INSIDE THIS MONTH
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LAB CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK:
COSTS STABLE AND TRENDING
UPWARD
The construction market continues to show signs of recovery.
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“MANAGING THE BELLS & WHISTLES I DON’T NEED AND
MY LAB CAN’T AFFORD”
Labs of all types and sizes have been faced with ever
shrinking budgets to meet operational needs.
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
LABORATORY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT WITH BIM
Helping high tech building owners achieve sustainable
performance with BIM.
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DESIGNING IN A VACUUM?
Many lab planners are unfamiliar with the different levels
of vacuum needed for various lab tasks.
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SUPPORTING LEEDING-EDGE RESEARCH: NEW MAX
PLANCK INSTITUTE COMBINES SCIENTIFIC AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Ultimately, the project achieved LEED NC 2. 2 Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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I2SL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The conference (formerly Labs21) will be held September
24-26, 2013 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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NEW PROJECTS
New labs for U.S. DOE, Michigan State University, and
other sites
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MILESTONES
Promotions, new hires, new branches, and other key
developments
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PRODUCT NEWS
Lab products and equipment from key suppliers to the field
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COMING EVENTS
Your calendar for conferences, trade shows, and seminars
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NEWS NOTES
Payette HDR, ZGF, Tsoi/Kobus and others win design
awards, Washington U. to build $75 million research
building, and more
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Construction Cost by Trade
Plumbing & Fire
Protection Range: 6-9%
Electrical & Security
Range: 9-11%
General Conditions
Overhead & Profits
Range: 10-11%
Architecture
Range: 36-40%
Structure
Range:
11-15%
Site & Civil
Range: 2-4%
HVAC & Controls
Range: 15-18%
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