Life sciences and pharmaceuticals

Delivering with planning and precision is our speciality.

Highly controlled environments and facilities, like those needed for pharmaceutical, life science and research facilities, require exactly our aptitude for simplifying the complex.

We understand the unique environments in which life science and pharmaceutical organisations operate. We provide the expertise and leverage the technology needed to realise their business objectives, from low value to hyper-scale turnkey solutions.

As a global multi-disciplinary consultancy and construction expert, we have the capabilities and experience to ensure pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, laboratories and research facilities meet both the ultra-specific needs of our clients and their staff. Our teams possess the knowledge to deliver carbon efficient facilities, leveraging innovative techniques and creative solutions.

We provide a range of consultancy and construction services to the research and pharmaceutical sectors. From PMO and planning, cost and commercial management and sustainability consultancy to construction delivery, fitout and retrofit. Our expert delivery advice provides end-to-end impact.

Demand for production and research facilities is unwavering. We are relentlessly pursuing better ways to improve the design and flexibility of infrastructure to create adaptable research spaces that support groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

Trusted by the biggest names in research

Whatever the requirements, from managing complex global programmes for companies such as Lilly, AstraZeneca, Ipsen, Corden, Lonza, Novartis and Roche, to creating cutting edge facilities that will change the health and research landscape for DEFRA, Science and Technology Funding Council, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL), and Imperial College London. We have the teams and experience to support you on your journey.

Prioritising operational readiness

A key part of our offering is an emphasis on supporting our clients in getting their facilities fully operational. We ensure readiness is a focus in all aspects of our roles from feasibility through to performance qualification.

By working in partnership, we accelerate return on investment. Ensuring client equipment integration into our design and delivery programmes allows facilities to be operationally ready on day one.

Integrating delivery and staff

Our delivery model integrates the correct services to support your programme or project through all phases of design, construction, operation and maintenance. We offer complete flexibility and will work either as a fully integrated construction delivery partner or as a consultant appointed to provide a service.

Leading on sustainability

Pharmaceutical and life science facilities have high energy demands. The imperative for sustainable facilities is increasing globally, in order to meet net zero targets.

We are working with one global client to decarbonise their North America campuses, helping to futureproof their facilities aligned to Science Based Targets. Our support has helped them become the 2nd most sustainable company within the sector.

Objectives have focused on delivering net zero roadmaps, providing credible and actionable decarbonisation plans. To date, 1.4 million tonnes of carbon savings have been identified and we are supporting the client in delivering their $250m Phase 1 programme with PMO and Sustainability services.