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A Major First Step in a Decade-Long Vision
Construction has begun on Project GB1 at Norwich Research Park in the UK, a flexible 63,000-sf lab and office building marking the start of a £200+ million, 10-year expansion to support growth in agri-food, health, and environmental sciences
Understanding Key Cost Drivers for Lab Construction Projects in 2026 and Beyond
Lab construction costs are driven largely by complex MEP systems, specialized design and equipment, regulatory and sustainability requirements, and location factors, with prices expected to continue rising due to material costs and trade policies
Why Reuse Is Becoming a Strategic Choice
Amid tighter funding and heightened scrutiny of capital spending, life sciences organizations are increasingly treating lab reuse not as a compromise but as a strategic way to preserve cash, accelerate timelines, and keep investment focused on science rather than real estate
How One Biotech Start-up Approached Its First Laboratory
The design and location of HyphaPRO’s first laboratory reveal how start-up biotech companies prioritize adaptability, containment, and community support in their earliest facility plans
Life Sciences Real Estate: Adjusting to a More Disciplined Market
After a period of rapid expansion and correction, the US life sciences real estate market is beginning to stabilize in a tenant-favored environment, with recovery led by major biotech hubs and demand increasingly concentrated in high-quality, purpose-built lab spaces that meet the specific needs of established pharmaceutical companies and emerging AI-driven biotech firms
Renovation Elevates Life Science Campus Experience
The NEST Center is renovating over 75,000 sf of amenity and common space at its 15 NEST building in New Jersey to enhance collaboration and tenant experience, while partnering with a polytechnic university and other tenants to advance research, innovation, and high-spec laboratory operations
Building Lab Space that Adapts as Science Advances
Hartwell Plc has received planning approval for a £44 million masterplan at Wootton Science Park, southwest of Oxford, to deliver five new flexible lab and workspace buildings for SMEs in life sciences, quantum, AI, and sustainability, with supporting amenities and landscaped areas
Maximizing Lab Efficiency with Flexible Design and Strategic Location
Selecting the right site, creating adaptable lab spaces, and planning operations carefully can help emerging biotech teams scale effectively with minimal disruption
How Flexibility and AI Are Reshaping the Future of Lab Real Estate
With AI-native biotechs changing how—and where—science happens, design teams are rethinking flexibility, retrofits, and speed-to-market strategies to prepare labs for the next decade of discovery
How Supply Chain Shifts Are Reshaping Lab Design and Construction
Shifting supply chains and advanced manufacturing are redefining lab design and location, making it essential for lab planners and end users to prioritize strategic site selection within integrated innovation and production hubs to ensure their facilities stay connected, competitive, and future-ready