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What NJIT Learned from Moving into a Former Merck Lab
As NJIT settles into its new home at the NEST Center, the university's experience offers valuable lessons on how repurposed pharmaceutical labs can provide flexible, cost-effective research space for academic institutions without the time and expense of new construction
Structural and Operational Lessons from the USF Marine Lab Fire
A devastating lightning fire forces the University of South Florida to navigate complex facility relocation, insurance assessments, and the reconstruction of bespoke academic infrastructure
Webinar Preview: Should You Build New or Renovate?
Planning a laboratory project? This free Lab Design webinar explores the key factors that help organizations determine whether new construction or renovation is the better long-term investment
Inside Miami’s $5M 3D Bioprinting Powerhouse
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s new $5 million 3D Bioprinting Facility serves as a capital-efficient blueprint for lab planners and architects by seamlessly integrating multiple fabrication modalities into the adjacent BioNIUM nanotechnology ecosystem to accelerate clinical translation
Lab Flexibility and Scalability: A Holistic Approach to Future-Ready Research Environments
As funding uncertainty and evolving research demands increase pressure on institutions, laboratory flexibility must extend beyond modular furniture to include shared resources, adaptable infrastructure, and strategic planning that support long-term resilience and efficiency
From Warehouse to Scale-Up Facility
OMX’s retrofit laboratory and scale-up facility in Bristol, UK is designed to support growing deep tech companies and address the lack of mid-scale lab space in the region
Hides to Hearts: Historic Mill Transformed into Advanced Biotech Engineering Facility
Manchester’s historic Seal Tanning Building is being reimagined as a state-of-the-art biotechnology facility where United Therapeutics is advancing technologies that could one day 3D print human organs
USDA Opens Applications for Historic $125M Infrastructure Investment
A historic $125 million federal investment targets deferred maintenance, lab modernization, and new construction across US land-grant universities
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USU Eastern’s lab management team led a largely hands-on, user-driven renovation that transformed an outdated fossil preparation space into a modern, flexible, safety-focused laboratory that actively engages both users and public observers while strengthening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