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USGS Fisheries Research Station Prepares for Move to Upgraded Facility
The relocation of a USGS fisheries research facility highlights how early planning and interagency collaboration can help maintain scientific operations during a laboratory transition
Workflow-Driven Design Positions Upgraded Nematology Lab for Advanced Research
The University of the Free State's upgraded Nematology Laboratory demonstrates how workflow-driven planning, researcher input, and flexible infrastructure can transform an existing research space into a high-performing facility
How Operational Excellence Elevated UNLV Facility to LEED Platinum
What transformed a LEED Silver medical education building into a LEED Platinum facility? The answer wasn't a redesign—it was what happened after occupants moved in
Upgraded Cell Banking Suites Support Growing CGT Demand
Minaris has upgraded its Philadelphia GMP cell banking suites to increase capacity, strengthen contamination control, and integrate manufacturing and testing workflows, providing advanced therapy developers with a more efficient and scalable path from cell banking through commercialization
Modernizing a Teaching Lab: Lessons from a Facility Upgrade
UMass Dartmouth’s Fluids Lab upgrade highlights how stakeholder input, modern equipment, and strategic funding can help institutions create more industry-relevant learning environments
Faster Answers, Better Care: Inside Johns Hopkins All Children’s New Biochemical Genetics Lab
At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a new Clinical Biochemical Genetics Laboratory brings metabolic testing in-house with an integrated, workflow-optimized design that cuts turnaround times from weeks to days or hours, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment decisions
NSWC Indian Head Unveils State-of-the-Art Explosives Lab
The state-of-the-art facility replaces a 66-year-old laboratory, introducing precise climate and vibration controls necessary for molecular-level energetics research
How Early Collaboration Shapes High-Performance Research Facilities
Early, intentional collaboration—through stakeholder alignment, iterative engagement, and thoughtful programming—enables lab projects to move beyond basic requirements and deliver flexible, high-performing research environments that stay on schedule, on budget, and aligned with user needs
From Vision to Reality: USU Eastern Opens New Paleontology Lab
USU Eastern’s lab management team led a largely hands-on, user-driven renovation that transformed an outdated fossil preparation space into a modern, flexible, safety-focused laboratory that actively engages both users and public observers while strengthening scientific workflow and visibility
After the Webinar: What Owners Should Know About Occupied Lab Renovations
Occupied lab renovations succeed when owners prioritize early validation of existing conditions, integrate design and construction planning (especially for phasing and temporary systems), and maintain constant communication to minimize downtime and protect ongoing research