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From product development to fabrication, manufacturing to academia, data centers to support spaces, BWBR excels at developing high-tech environments that perform. While functionality has always been at the heart of an exceptional lab space, researchers also look for a lab that sparks innovation.
What was once a siloed environment where scientists quietly did their research is becoming a flexible, adaptable opportunity for intellectual cross-pollination and innovation.
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AGILITY AND ADAPTABILITY
We understand that these projects can stop or start on a dime — and once they’re in motion, there’s no speed but “full speed ahead.” As a firm with a history of valuing project management, we have the skills to manage this ebb and flow effectively, minimizing uncertainty and guiding your team through the process with grace and ease.
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Our team understands the complexities involved in a lab or clean room design, as well as the intricacy of applicable regulations and codes. We know these builds require unique integration between mechanical and electrical systems and architecture, as well as specialized expertise around hazardous materials handling and flow, and we can take care of it all.
A SYSTEMS-LEVEL VIEW
Understanding how people, product, and materials will flow into and out of a space is crucial to maximizing the success and effectiveness of your project. Our staff dig deep to truly understand the needs of all stakeholders, then leverages everything we’ve learned to create a plan that maximizes safety, sterility, and integrity.
SUPPORT FROM START-UP TO INDUSTRY LEADER
BWBR has worked for science and tech clients from start-ups to industry giants, and we provide the same level of nimble service (and confidentiality) to all. Our prime objective is to partner with you to support your people and your mission both now and into the future on projects both large and small.
Projects
North Dakota State Lab
State of North Dakota
Due to increased testing volumes in both public health surveillance and environmental quality functions, the state of North Dakota has...
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Medical Device Facility
HistoSonics
BWBR partnered with HistoSonics, a medical device company advancing the science of histotripsy, to design a workplace that supports the...
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R & D Innovation Center
Syngenta
This project creates a campus supporting a new research and development facility and customer experience center showcasing the company’s scientific...
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Lobby, Breakroom, and Quality Control Lab Remodeling
Lifecore Biomedical
Lifecore Biomedical’s expanding production processes required additional lab and office space to support quality control requirements. As part of this...
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Cleanroom Renovation
Tapemark
To support increased headcount and new processes, Tapemark and BWBR designed a cleanroom renovation. The design incorporated temporary gowning and...
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Dry Room Addition and Renovation
Medical Device Manufacturer
A dry room addition and renovation improves 24/7 production facilities with cleanroom functions. The project adds resilience and capacity to...
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