Life science buildings (laboratories, incubators, research centers) have unique challenges concerning their structural engineering. The buildings need to be sustainable and meet high construction standards while fitting the various needs of the scientists and personnel working there. Therefore, all stages of life science structural engineering, from planning to building to maintenance, come with their own set of challenges and issues engineers have to face. Planning
The challenges of life science structural engineering begin during the initial planning and consulting phases. Life science buildings need to meet a high technical standard for the incoming tenants while at the same time needing to be flexible and able to adapt to new personnel or work changes. So, to begin with, engineers should prioritize working with architects and project managers throughout the design phase and consider how easily the building owners or managers could repurpose the building for other life science work. This will ensure that the structural design of the building can meet the needs of the personnel and have longevity and use long after the current tenants leave. Healthy Workspaces While a healthy, usable workspace is essential for all employees, life science workers have particular needs due to the nature of their work. A lab employee’s workspace needs to meet the highest technical requirements of their work: fitting and supporting the lab equipment, allowing collaboration with other researchers, being energy-efficient, and more. All of these are important for life science employees to be happy, healthy, and productive. The structure of a building needs to facilitate a good workspace, the best conditions for the personnel to create and maintain laboratories and other areas within the building. Are you looking for structural engineers or a life science structural engineering firm for your next project? If you are, contact O’Donnell & Naccarato. O’Donnell &Naccarato is a structural engineering firm with a long, expansive track record of successful life sciences projects and many other fields and industries. Contact them or visit their website at https://www.o-n.comto learn more about their services.
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