01User Requirements & Basic Design
Define research activities, user requirements, capacity, risk profile, room program, adjacency, zoning and the basis of design. Establish personnel, material, sample, animal and waste flows before detailed engineering begins.
02Concept & Biosafety Engineering
Develop clean/dirty zoning, access strategy, pressure relationships, containment concept, decontamination approach, equipment zoning and preliminary utility requirements. Coordinate biosafety, workflow, ergonomics and maintainability from the outset.
03Detailed Engineering Design (DED)
Produce coordinated architectural, structural and MEP drawings; HVAC and pressure cascade design; electrical and backup power; plumbing and laboratory gases; BMS/controls; security/access; waste and effluent interfaces; equipment layouts; specifications and BOQ.
04Procurement & Technical Coordination
Prepare technical specifications, evaluate equipment and specialist systems, coordinate vendor data and interfaces, review shop drawings and ensure utilities, space, access and structural provisions are aligned before installation.
05Construction & Installation
Execute or coordinate architectural works, specialist laboratory finishes, MEP systems, containment interfaces and equipment installation with controlled quality, safety, cleanliness and document management throughout construction.
06Testing, Commissioning & Validation
Perform pre-commissioning, TAB, functional testing, pressure verification, control-system checks, equipment testing and integrated system verification. Support validation, certification readiness and punch-list closeout.
07Handover, SOP & Training
Deliver as-built documentation, asset registers, operating procedures, maintenance requirements and operator training so the facility can transition from project delivery to safe and repeatable operations.
08Maintenance & Lifecycle Support
Support preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, filter and containment integrity checks, HVAC/BMS performance, equipment servicing, spare-part planning and periodic recertification or revalidation requirements.