Laboratory Design, Construction, and Renovation Participants, Process, and Product (2000) / Chapter Skim
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This report is addressed to the scientist-user and administrator, and therefore focuses on how to have a successful laboratory facility built rather than on the detailed specifications for a successfully constructed laboratory. In this context, a successful laboratory facility is defined as one that provides effective and 1
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Other themes are more specific to laboratory facilities. Transcending specific issues and recommendations are four critical factors identified by the committee as characterizing successful laboratory construction or renovation projects: A "champion" who is strongly committed to the success of the project, who has the confidence of the entire client group, and who stays with the project from beginning to end; 2.
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If an externally imposed architect does not have these qualifications, a qualified laboratory consultant should be engaged. Other participants required in a laboratory renovation or construction project include members of the client group (users, administrators, facilities operations personnel, budget authorities, environmental health and safety [EH&S]
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A successful laboratory construction or renovation project requires the services of a design professional with demonstrated experience and success in laboratory design and construction of the type and scale required in the project. If institutional constraints preclude the selection of a suitably experienced architectural firm, an experienced laboratory consultant should be retained.
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In the design/documentation, construction, and postconstruction phases most of the work is conducted by the design and construction groups. It is essential, however, that the members of the client group remain actively involved to ensure that the program requirements are being met, to control changes in the scope of the project, and to carefully review all design and construction documents.
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Regulations, codes, and ordinances, which govern many highly specialized issues, will inevitably influence every major decision of the project, and so attaining compliance mandates the early and continuing involvement of EH&S professionals and the establishment of a working relationship with regulatory authorities. While it is possible to delegate design and cost control decisions to the design professional, the active participation of an informed client greatly enhances the probability that a superior laboratory facility will result.
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Finally, adequate contingencies should be allocated, because even with the best planning, some changes will be necessary. To address the technical issues in a laboratory design, construction, or renovation project, the committee recommends the following actions: Appoint an environmental health and safety technical advisor.
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