McDermott Associates
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Move to new HQ

500 persons

Brief

Rationalise filing to support change from cellular to open-plan culture

Reduce storage quantities to enable low height units to enhance light, clear spaces of new HQ building



Activities

Carried out full audit of all current, semi-active and archive files

Liaised with UK legal counsel and US record centre to revise and align retention policy

Specified and planned new uniform, low level storage units

McDermott team carried out all file conversions, re-labelling and archiving

Supervised file reduction and new stationary allocation

Packed and unpacked filing into new designated locations



Outcome

Received special commendation from UK President in opening speech in new HQ

Achieved coherent retention system in line with both UK & US requirements

Supported emergence of clear, harmonious and dynamic new office space