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Agriculture Lab Set for Long-Awaited Overhaul
Washington State has allocated over $2 million to design a new, centralized laboratory, replacing outdated and inefficient facilities to better support agricultural testing and the state’s fruit industry
Achieving Operational Readiness in Lab Relocation
Because venture funding is increasingly concentrated among a few companies, life sciences and medical device firms must meticulously plan lab relocations—from site selection and design through vendor coordination and downtime management—to ensure operational readiness on day one and avoid costly delays, revenue loss, and reputational damage
Expanding Lab Capacity Through a Flexible Retrofit Strategy
The expansion of Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem converts existing space into flexible wet and electronics labs, using a retrofit approach and upgraded infrastructure to meet rising cross-disciplinary demand from early-stage life sciences and microelectronics companies while strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem
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
When Lab Design Meets Reality: Hard Lessons from a High-Tech Build
Magdrive’s chief of staff shares hard-earned lessons from building the £3.8M DEEP Lab—covering tight timelines, massive equipment, cleanroom challenges, and what first-time lab builders need to know to avoid costly missteps
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
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
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
Lab Space That Works: Lessons for Start-Ups and Incubators
Start-up labs and incubators face a unique challenge: building spaces that support groundbreaking research while meeting real-world operational and leasing demands
The Landing: Building an Adaptable, Future-Ready R&D Community on the San Francisco Bay
Designed for a market defined by rapid change, The Landing in Burlingame, CA delivers a flexible, efficient bayside research campus that supports evolving life science, AI-driven, and integrated manufacturing needs as tenants demand adaptability, capital efficiency, and scientific compatibility