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GSA and FDA Break Ground on $228M BSL-3 Food Safety Lab in Denver
The $228 million Denver Federal Center project introduces the FDA's only Biosafety Level 3 facility west of the Mississippi, blending advanced containment engineering with classical civic design
Inside UWF's New AI Research Hub
The University of West Florida's new Synapse facility is designed to accelerate AI, cybersecurity, and engineering research through flexible, collaboration-driven spaces and advanced computational infrastructure
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
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
Morgan State University Expands Research Infrastructure With Advanced Labs
Morgan State University is advancing its research infrastructure through a new microelectronics cleanroom and Molecular Biology Research Laboratory designed to support interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and the University’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 status
Key Design Considerations for Cleanroom/Dryroom Facilities
The rapid growth of AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing is driving increased demand for cleanrooms and dryrooms designed to provide strict humidity, contamination, and temperature control for sensitive products, research, and manufacturing processes
An Architect’s Role in Brownfield Site Selection: What You Should Know
Involving architects early in brownfield site selection helps identify structural, infrastructure, compliance, and operational challenges before purchase, reducing risk, avoiding costly redesigns, and ensuring the facility can support current and future cGMP operations
How Predictive Modeling De-Risks Pharma Water Infrastructure
Predictive engineering platform allows lab planners and AEC teams to model utility demand, carbon emissions, and equipment sizing during conceptual design
Clemson’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex Unites Research, Teaching, and Industry Collaboration
The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex at Clemson University centralizes advanced materials research, teaching, and industry collaboration within a flexible, high-performance laboratory environment designed to accelerate interdisciplinary innovation and support South Carolina’s growing advanced manufacturing economy