Identify the functions that matter first
List critical activities, the people who perform them, and the space, utilities, equipment, data, and suppliers they need. Ready.gov’s business impact analysis guidance focuses on understanding disruption consequences and recovery priorities. Use that discussion to distinguish essential operations from activities that can move or pause.
Test temporary arrangements against the site
For each function, identify a possible operating location and the conditions required to use it. Review deliveries, security, customer access, staffing, and building services with the responsible parties. Do not assume an undamaged room is usable if its access or supporting systems are affected.
Connect recovery milestones to construction
Record when an area may be available, what must be complete first, and who confirms readiness. Include equipment setup, IT work, inventory movement, and operating approvals outside the contractor’s scope. Use provisional dates while dependencies remain unresolved.
Keep one current operating plan
Assign a business owner for continuity decisions and a construction contact for field status. Update staff and affected tenants when access or availability changes. After restoration, record which temporary arrangements worked and which dependencies need a better contingency plan.