IPP Pathology Laboratory

This project involved the complete redevelopment of an old manufacturing facility to provide a laboratory hub to serve much of the southwest UK’s pathology demands. Requiring new ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, fire alarm, domestic water, conditioned (purified) water, and security systems, this project was a complete redevelopment within the existing shell.

The building includes many specialized items of equipment, many bespoke to the pathology industry, of which some are automated analyzers. The tracing of samples is also of utmost importance. As such, the services installations required are specific to the demands of the laboratory while needing the flexibility for future upgrades in technology or working practices.

The laboratory also included two CAT-3 labs to analyze potentially harmful samples. Bespoke systems, including independent extract ventilation, interface with fume cupboards, and pressure cascade ventilation, are required.