What makes research facility construction so exciting, and yet so challenging? Maximizing adaptability and sustainability while being resolute on researcher safety. One other interesting dynamic is the speed at which the scientific community moves: the last thing anyone wants is a building that’s already outdated once it’s complete. Sundt has the specialized experience to ensure that our clients‘ research facility projects are current and have the flexibility to remain that way in the future, even as the science evolves.
Another challenge? Research facilities often combine highly technical lab spaces with interdisciplinary support spaces – often under one roof. Meeting these ‘all-in-one’ requirements in an energy-efficient manner requires flexible systems that can adapt to change and respond accordingly. Ensuring the functionality and integration of those systems requires the work of a skilled specialist.
In addition to making sure our clients’ research projects are cutting edge, Sundt is also able to create long-lasting facilities that are affordable to operate over the long term and environmentally sustainable. Our ability to forecast and manage lifecycle costs – based on our experience and building expertise – makes us unique. Most of the construction industry’s innovation with research facilities occurs through piece-by-piece analysis, but Sundt is able to perform system-wide analyses that result in bolder, more innovative solutions that save our clients’ money.