There is a lot to consider when building or renovating a laboratory. Not every organization does this every day. That is why it always turns out to be quite a job to map out what the right choices are. What should you take into account when building or renovating a laboratory? LabMakelaar can help you with this. Whether it concerns a new laboratory to be built or a laboratory redesign. To help you get started, we would like to give you a number of tips.
Before starting construction or renovation, it is necessary to identify the requirements, wishes and possibilities. Consider how much budget is available, which work processes will take place, what are the safety requirements, what equipment do I need, when should it be completed, what is the capacity of the space, is it new construction or existing construction and is my laboratory future-proof?
Naturally, the basic requirements for space are leading. An important question here is which work processes will take place in the laboratory. Think about this carefully before starting to furnish the room. You want to keep the process flow as short as possible, but safety should never be overlooked.
Brings us directly to the question of what safety requirements are necessary for the research processes. Based on the safety requirements, among other things, the use of materials and equipment for laboratory furnishings, as well as the construction and climate control, are determined.
The next question is of course what budget is available to realize the plans. A large budget is not always needed to purchase furniture and equipment. With a more limited budget it is also possible to redesign a laboratory. By reusing existing parts such as frames of work tables or cabinets, it is possible to save considerably on costs. Of course, furniture and equipment can also be purchased circularly (second-hand). You can view our current offering via our website and see what we can do for you. Circular purchasing is not only good for your budget, but also contributes directly to Corporate Social Responsibility and to the objectives of the Dutch government, “Netherlands Circular in 2050“.
In addition, there are many other factors that need to be identified before you start construction or renovation. What dimensions is the equipment? What is the weight of the equipment? What is the load-bearing capacity of the floor? Is the laboratory easy to clean?
To keep a laboratory properly clean, extensive thought must be given to penetrations, transitions and holes to be closed. Depending on the safety level to be used, cleaning is a more important item than you might think in advance. Cleaning is sometimes overlooked.
In short, you don't just build or renovate a laboratory. LabMakelaar has the right knowledge and experience to make your plans a success. Do you want to start building or renovating, but do you need help with this? Then take it Contact Contact us so that we can jointly look for the best solutions for your situation.
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