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Crews to Remove Building Slab After Demolishing Historic National Lab Facility
The US Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management is preparing to remove a building slab at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory—the Heavy Elements Facility contributed to discovery of new chemical elements before ending operations in 1989
Optimizing Lab Spaces: Construction-Driven Strategies for Minimal Downtime and Maximum Efficiency
Construction-driven strategies such as prefabrication, modular design, and phased renovations will minimize downtime and enhance efficiency in lab upgrades, emphasizing the importance of early stakeholder engagement, infrastructure flexibility, and future-proofing to support evolving research needs
New Research Hub Supports Startups in Food and Beverage Innovation
The Gastronomica incubator at Colworth Science Park in the UK is a state-of-the-art food and beverage innovation facility undergoing extensive refurbishment within the Magniac building, featuring high-tech shared lab spaces, microbiology and innovation suites, and specialized equipment donated by Unilever
NC Dept of Environmental Quality Breaks Ground on Lab Renovation, Expansion Project
The expanded DEQ campus, which will be constructed from March 2025 to late 2027, will house new lab facilities and feature state-of-the-art, Green Globes-certified sustainability and efficiency measures
Columbus State’s $50M Investment in Classrooms and Specialized Labs
Columbus State Community College is investing over $50 million to renovate Franklin Hall and enhance campus facilities, including specialized labs for semiconductor, biotechnology, and automotive technology education, to create modern, flexible learning spaces that support active and collaborative teaching
Streamlining Lab Renovations: How Design-Build Delivery Helps Universities Save Time and Reduce Costs
Universities facing high capital costs and overbuilding challenges are increasingly turning to design-build delivery for lab renovations, as it fosters early contractor involvement, enhances collaboration, reduces embodied carbon, and mitigates risks associated with renovating occupied buildings—ensuring smoother execution, budget alignment, and accelerated project timelines
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Isabel Mandujano
2025 Lab Design Conference speaker Isabel Mandujano of LPA, Inc. discusses the structural challenges of adapting existing buildings for laboratory use, focusing on vibration control, mechanical system integration, and spatial constraints, while comparing building typologies, debunking retrofitting misconceptions, and presenting innovative solutions to enhance functionality, safety, and sustainability in adaptive reuse projects
NJIT Partners with NEST to Drive Life Science and Tech Advancements
Occupying lab space previously used by Merck, the New Jersey Institute of Technology aims to advance life sciences, biomedical engineering, and AI, while enhancing the state’s leadership in life sciences and technology
Preserving the Past: Fossil Prep Lab Renovations at USU’s Prehistoric Museum
Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum is fundraising for a phased renovation of its fossil preparation lab to enhance safety, maximize space flexibility, and modernize equipment, ensuring a better environment for staff, students, volunteers, and visitors while continuing its legacy of paleontological discoveries
Incorporating Fully Automated Test Programs in Lab Design and Renovation
Integrating automation into laboratory design requires a focus on lean principles, stakeholder engagement, flexibility for future growth, and continuous improvement to create efficient, safe, and adaptable spaces that support evolving technologies and workflows