal office moves rarely happen in perfect conditions, as teams still need to work and parts of the building may well stay live through the process. A facilities management relocation needs to have a practical plan from the start to organise everyone around each other.

Whether you're handling internal office moves, a phased refurbishment, or a library move that has to happen around normal use, here are five practical tips that can make internal office moves easier to manage.

1. Plan internal office moves in phases, not all at once

Trying to move everything in one go usually creates more problems than it solves. A phased approach gives you more control, especially when the building is still in use, or if a refurbishment is happening in stages.

For internal office moves, try breaking the project into manageable sections.

What to include in the move plan

Phased planning

Retail Refits and Stock Moves: Managing Inventory with Reusable Crates

Retail refits can easily get complicated and messy, with the back room suddenly becoming full of products that still need to stay clean and easy to find.

The best way to avoid this is with a proper system. If stock is packed into whatever boxes happen to be available, it quickly becomes hard to control. If it's packed into consistent, reusable crates, it's much easier to separate product types and move stock in phases.

These are the things you should consider when working on a retail refit or stock move.

Separate your stock into clear retail move groups before anything moves

Before anything is packed, it helps to decide what kind of stock movement you're actually dealing with. Not every product in the building is going to move in the same way, so it's important to have a system that separates them out appropriately.

1. Stock that's going straight back onto the shop floor

Some

Crate Hire vs. Crate Purchase: Choosing the Cost-Effective Option 

For some businesses, buying crates outright will be the right fit. For others, hiring crates with a cleaning service will be the more practical and cost-effective option. The choice depends on how often you need crates, how predictable your demand is, and whether you want to manage cleaning and upkeep in-house or leave that to a specialist provider. 

If you've been weighing up renting vs buying moving crates, this guide breaks down the key differences to help you decide what'll work best in practice. 

What's the real difference in renting vs buying crates? 

To really boil down and simplify the comparison, the main difference is that crate hire gives you access to the crates you need for a set period, while crate purchase means you own them and take long-term

Collapsible Pallet Boxes: Big Storage Capacity with a Small Footprint 

Collapsible pallet boxes have become a popular practical option for busy commercial environments. They offer the large-capacity storage businesses need for bulk goods, while folding down when empty to reduce the amount of space taken up in storage areas, warehouses and return transport. But what industries can benefit from these collabsible pallets, and where exactly do they benefits come in? 

What are collapsible pallet boxes? 

Collapsible pallet boxes are large bulk containers designed to carry, store, and move heavier or higher-volume goods. Unlike rigid boxes, they can be flattened down when empty, which makes them especially useful in operations where space and transport efficiency are considered priorities. 

Realistically, they're able to provide the best of both worlds; you get strong bulk storage when the

Why Breathable Packaging is Critical for the 2026 Spring Harvest 

The spring months bring brighter days, warmer temperatures, and an influx of new vegetable growth. The spring harvest is an important time in any agricultural calendar, and transporting your fresh produce in suitable crates is absolutely vital.  

With a higher crop yield comes higher chances of spoiling, especially with temperature-sensitive crops like asparagus and rhubarb. With this in mind, let’s explore the importance of airflow for your produce trays and look at how vented crates can keep your produce fresh and crisp at every step of its transportation journey. 

How does spring weather affect produce growth and transportation? 

With the UK weather forecast predicting a warmer-than-usual season, the advanced heat accumulation can do wonders for crop acceleration. This is great news for early-season fruit

Why Crate Hire is the Smart Financial Move for UK Farms in 2026 

Recent findings from the NFU’s Farmer Confidence Survey have highlighted that uncertainty is at an all-time high across the farming industry.  

Rising input costs and changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) inheritance tax thresholds have caused UK farms to be cash-poor despite being asset-rich. As a result, many are concerned about profitability and long-term financial resilience. 

Farm owners are now having to rethink how their capital is tied up in their assets, making flexible seasonal harvest bin hire a convenient and attractive option. Here’s why. 

What problems can agricultural bin hire solve for farmers? 

Traditionally,

Sustainable Moving: Why Reusable Crates Beat Cardboard Boxes

Whether you’re moving home or transporting your business equipment to a new premises, having the right packing boxes can make all the difference to the success of your move.

We know that moving your belongings can feel stressful. But with sturdy reusable moving crates, you can have peace of mind knowing your items are safe in transit.

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of choosing reusable moving crates over traditional cardboard boxes and explore the sustainable moving solutions our team at phs Teacrate can provide.

What are the drawbacks of cardboard moving boxes?

When you picture a moving van loaded up with furniture and belongings, stacks of cardboard boxes likely come to mind. They’re the classic choice for home or

Custom Crate Solutions: Bespoke Packaging for Unique Needs

Standard packaging solutions generally cater to most UK businesses. However, there are many businesses out there that require more specialised packaging products. These products allow their logistical operations to run as efficiently as possible.

At phs Teacrate, we create custom plastic crates to help businesses protect their products and speed up their operations. When off-the-shelf crates become a limiting factor, many businesses turn to our bespoke packaging solutions for support.

Here’s everything you need to know about our supply process.

What is non-standard packaging?

Non-standard packaging is essentially any type of packaging that has been designed beyond generic sizes or formats.

At phs Teacrate, our bespoke packaging solutions can be tailored to a product’s shape, weight, and handling

Smooth Retail Restocks: Crate Solutions for Black Friday and Christmas Inventory 

Whether you’re dealing with best-seller overorders from Black Friday or excess stock from Christmas, it’s common for businesses to struggle with inventory overflow in the New Year. 

If you’ve found yourself battling for storage for Black Friday or Christmas and craving more efficient stock organisation, having the right retail storage systems in place can make all the difference and give peace of mind ahead of next year.  

What issues can excess stock cause for retail facilities? 

Without the right processes in place, stock overflow can increase the risk of:  

• Product damage 
• Lost or misplaced stock 
• Staff injuries 
• A negative customer experience 
• Issues when returning, redistributing, and storing stock 

These problems can cost you far more than wasted time