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Lab Planning 101: There is No Easy Button for Adding a Fume Hood to a Lab
Adding a fume hood to a lab is a complex and costly process requiring careful consideration of ventilation requirements, space limitations, regulatory compliance, coordination among stakeholders, and ongoing maintenance
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
Enhance Your Lab Safety Expertise with Exclusive Lab Design Conference Workshops
Enhance your expertise at the 2025 Lab Design Conference by adding one of two expert-led workshops to your ticket, offering a deeper dive into key topics such as hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, fume hood performance, and sustainable lab safety practices
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Outfitting a Lab
Kelly Sullivan, PhD, shares essential strategies for lab managers on choosing and outfitting lab spaces, emphasizing the importance of budgeting for current and future needs, evaluating lab options (from custom-built to shared spaces), and considering flexibility to accommodate growth and innovation
Webinar Preview: From Selection to Safety: Navigating ESD Flooring for High-Performance Laboratories
Register for this free webinar to learn how to navigate the selection and installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring for high-performance laboratories, as well as best practices for proper testing and maintenance
Weathering the Storms: My Journey in Laboratory Design
In laboratory design, resilience is crucial for safety and efficiency, as shown by strategies like elevating critical infrastructure, reinforcing flood protection, and using humidity-resistant materials to support continuous research operations and protect the well-being of staff
A Proactive Stance: The Importance of Advance Lab Planning
Proactive, early-stage planning for laboratory design and construction—including assembling a leadership team, conducting assessments, developing a master plan, programming space, prioritizing safety, and incorporating branding—enhances project efficiency, reduces costs, and creates a high-quality, distinctive research environment that supports innovative work and gives organizations a competitive edge
Revolutionizing Lab Construction: How AI is Transforming Project Design and Efficiency
The fourth annual construction technology report from Associated Builders and Contractors explores the impact of AI in construction, highlighting its potential to enhance project management, energy efficiency, design collaboration, risk management, and regulatory compliance, particularly for complex laboratory projects
Planning Safe and Efficient Lab Spaces: Key Considerations for Emergency Equipment Placement and Compliance
Thoughtful planning and strategic design in laboratory spaces are important factors to ensure the optimal placement of emergency equipment like eyewash stations and safety showers, promoting both safety and compliance while accommodating future changes and ensuring accessibility during emergencies