New Research Facility in Cambridge | Turnkey Laboratory Project by InterFocus

The InterFocus team has recently completed a new major laboratory project in Cambridge. This project was to provide a new facility in an existing, unoccupied building. The full turnkey solution included building works such as the installation of a new mezzanine floor to house the plant room and office areas.

Managing the project from start to finish, we were able to ensure a consistent level of quality throughout.

A new server room was built to house the data servers, this had its own special cooling equipment to keep the room at a constant temperature. This was a vital part of the project, ensuring the room provided a reliable setting for the all-important servers.

Fume extraction systems, laboratories, installation of specialist gases including storage, full M&E design and installation, a complete security system and building management solution.

In addition, we built an explosion-proof Chemical Storage building which had blast panels incorporated to release explosive energy and protect the fabric of the building.

Project time scale was 26 weeks. Project value £1.5m+

The project comprised of

• Full design and install including M&E, laboratory facilities, Mezzanine Floor, Office Space, large plant room, meeting rooms, dedicated server / comms room, chemical storage.
• Installation of Mezzanine Floor
• Internal and External building works
• Liaise with Building Control and local planning authority
• Manufacture and installation of laboratory fixed furniture and IPS units.
• Supply and install Fume Cupboards and Extraction systems.
• Installation of new laboratory grade vinyl flooring with acoustic underlay
• Supply and installation of Fresh Air and Air Conditioning Systems.
• Specialist Gases including: nitrogen, argon, helium, oxygen and compressed air along with suitable safe storage areas outside.
• Complete electrics and Data installation
• Bespoke external chemical storage building with explosion protection, approx 2000 sqft in size.
• Installation and Commissioning of a building management system coupled with a comprehensive security and fire alarm system.