University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Genome Research Institute

This 360,000 SF former pharmaceutical lab was totally renovated to support genome research. Major MEP system changes were made. A new central plant was constructed to provide steam and chilled water separate from the other buildings on the campus.

Benefit:
Commissioning of all new systems and equipment helped insure correct operation prior to start-up.

Central plant designed to meet USGBC LEED™ Certified rating.

Type of Services:

  • Design and commissioning of all renovated MEP systems and new central plant
  • Plant included 2,500 tons of chillers, 1,200 HP of steam boilers, 1,500 kVA emergency generator system, air compressors, medium-voltage substations
  • New HVAC systems, including manifolding fume hood exhaust systems, separating lab AHU systems from animal areas and converting from recirculation to 100% outdoor air systems
  • Complete replacement of fire alarm systems
  • New central reverse osmosis lab water system



Barr Labs, Cincinnati, Ohio
Pharmaceutical Packaging Lines D and E

Turnkey design and construction of all utility support for two new packaging lines.

Benefit:
Quality design that met the fast-track scheduling needs of the project.

Type of Services:

  • Reconfigured 7,500 SF and 8,200 SF of existing warehouse space and re-classified as a Class 100,000 cleanroom
  • New constant volume AHU with terminal HEPA filtration
  • New plumbing service for mist shower and degown areas
  • Steam and condensate piping systems
  • Chilled water, vacuum, compressed air and fire protection
  • Electrical, telecommunications and fire alarm systems
  • Room pressure, temperature and humidity controls for maintaining required space conditions



Barr Labs, Cincinnati, Ohio
Quality Control Lab

New QC lab constructed within the existing manufacturing building.

Benefit:
The new lab was designed to be built in phases such that operations could continue during construction.

Type of Services:

  • Fume hoods, lab gases
  • New 100% outdoor-air HVAC systems with space pressure control
  • Process domestic hot water system