What Global Workplace Solutions does

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a privately held project management and logistics firm headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, founded in 2004 as an affiliate and the product and process development arm of Planes Companies, a 100-year-old moving, transportation, warehousing, and logistics enterprise. The company orchestrates complex workplace transitions for enterprise customers across corporate/commercial, healthcare, hospitality, government/military, education, and retail verticals, offering services that span pre-project planning, move readiness, execution, ongoing Move-Add-Change/Business-as-Usual campus support, FF&E logistics, sustainable decommissioning with LEED certification, and full interiors solutions. GWS differentiates itself through the proprietary LINK™ technology platform, which provides real-time dashboards, SLAs and KPI measurement, predictive modeling, shipment tracking with chain-of-custody visibility, photo validation, vendor threshold alerts, and recycling/LEED certificate generation across all project phases. The firm's operating footprint draws on the parent Planes Companies network of approximately 750 service centers across 143 countries with 46 million square feet of warehouse space, and documented project engagements include the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor Casino and Resort, the $400 million Children's Hospital of Birmingham expansion (largest single medical facility expansion in Alabama history), Courtyard Marriott installations for Concord Hospitality Enterprises, and military medical relocations under Defense Logistics Agency compliance at Minot Air Force Base.

GWS generates revenue through professional services and managed services engagements, billed on a quote-based pay-as-you-go model with 25% deposits for services, 50% deposits for goods, 30-day payment terms, and a 3% credit card transaction fee. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, with enterprise customers engaging via a dedicated phone line (+1 866-481-7608), website contact forms, and assigned GWS Team Leads positioned on major corporate campuses. Strategic partnerships anchor distribution: GWS holds lead partner status with JLL for commercial and healthcare moves, an endorsed supplier relationship with Best Western Hotels, preferred dealer status with Mecho for automated shading solutions, and allied membership in the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and contract value is dictated by project scope, complexity, and multi-phase requirements rather than standardized SKUs.

Name

Global Workplace Solutions

Legal name

Global Workplace Solutions, LLC

Website

https://gwspartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Relocation and Move Management Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Business Support Services (5614), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace/Occupancy Data, Utilization & IWMS Administration (BPABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE), Office Services & Supplies Management (Stationery, Inventory, Vendor Coordination) (IMAIALAH), Workplace Migration & Refresh Programs (Win11/M365 migrations, device refresh/IMAC) (BPAEAIAL)

Keywords

• Workplace relocation services
• Commercial moving
• Move management
• Healthcare logistics
• FF&E installation

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Project Management Services: Full-service move management and project execution including planning, logistics, and ongoing workplace support. Services span from pre-project planning to post-move follow-up, handling FF&E deployment, sustainable decommissioning, and lifecycle support.
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Freight, warehousing, and asset management services. Includes 46 million square feet of warehouse space across their network.
3. Interiors Solutions: Full-service interiors solutions including product selection, warehousing, moving, and installation. Products include seating, casegoods, workstations, privacy solutions, window shades, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Workplace Solutions provides end-to-end commercial moving, workplace transition, and project management services for corporate, healthcare, hospitality, government, and life sciences clients. The offering spans pre-project planning, move readiness, execution, and post-move support, including FF&E procurement, warehousing, transportation, installation, interiors solutions, and sustainable decommissioning. Their proprietary LINK™ platform delivers real-time visibility, KPI/SLA dashboards, vendor management, shipment tracking, and LEED documentation across all project phases.

Product overview

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) offers a unified portfolio of commercial moving, logistics management, and workplace solutions powered by its proprietary LINK™ technology platform. The core offering combines physical relocation services—including office/commercial moving, healthcare logistics, hospitality FF&E, interiors, sustainable decommissioning, and warehousing—with the LINK™ platform providing real-time visibility, dashboard reporting, and project management across all phases. Services are organized by industry vertical (corporate, healthcare, hospitality, government, life sciences) and project phase (before/during/after), with supplementary offerings like large campus MAC/BAU services for ongoing workplace support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Moving and Relocation Services Comprehensive office and commercial moving services including project planning, move management, freight management, and execution for businesses of any size.
• Healthcare Logistics Management Specialized logistics services for hospitals, surgery centers, life sciences facilities, specialty clinics, research labs, and military medical operations, including capital equipment strategy and campus services.
• Hospitality FF&E Services White glove hospitality project management integrating freight, warehousing, and installation for hotels, casinos, resorts, boutique properties, and short-term rentals, supporting the entire FF&E lifecycle.
• Interiors Solutions Full-service interiors offerings including seating, tables, casegoods, workstations, whiteboards, privacy curtains, solar shades, and storage accessories, with product selection, storage, moving, and installation support.
• Sustainable Decommissioning Asset disposition service that inventories, categorizes, and maximizes return on investment through customizable technology, liquidation, recycling, and donation recommendations.
• FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Services Complete chain-of-custody management for furniture, fixtures, and equipment deployment with uncomplicated claims management.
• Move Management and Project Management End-to-end project coordination including scheduling, installation, logistics, risk management, technology support, IT services, and real-time reporting.
• Warehousing Services Freight, warehousing, and asset management with 46 million square feet of warehouse space across their global network.
• Large Campus Services (MAC/BAU) Ongoing Move-Add-Change (MAC) or Business as Usual (BAU) services for corporate campuses nationwide, supporting evolving workplace needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor project including 1 million sq. ft. resort
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, preferred and allied.

• Planes CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWS serves as both an affiliate and the product and process development arm of Planes Companies - a moving, transportation, warehousing, logistics, and project management company with 100 years of history. GWS is a Planes Companies affiliate brand.
• World's Largest Commercial Real Estate FirmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with the world's largest commercial real estate firms for projects ranging from simple work orders to complex corporate, healthcare, and multi-site locations.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner relationship with JLL for commercial and healthcare moves, including 370 moves into downtown Chicago over five years.
• Best Western HotelspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed supplier and alliance partner for Best Western hotels, providing FF&E logistics and installation services.
• Illinois Hotel & Lodging AssociationalliedStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied member of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA).
• MechopreferredTechnology or IntegrationPreferred dealer for Mecho's cutting-edge automation products, particularly for window shading solutions in healthcare, hospitality, education, commercial, and retail markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cartus: Major corporate relocation management provider with technology-driven move coordination tools, serving Fortune-level clients. Direct peer in workplace transition services, particularly for cross-border and large-fleet corporate relocations.
• JK Moving Services: Large independent moving and logistics company serving commercial, government, and residential clients with proprietary technology tools. Comparable to GWS in offering enterprise-grade commercial moves with technology-augmented project visibility.
• Graebel Companies: Global relocation and move management services company serving enterprise clients across office, healthcare, and industrial moves. Closely comparable to GWS in providing end-to-end workplace transition project management with proprietary technology.
• Atlas Van Lines: Major US interstate moving services network with corporate relocation and logistics offerings. Direct competitor in commercial and corporate moving, with similar enterprise project management capabilities.
• Crown Worldwide: Global mobility and moving services firm with warehouse, freight, and project management capabilities across 60+ countries. Directly comparable to GWS on international relocation and FF&E logistics for enterprise customers.
• Beltmann Relocation Group: US-based commercial and residential moving company with corporate relocation and FF&E services. Comparable to GWS in office and commercial moving with similar vertical coverage in healthcare and hospitality.
• Sirva Worldwide Relocation: One of the largest global relocation management companies, offering corporate moving, logistics, and transition services. Direct competitor to GWS for enterprise relocation contracts and a comparable scale of operations.
• Weichert Relocation Resources: US-based corporate relocation management company serving enterprise clients with full-service move management. Directly comparable to GWS in targeting enterprise relocation programs with dedicated project management teams.

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services firm, offering workplace strategy and project management services alongside GWS's partner JLL. Broad incumbent that touches the same enterprise customers and can compete for integrated workplace transition mandates.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with workplace, relocation, and integrated facility management offerings. Broader incumbent that competes for workplace and facility transition contracts at the enterprise level, though not specialized in move management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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