Some extra space for unexpected changes or new technology introductions will almost certainly be beneficial in the long-run, and consideration should also be given to areas outside the main lab, such as the impact of automation or remote working on write-up and meeting areas.
Reduce lab design time.Fast Lab aims to reduce the initial lab design time from months down to weeks.
While all stages of a lab construction project can undoubtedly be accelerated, in our experience the biggest gains are to be found during the earliest stages of a project.. Fast Lab is a service by Bryden Wood that aims to accelerate the lab specification, design, and internal approval process, so that permitting, procurement, and construction can start as quickly as possible, and with a design that is less likely to change and cause future delay.Fast Lab achieves this by:.Translating scientific and technological requirements into a lab design and key project and business metrics.. Exploiting the standardisation opportunities across all life science lab projects..
Enabling a rapid and iterative design process.. Providing inputs and feedback to/from all stakeholders (e.g.lab managers, project managers, Quality, EHS, tenants), improving buy-in and reducing future change.. Embedding data and learnings from every project to continuously improve the service over time.. Fast Lab works by:.
Using a standardised capacity model to rapidly translate scientific, technological, and commercial requirements (e.g.
test types, technology options, demand scenarios) into an equipment list..Superstructure: The platform system reduces embodied carbon.
Further development can be undertaken to explore reducing whole life carbon further.Ideas could include:.
Replacing Comflor with a less processed material which can act as formwork.Adjusting the concrete mix to be flowing rather than self-levelling which would reduce the cement content.
(Editor: Eco Weights)