Storage solutions

Storage of workplace furniture and equipment is a strategic investment, especially for companies with multiple sites or those planning a relocation or refurbishment project.

It may be tempting to store items in the workplace, perhaps in a spare office, a basement or allocated storage space, but this is best avoided. Office estates are considerably more expensive per square metre than warehouses – up to seven times more in central London and four or five times more in the Midlands and Manchester regions.

We support numerous companies with strategic storage solutions to ensure that they have full oversight of their stored items.

Asset management

Storage is often part of a wider workplace change project, and we begin every project with a detailed digital audit to create an asset list. It’s simply not possible to make strategic decisions without a full overview of all assets, including their age, condition and location.

The more detail, the better. This can include serial numbers, asset numbers, dates of manufacture and even warranties. Capturing such detail enables facilities managers and procurement teams to manage the entire estate and its contents more effectively and efficiently.  

Key considerations for storage

Key considerations include:

• The cost of storage
• The depreciation of asset values
• How long you expect to leave an item in storage
• The location of the warehouse and ease of having items delivered
• The cost of a new item if you didn’t keep the old one and need to re-purchase in the future.

Storage should not be used to delay making a decision. This is a waste of money, and items may end up being stored for months before being disposed of anyway. We provide expert advice so that items are only stored if it’s the best option.

Our value-add storage solution

We do much more simply warehouse your furniture and equipment. We advise you on your storage options, monitor asset conditions and the dwell time each individual item has spent in storage. 

We proactively alert our clients to review their stock holding, asset condition and churn rates throughout the contracted storage period and prompt the creation of an exit plan when the agreed storage time is coming to an end.

We manage all factors so you can focus on your core business without having to worry about storage. 

Why work with BMG

In addition to the above, we have a nationwide network of warehouses and vehicles so we can collect and distribute items with a quick turnaround.

We operate gated facilities with CCTV and accredited alarm systems. We can also provide physical security if necessary and offer 24.7 access for business-critical items.

We are fully insured, compliant, and have robust systems and procedures.