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Pfizer Developmental Research Building (c) Miranda Parry

Life sciences

Laboratories and the associated facilities required for pharmaceutical and biotechnology work can be complex in design, construction, operation, redevelopment and maintenance. Our approach to life science projects combines innovation, meticulous problem-solving and diligence, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability. Our experience and expertise lends an understanding of the unique needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities and the related business operations and international regulations, so we can deliver tailored solutions globally to our clients. 

How we can help

We design and engineer the environments modern life sciences and pharmaceutical clients depend on:

Clean rooms and cGMP Facilities
Design, engineering and development from technical specialists
Production capacity expansion
Planning, design, regulatory compliance to support growth
Flexibility and adaptability
Redevelopment, reuse and renewal of existing facilities
Energy efficiency, resilience and sustainability
Lowering costs, meeting operational goals, keeping commitments
Project management
Organisational strengths to ensure efficient delivery

Services

Find out more about how we support science projects:

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Services
Building services engineering
Chemical and process engineering
Computational fluid dynamics
Decarbonisation
Digital asset management
Logistics, freight and supply chain management
Project and programme management
Science and industry architecture
Structural engineering
Related markets and submarkets
Industry and manufacturing

Projects

From particle accelerators to city-centre research labs, Arup works with global science pioneers. Learn more:

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Engineering business resilience: pharmaceutical production upgrade programme for life sciences leader Pharmaceutical Production Upgrade
Pharmaceutical Production Upgrade
Inside a pharmaceutical production facility
Managing the expansion of an innovative pharma factory and lab
Pharmaceutical production plant extension
Microscope

Insights

In science, today’s innovations are essential to deliver tomorrow’s discoveries. Learn more about the changing way the world approaches science and research.

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Publication

Repurpose for Science: structures

Publication

Future of Labs

Francis Crick
Article

All-electric labs: Key to a sustainable future for science

All electric labs
Article

The laboratory on your street: how science can bring discovery back to our cities

Laboratory on your street

Experts

To discuss a science or laboratory proposal, contact our team today.