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Diversified Project Management completes refresh project for LEGO Systems

Diversified Project Management, Inc. (DPM) has completed an extensive building-wide "refresh" project for LEGO Systems, Inc. Janet Wheeler, senior project planner and Jackie Krewalk, assistant project manager were the key players on the DPM team. LEGO Systems retained DPM to provide comprehensive services from pre-construction through relocation for its Compass House building refresh project. DPM worked with existing programming, done within LEGO Systems, to provide multiple design layouts to show how the internal departments would fit within the existing building in a more cohesive manner. The project started with an initiative to standardize workstations and office spaces. Once the layout was approved, DPM then coordinated the RFP's for carpet and painting services to "refresh" the finishes in the building. An overall phasing plan to move out staff, renovate and relocate back into new configurations, happened over a two week period. Six overall phases were required to finalize all of the areas within the Compass House building. DPM provided contractor oversight with coordination of in-house LEGO support, such as IT, telecom and facilities departments. DPM also provided move oversight services to relocate staff out of and back into renovated areas. About Diversified Project Management, Inc. Diversified Project Management, located in Newton, Mass., Hartford and Stamford, Conn., is an independent owner's representative consulting company that specializes in programming, pre-construction, project management, construction administration, FF&E coordination and move-planning services for corporate, academic, healthcare, manufacturing and biotech clients' construction, renovation and relocation projects. About LEGO Systems, Inc. LEGO Systems Inc. is the Americas division of the LEGO Group, a privately-held, family-owned firm based in Billund, Denmark. The LEGO Group is committed to the development of children's' creative and imaginative abilities through high-quality, creatively educational play materials, and its employees are guided by the motto adopted in the 1930's by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: "Only the best is good enough." For more information, visit www.LEGO.com LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group. 2011 The LEGO Group.
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