Q1) What are the activities involved as the project manager in relocating a company. (I am looking for a breakdown of the process involved.)

Company X specialises in the installation of water quality chemical control systems. They specifically design and sell amperometric and redox chemical controllers. These controllers are considered essential items of plant in the management of United Kingdom swimming pools.

Traditionally, they have sold their equipment to local authorities, commercial clubs, schools, and holiday parks. At present they have 1 base in the North East of England. They employ 1 Manager, 3 Assistant Managers, 2 Admin Officers, 2 Designers and 8 Sales Staff.

They have recently acquired a new base and have built a custom design studio within this base. The base is approximately 1,500 sq metres in size. The existing staff will transfer from the old, to the new base. In addition, a new head of design will be employed to operate the new laboratory.

As Project Manager responsible for the proposed move to the new base, you are contracted at the feasibility stage (you can assume that the project is feasible). You are required to prepare a report. From a project management perspective, outline the activities required to successfully manage this project, ensuring that it is on time, and within budget.