The Hidden Complexity Behind a "Simple" Equipment Move

On paper, it looked straightforward:

• Disconnect.

• Move 50 feet.

• Reconnect.

But in reality?
What looked like a routine move quickly became a web of interdependencies and delays.

Here’s what we’ve seen turn “simple” into six figures in unexpected cost:

1. No Engineered Lift Plan

Lifting 20,000+ lb. equipment inside an active facility?
You don’t guess, you engineer every step: load weight, pick points, crane clearance, floor tolerances.
One missed calculation can bend a machine — or worse, endanger a team.

2. Pathway Not Measured for Actual Dimensions

Doors are narrower than assumed.
Risers block lift travel.
Support columns get in the way.
We’ve seen “quick” moves stall for days because someone forgot to check actual versus drawing dimensions.

3. No Utilities Plan

Is power shutoff coordinated?
Is air and water service handled without disrupting other processes?
Moving is one thing, restarting without downtime is another.
Coordination is everything.

4. Equipment Not Prepped to Travel

Machines aren’t bolted. Fluids aren’t drained.
Delicate components aren’t secured.
You can spend millions on the equipment, but if you don’t prep it properly, you’re rolling the dice.

5. No Responsibility for Re-Leveling & Commissioning

Who owns getting the machine fully operational after the move?
Without a clear answer, critical time is lost, and fingers start pointing.

The Bottom Line?

There’s no such thing as a “simple” move when your business depends on precision machinery.

• Plan every lift

• Inspect every turn

• Assign every handoff

• And partner with a mover who’s done it before, 100+ times over

Let’s make your next move look simple, because it was executed with precision.