Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. (“B&L”), an Indiana corporation since 1930, has long specialized in providing property and casualty insurance products for companies in the motor carrier industry and is a recognized leader in this market.
Two years ago B&L realigned their business and consolidated their functions under multiple Vice Presidents. As part of this realignment, the Administrative Group was asked to reorganize all associates to within proximity of their VP. In order to accomplish this move and add future growth space for all departments, additional space within the building was acquired during the recent lease renewal.
B&L took this opportunity to re-organize and consolidate departments that had been scattered over their 24 years in the building. As the company expanded, departments were separated between 3 floors. B&L wanted to re-use as much existing furniture as possible. The challenge for RSI was they owned 200+ systems furniture stations that were over 10 years old and parts were no longer available. They also had purchased 54 newer systems furniture 5 years previous that were still available for purchase, but finishes were soon to be phased out – so timing was essential in determining how much product would need to be purchased.
After RSI’s initial furniture inventory and space planning, a move/installation schedule was completed. The project was scheduled for a 5 month time frame with 8 Phases. This schedule allowed B&L minimal downtime per department for construction and furniture installation. RSI worked with B&L during each phase to coordinate construction timing, data cabling needs, panel cleaning and furniture installation as well as the move of each department into their new space while minimizing the need to move individuals into temporary locations.
RSI utilized over 90% of B&L existing discontinued systems furniture and private office furniture.
