Changing offices, or housing your business for the first time? Relocation work almost always runs behind schedule — and the default assumption is usually “blame the IT guy.” In practice, that’s rarely fair.

What actually delays a relocation project

Phone/internet providers. Line transfers can be delayed, the speed the provider promised may not actually be available at the new location, or there can be connection issues on-site.
Other contractors. Electricians, HVAC technicians, architects — a delay anywhere in that chain affects the whole schedule.
Unforeseen events. Equipment damaged in transit, old equipment incompatible with new.
Human error or miscommunication between the different crews involved.

What to keep in mind

The more work you hand to a single partner, the fewer “who’s responsible” conversations you’ll have when something goes wrong.
You don’t need to become an IT expert, but the better informed you are from the start, the calmer you’ll stay along the way.
Always budget more time than you’re initially quoted — time is the biggest enemy of any relocation.
Ask your partner for a realistic timeline, not the most optimistic one.

An experienced partner will tell you upfront about the constraints they can’t control (like a phone provider’s own timeline) instead of just telling you what you want to hear. That honesty is the most important selection criterion — far more important than the size or reputation of the IT company.

Relocating your business, or setting up a new one