Starting a Lab Facility: A Primer for Developers, Investors and Real Estate Professionals

Monday, May 24th, 2021

BAM Creative has given the RDC use of their white paper Starting a Lab Facility: A Primer for Developers, Investors and Real Estate Professionals.

Authors: Daniel Castner, AIA, LEED AP – Principal, BAM Creative dcastner@bamcreative.io
Brian Spence, AIA, LEED AP – Principal, BAM Creative bspence@bamcreative.io
Trevor A. Boz, PE, PMP, LEED AP – Vice President Building Mechanical Systems, WSP Trevor.Boz@wsp.com

The scientific research market has grown substantially over the last ten years. With a global pandemic in front of mind, investors are looking at the life science industry now more than ever. This expanding market is evolving into one of the fastest-growing real estate investment sectors, yet some developers, investors, and real estate professionals may be intimidated or confused by the myriad of complexities in site selection, design, and construction of lab facilities. Familiarity with industry-related terms and a basic understanding of what is needed to develop a successful lab research facility are key starting points.  More