Don’t Pause Productivity for PTO: Plan Your Office Upgrades This Summer

Summer PTO season is here—but that doesn’t mean your office improvement plans have to go on vacation too. In fact, when employees are out soaking up the sun, it might just be the best time to get to work on upgrading your space.

At Contract Installations (CI), we understand the importance of timing. That’s why we recommend planning your commercial furniture installation, relocation, or removal projects during quieter summer months when your team is on PTO or working reduced in-office hours. With fewer employees around, installations are safer, faster, and less disruptive.

Let’s break down how your business can take advantage of the summer slowdown.

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Why Summer PTO Season Is a Strategic Time for Office Changes

1. Empty Desks = Easier Installs

When team members are away, installers can move swiftly through open areas without interrupting daily operations. This means fewer delays, fewer safety risks, and more flexibility to complete large-scale setups, removals, or relocations.

2. Get Ahead Before Fall Projects Begin

September is historically one of the busiest times for commercial moves, office buildouts, and furniture installs. Beat the fall crunch by scheduling your upgrades during July and August when labor and transport availability is more flexible.

3. Time to Declutter and Reconfigure

Use the lull in activity to:

• Remove and store seasonal or unused furniture
• Reconfigure workstations to reflect post-COVID hybrid models
• Repurpose underutilized areas into collaboration zones or wellness spaces

CI can help manage the logistics of these changes, offering both removal/relocation services and secure climate-controlled storage.

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Services That Support Summer Projects

CI offers full-service support, including:

• Furniture Installation: Modular desks, casegoods, chairs, lab furnishings, and more
• Project Management: Coordination with vendors, walkthroughs, site supervision, and daily status reporting
• Removal and Relocation: Dismantling old furniture, reconfiguring layouts, and transporting pieces to new locations or our warehouse
• Delivery and Transport: On-time, reliable scheduling with our own truck fleet and experienced drivers
• Warehouse Storage: 65,000 sq ft facility with inventory management, ideal for phased rollouts or project staging

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Summer Use Cases

Here are a few ideas for maximizing your summer productivity while your staff is away:

☕ Breakroom Refresh

Add new tables and seating for communal areas. We’ll remove old items and install new ones without disrupting employee lunches.

💼 Private Office Swaps

Upgrade furniture for executives and key departments while they’re on vacation.

📈 Department Reorganization

Move teams, reconfigure benching layouts, and prep for growth during the low-traffic season.

🚪 Decommission Unused Space

Clear out furniture from unused floors or wings and reclaim your space (or reduce costs).

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Case Study: Quiet Reconfiguration During PTO

One Chicago-based company used the last two weeks of July to revamp its collaborative workspace. CI:

• Removed outdated furniture
• Delivered new workstations and chairs
• Reinstalled private office setups on a different floor

All while 60% of staff was on summer PTO. The result? A fresh new layout with zero workflow interruptions.

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Pro Tips for Summer Install Success

• Coordinate access early: Reserve elevators, docks, and loading zones
• Communicate timelines to staff: Let them know what to expect when they return
• Label clearly: Help us get everything in the right place with pre-tagged rooms or layouts

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Let CI Handle the Heavy Lifting This Summer

Summer might be slow for your team—but not for ours. While your employees enjoy their well-earned PTO, we’ll help you:

• Install new furniture
• Relocate or reconfigure departments
• Safely store surplus inventory