Strategic Planning
A dedicated project management team collaborated closely with ACS stakeholders to develop a phased execution plan that allowed business operations to continue with minimal interruption.
ACS
Overview
When our client began planning the decommissioning of multiple occupied office floors at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, it needed more than a furniture removal vendor—it needed a strategic partner capable of balancing operational continuity, sustainability, and complex project logistics. Office Moving Alliance, working alongside Iron Mountain, developed and executed a comprehensive workplace decommissioning strategy that maximized asset recovery, minimized landfill waste, and delivered complete transparency throughout every phase of the project.
The Challenge
ACS faced several significant challenges throughout the project:
- Coordinating decommissioning activities within an active corporate headquarters without disrupting daily business operations.
- Managing work across five occupied office floors, each requiring careful scheduling and coordination.
- Evaluating and processing assets from 333 individual spaces, including:
- 308 offices and cubicles
- 25 support areas
- Determining the most sustainable disposition method for more than 30 tons of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
- Meeting ambitious sustainability goals while maintaining project timelines.
With multiple stakeholders, building restrictions, freight elevator scheduling, and loading dock coordination, the project required meticulous planning and experienced project leadership.
OMA’s Solution
Key elements of the solution included:
Comprehensive Asset Assessment
Every piece of furniture and equipment was individually evaluated to determine its highest-value disposition path, including:
- Internal reuse
- Repurposing
- Charitable donation
- Resale and liquidation
- Recycling
This ensured each asset was directed toward the most environmentally and financially responsible outcome.
Coordinated Multi-Floor Logistics
OMA carefully managed:
- Floor-by-floor sequencing
- Freight elevator scheduling
- Loading dock coordination
- Building management requirements
- Vendor communication
This level of coordination enabled the project to remain on schedule despite the complexities of working within an occupied headquarters.
Sustainability-First Approach
Leveraging OMA’s circular economy methodology, disposal was treated as the final option rather than the first. Assets were prioritized for reuse, donation, resale, and recycling whenever possible.
Strategic Planning
A dedicated project management team collaborated closely with ACS stakeholders to develop a phased execution plan that allowed business operations to continue with minimal interruption.
Comprehensive Asset Assessment
Every piece of furniture and equipment was individually evaluated to determine its highest-value disposition path, including:
- Internal reuse
- Repurposing
- Charitable donation
- Resale and liquidation
- Recycling
This ensured each asset was directed toward the most environmentally and financially responsible outcome.
Coordinated Multi-Floor Logistics
OMA carefully managed:
- Floor-by-floor sequencing
- Freight elevator scheduling
- Loading dock coordination
- Building management requirements
- Vendor communication
This level of coordination enabled the project to remain on schedule despite the complexities of working within an occupied headquarters.
Sustainability-First Approach
Leveraging OMA’s circular economy methodology, disposal was treated as the final option rather than the first. Assets were prioritized for reuse, donation, resale, and recycling whenever possible.
Results
The project successfully delivered both operational and environmental outcomes.
- Approximately 95% landfill diversion through sustainable asset disposition.
- More than 30 tons of furniture and equipment evaluated and processed responsibly.
- Business operations continued with minimal disruption throughout project execution.
- Complete visibility and transparency provided throughout the project lifecycle.
- Successful coordination of complex multi-floor logistics while meeting project timelines.
The OMA Difference
This project demonstrates OMA’s ability to manage complex workplace decommissioning initiatives that require strategic planning, operational precision, and measurable sustainability outcomes. By combining experienced project management with a circular economy mindset, OMA helped the American Chemical Society reduce environmental impact while maintaining business continuity and delivering exceptional client service. At OMA, every project is designed to create value—not only for our clients, but for their people, their communities, and the environment.