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U-M’s Mass-Timber Pharmacy Building Puts Connection at the Core
Open-bench laboratories, adaptable teaching spaces, extensive community areas, and mass-timber construction define the University of Michigan’s new home for pharmacy education and research
How Coating Selection Shapes Pharmaceutical Facility Readiness
Early coating and flooring decisions can help pharmaceutical project teams avoid construction delays, support regulatory requirements, and create facilities that are easier to maintain and operate over the long term
Holding the Line on Cleanroom Pressure: Keeping GMP Operations in Control
Designing, monitoring, and maintaining differential pressure to protect sterility and compliance
The Role of Coatings in Maintaining Audit Calm in Pharmaceutical Facilities
A proactive approach to coatings and surface finishes can help pharmaceutical labs and manufacturing facilities achieve “audit calm” by reinforcing cleanability, consistency, and long-term control—reducing inspection risk during new builds and renovations
Understanding Single-Use Facility Design in Life Sciences: The Basics for Success
Single-use technology has transformed biopharmaceutical manufacturing by improving flexibility and efficiency, but successful facilities require early planning to address the complex design, supply chain, regulatory, and operational demands of managing disposable process components for every batch
How Eli Lilly Is Shaping the Design of an Academic Pharma Lab
Designed in close collaboration with Eli Lilly, Lehigh Carbon Community College’s new pharmaceutical training labs incorporate cleanroom simulation, aseptic processing suites, and industry-standard equipment to replicate real manufacturing environments and create a workforce pipeline aligned with modern pharma operations
Glasgow City Region Commits £20M to Address Shortfall in Local Lab Space
The funding is targeted at developers, site owners and consortiums which are seeking to deliver new or expanded specialist laboratory space
cGMP and Fossil Fuel-Free—United Therapeutics Project Lightyear
Project Lightyear is a pioneering cGMP facility by United Therapeutics that achieves net zero energy and fossil fuel-free operations through innovative sustainable systems, setting a global benchmark for resilient, high-performance pharmaceutical lab design
Right Idea, Wrong Building: Navigating the Unintended Consequences of USP <800> Compliance
When designing a compounding pharmacy, failing to assess a building’s structural, mechanical, and electrical feasibility before committing can lead to costly obstacles to USP compliance
Successfully Steering Through the Evolution: From Research Lab to Production Facility
Pharmaceutical companies shifting from R&D to in-house production must navigate complex design, regulatory, and operational challenges—requiring early collaboration, flexible facility planning, and a mindset shift—to ensure successful, scalable, and compliant manufacturing capabilities