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Why is Budgeting & Sourcing Important in a Lab Fit Out?
Professional laboratory asset procurement specialists can offer expert market research, negotiating, budget assistance and logistical expertise.
Outfitting the laboratory and the procurement of assets that are suitable to the scientific mission, aligned with the business mission that are reliable, cost effective and effectively maintained is a critical component in the proper budgeting and establishment of a new laboratory build out.
Overbrook Fit Out Services
Overbrook Support Services will provide support for the acquisition and commissioning of instrumentation and is not bound by a single vendor solution. In sourcing instrumentation, Overbrook’s goal is to ensure that the optimal solution is purchased for each major asset in conjunction with client preferences and existing vendor relationships.
Overbrook Laboratory Fit Out Services
Overbrook Support Services will provide support for the acquisition and commissioning of instrumentation and is not bound by a single vendor solution. In sourcing instrumentation, Overbrook’s goal is to ensure that the optimal solution is purchased for each major asset in conjunction with client preferences and existing vendor relationships.
How Can a Lab Fit-Out Support the Efficient Workflow of the Laboratory?
Understanding the projects and assays required of the lab presently and into the future requires thoughtful planning to accommodate growth and contingencies. Often overlooked, adequate bench space to accommodate peripherals, workspace, and proper clearances for instrumentation maintenance can render the lab inefficient and difficult to work in before the laboratory has even been commissioned. Considerations such as adequate laboratory storage are essential in a successful laboratory fit-out, but it is often reduced to save space and money. Proper workflow design, instrumentation adjacencies, storage, equipment, and workspaces are signs of a well-thought-out design.
Proper lab layout also ensures the ergonomics of the workspace don't impede workflow. An adequate lab layout means that the lab provides everyone ample space to work and allows researchers to carry out their work efficiently and efficiently.
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What criteria should be considered when selecting instrumentation for a new lab build out?
Criteria that need to be considered in the selection of appropriate instrumentation should include known performance or maintenance issues, parts availability (i.e. replacement parts need to be shipped from offshore) user friendly software and operation, required staff training to operate the instrumentation, compliancy adherence certification and the proficiency and willingness of laboratory personnel to perform routine ownership maintenance tasks need to be considered.
What Elements Affect the Purchase, Installation & Integration of Lab Assets?
There are numerous elements that affect the purchase, installation, and integration of laboratory assets. Prioritizing crucial initiatives and phasing that affect the procurement process and incorporating factors such as lead times and vendor flexibility to accommodate changing client and construction schedules is a key factor in a well-managed and executed procurement plan.
A professional laboratory asset procurement specialist can provide the organizational and purchasing expertise to execute the process that is harmonized with the entire project plan.
How Does Budgeting Factor into the Laboratory Fit-Out?
Budget considerations require assessing costs for each stage of the project, including the design, consultant fees, materials, and labor. Creating a detailed matrix for each project's different aspects assists with high-level planning and provides cost analyses for each space type. To keep the information relevant and valuable, update the matrix as the design expands and evolves, including cost drivers like casework, engineering needs, and architectural elements.
Accurate cost consultancy is a critical factor in successfully delivering a design build-out project. At Overbrook, our team of experienced laboratory specialists understands how important maintaining a budget is to your business goals and will provide:
- Proactive cost management solutions.
- Advising on the cost of construction and property development projects.
- Remaining hands-on throughout the duration of your project or portfolio of works.
- Striving for value through the entire lifecycle.
How Does a Proper Laboratory Fit-Out Contribute to the Success of your Laboratory?
Planning for something new is exciting, especially when it's for the creation of a new, renovated, or adaptive reuse of space for a state-of-art lab that advances life-changing research and innovation. Whether it's the design of a 150,000-square-foot lab and research facility or a start-up lab's two-bench space, laboratory environments that are efficient, safe, and comfortable start with significant planning and communication.
Successful laboratory construction requires coordination from all parties—from the design team to the end user. Problems will arise with every project, but they can be overcome by sharing resources, flexible use of space, and the ability to adapt to changing needs.
