When you plan an office move, it helps to know what FF&E means. FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment, and it includes most of the items your employees use every day that are not permanently attached to the building.
At Dodge Moving & Storage, we manage FF&E moves for offices across the St. Louis metro area so your workstations, technology, and shared spaces are ready to go in your new location.
What Counts as FF&E in Your Office?
In an office setting, FF&E covers the movable items that furnish and equip your space.
Furniture: Desks, ergonomic chairs, cubicles, conference tables, filing cabinets, bookshelves, reception desks, and lobby seating.
Fixtures: Wall‑mounted whiteboards, shelving, artwork, signage, removable partitions, some lighting, and window coverings that can be taken down without construction work.
Equipment: Computers, monitors, docking stations, printers, copiers, phone handsets, projectors, displays, and small kitchen appliances.
An easy way to picture it: if you flipped the building upside down, most of what fell out (except small supplies like pens) would be considered FF&E.
Why FF&E Planning Matters for Your Move
Good FF&E planning helps your business get back to work quickly after the move. Poor planning can lead to delays, confusion, and extra costs.
Here’s how FF&E planning helps:
Protects your investment by reducing damage to furniture and technology.
Cuts downtime by making sure key workstations and equipment are set up in the right order.
Improves budgeting by giving you a clear list of what’s moving, what’s stored, and what’s being removed.
Prevents confusion about what stays with the building and what your mover can disconnect and relocate.
When your FF&E is handled well, your new office feels “ready” on day one.
FF&E Items Dodge Moving & Storage Commonly Handles
Dodge Moving & Storage regularly moves and installs FF&E for offices, medical practices, and corporate spaces in and around St. Louis.
Typical items include:
Work areas: Cubicles and panels, sit‑stand desks, task chairs, mobile pedestals, files, and storage units.
Meeting spaces: Conference tables, boardroom chairs, AV carts, projectors, and large screens.
Reception and break rooms: Sofas, guest seating, coffee tables, credenzas, refrigerators, microwaves, water coolers, and vending units.
Technology and equipment: Desktop PCs, laptops, monitors, docking stations, printers, copiers, and network gear.
Décor and branding: Artwork, framed photos, removable décor, branded signs, and displays.
Many of these items need special packing, labeling, and coordination with your IT team, as well as disassembly and reassembly.
How Dodge Moving & Storage Handles Your FF&E
When you choose Dodge Moving & Storage for your office move, we build a clear FF&E plan around your needs.
A typical FF&E move includes:
Pre‑move walkthrough and inventory
We visit your office, identify your FF&E, and note special handling or building requirements.Space planning and placement
We review your floor plans and plan where each piece of furniture and equipment will go in the new space.Clear labeling and tracking
We use labels and location codes so each item arrives at the correct floor, department, and workstation.Coordination with IT and building management
We coordinate timing for disconnecting and reconnecting equipment and follow building rules for elevators, loading docks, and protection.Installation and final placement
Our crews reassemble furniture and place items according to your plan so your team can plug in and get to work.
We can also help with record storage, IT installation, and decommissioning your old space.
How Your Team Can Prepare FF&E for Moving Day
A few simple steps on your side make the move smoother and more efficient:
Decide what to move, store, donate, or dispose of so you are not paying to move unused items.
Share current floor plans so we can plan furniture and equipment placement in advance.
Coordinate with IT so we only move the equipment you actually need in the new office.
Communicate clearly with employees about what they should pack and what our crews will handle.
Use the move as a chance to retire old or damaged furniture and outdated technology.
Ready to Plan Your Office FF&E Move?
Whether you are moving across town or consolidating locations in the St. Louis area, Dodge Moving & Storage can help you plan, move, and install your FF&E with minimal disruption to your business.
Contact our commercial moving team today to schedule a walkthrough and FF&E consultation, and let’s get your new office set up for success.