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Integrating Technology Advancements into Lab Design and Construction
Rapid technological advancements are transforming lab design and construction by enhancing coordination, safety, and sustainability, but they also introduce new challenges—making early collaboration, 3D scanning, BIM integration, equipment planning, and energy-efficient systems essential for delivering compliant, functional, and future-ready laboratory spaces
Converging Labs and Data: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Life Sciences Infrastructure
AI’s growing role in life sciences is driving the convergence of laboratories and data centers, leading to the design of hybrid, scalable facilities—often through adaptive reuse—that support secure, efficient research and data processing in emerging innovation hubs
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
Professional Profile: George Bouris
Lab Design News spoke to George Bouris, vice president, mechanical electrical plumbing at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc., about trends in lab design, balancing functionality with sustainability in a lab build, and the most unexpected request he received for a lab project