by Alvaro Ribeiro The impact of a global pandemic on the complex, interconnected nature of supply chains has quite literally brought home to us how fragile that infrastructure is in today’s global economy. While there are signs of recovery, it is impossible to predict the availability of commonplace products, let alone highly specialized building materials…
By Janet Morra, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Partner at Margulies Perruzzi Evolution: Then and Now Since COVID-19 first appeared in early 2020 and triggered a pandemic, those on the front lines of building ownership, facilities management, design, and construction quickly took the lead in adapting office environments to evolving criteria for protecting…
The novel therapies start-up market has developed a need for small to midscale pre-clinical, clinical, and cGMP manufacturing cleanroom space. Many of these life-saving therapeutics are against the clock to build manufacturing space and search for alternatives that will save on speed to market. This market has also seen an influx of capital investment. According…
By Janet Morra, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Partner at Margulies Perruzzi Planning a return to the physical office under ever-changing conditions and advisories from the CDC is yet one more challenge for C-suite executives, facility managers, and employees. The numbers are significant. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of…
The new normal in how office space will look post-pandemic keeps shifting. Here’s what you need to know now, whether you’re preparing return-to-office now or further in the future. By Janet Morra, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Partner at Margulies Perruzzi Evolution: Then and Now Since COVID-19 first appeared in early 2020 and…
Author: Judy Bodette, Principal Process Engineer, DPS Group; Aaron B. Cowley, Chief Science Officer, Arranta Bio; and Brian Duffy, Senior Director of Architecture and Engineering, DPS Group Abstract: In this article, we will discuss the engineering concepts and considerations for a live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) manufacturing facility, along with the challenges associated with a novel…
In dense metropolitan areas like Greater Boston, undeveloped, appropriately zoned land for life sciences facilities with essential services and amenities nearby is becoming uncommon. Converting existing spaces to current good manufacturing practices or cGMP facilities rather than “greenfield” construction is trending, with drivers including speed to market, cost, and location. DPS Group works with…
by John Fowler, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, Associate Principal and Associate Partner at Margulies Perruzzi The Margulies Perruzzi Healthcare Studio is seeing the impacts of COVID-19 on space planning and design that will continue post- pandemic in several areas. In addition to considerations for being better prepared for a future pandemic, clients are evaluating the…
Developers, Architects Assess Workplace Strategies Office building owners better brace themselves for possible multimillion-dollar facility upgradesif they’re going to successfully lure back health-conscious tenants after the pandemic crisis finally eases. Despite a rocky start to the state and nation’s vaccine rollout, there’s growing confidence that the end is insight for the now year-old COVID-19…
The recipe for success in Quincy is patience. After a decade of planning and waiting the revitalization of Quincy Center is well underway. More than 700 apartments and condos have opened in the last three years alone. It’s just in time as the City of Presidents continues to grow, pushing it closer to the…