The staff is 'making preparations' to move to another building. [=the staff is doing things to become ready to move to another building]
To complete this recipe, plan on about 30 minutes of 'preparation' and 40 minutes of baking.
Plans for the next edition are already 'in preparation'. [=are already being prepared/made]
(..) We have to prepare. The sons of Ragnar will come to claim vengeance. There is no better man than you to make every preparation for our defense. You murdered my mother. One day I will kill you, Lagertha. How the little piggies will grunt. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17