Project Brief
Client
Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons
Sector
Veterinary and equine healthcare
Value
Approximately £900,000
Project type
Turnkey building conversion and specialist laboratory fit-out
Key Areas
Laboratories
Pharmacy
Reception
Offices
Thornton & Ross: Turnkey Laboratory Facility, Huddersfield
Thornton & Ross is one of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, with more than 125 years of industry experience producing and distributing a broad portfolio of prescription medicines. Its range includes emollients, respiratory medicines, generic pharmaceuticals, specialist treatments and biosimilars, supplied throughout the UK via an established European supply chain.
To support its ongoing operations, the company required a new laboratory facility at its Huddersfield site. The project called for a coordinated approach that combined construction works, specialist laboratory infrastructure, building services and laboratory fit-out within a single delivery programme.
Project Brief
Thornton & Ross appointed InterFocus to deliver a complete turnkey laboratory fit-out, providing a single point of responsibility for the design, coordination and delivery of the new facility.
Following a detailed survey of the existing building, the InterFocus team developed the client’s requirements into a fully coordinated design proposal and budget submission for approval. The project scope encompassed laboratory accommodation, office space, welfare areas, specialist services, laboratory furniture and statutory compliance requirements.
By integrating all elements under one delivery model, InterFocus ensured programme certainty, streamlined communication and effective coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Scope of Works
The project involved the comprehensive refurbishment and fit-out of the facility, including:
Internal Construction Works
- Strip-out and preparation of existing internal areas.
- Installation of new partitioning, dry lining and floor modifications.
- Creation of laboratories, offices, meeting rooms, reception areas, conference facilities and staff welfare spaces.
Mechanical & Electrical Services
- Design and installation of HVAC and air-handling systems with individual area controls.
- Delivery of specified air-change rates for laboratory environments.
- Electrical distribution, plumbing, ceiling systems and data infrastructure.
- Installation of specialist laboratory gas services.
Laboratory Extraction Systems
- Design and installation of fume cupboards and associated extraction systems.
- Integration of dedicated ductwork routes and plant equipment.
- Coordination of specialist extraction systems with the building’s existing structure and services.
Structural Alterations
- Construction of a new mezzanine floor to maximise the available footprint.
- Structural strengthening works to support laboratory operations and imposed loads.
- Creation of additional laboratory and office accommodation.
Laboratory Fit-Out
- Installation of InterFocus H-Frame laboratory benching systems to support heavy equipment.
- Integration of flexible iMobile laboratory furniture.
- Coordination of furniture layouts with laboratory workflows and service requirements.
Specialist Equipment Installation
- Design and installation of a walk-in stability cabinet.
- Integration with laboratory services and surrounding fit-out elements.
Project Management & Compliance
- Full project management and programme coordination.
- Management of CDM responsibilities.
- Liaison with Building Control and coordination of statutory approvals and final sign-off.
Project Delivery
InterFocus delivered the project as a fully integrated turnkey laboratory facility, managing every aspect of the programme, including initial design development, installation and handover.
The single-source delivery approach enabled close coordination between construction activities, structural modifications, building services installations and specialist laboratory fit-out works. Early planning and proactive management of interfaces helped minimise disruption and maintain programme continuity, keeping the project on track.
By providing one dedicated project team throughout, InterFocus gave Thornton & Ross a clear point of contact and complete accountability across the entire project.
Project Outcome
The completed project transformed the existing building into a modern laboratory facility comprising specialist laboratory accommodation, offices, meeting rooms and staff welfare areas.
By integrating structural alterations, HVAC systems, specialist extraction equipment, laboratory gas services and purpose-designed laboratory furniture, InterFocus delivered a fully coordinated environment tailored to Thornton & Ross’s operational needs.
The project demonstrates InterFocus’s expertise in delivering complex laboratory fit-outs and turnkey laboratory facilities, bringing together construction, engineering services and specialist laboratory infrastructure under a single, managed delivery programme.