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Science, Research & Technology Fit Out

Your expert partner for science, research and technology fit out

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Creating state of the art facilities to enable technology research and manufacturing

Whether you’re a landlord, asset manager, academic institution or industry innovator, we deliver tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. From flexible lab refurbishments to the design and build of large scale, highly specialised research and technology facilities - including accompanying office spaces - our expert team strives to ensure that your project is completed on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard.

Let's talk about your science and research facilities.

Key contacts

Nigel Wild

Business Development Manager

Email

07712 870809

Karl Stone

Life Sciences Co-ordinator

Email

07823 668455

Why partner with Morgan Lovell?

  • With over 40 years of experience, we are trusted to design and deliver award winning spaces where people love to work. From high specification academic research laboratories, through configurable laboratory spaces, to specialised laboratories and manufacturing facilities, we create environments that promote innovation and productivity. View all of our case studies here.

  • From initial design through to dedicated on site construction management, we oversee every aspect of your project, allowing you to focus on your business. During the construction phase of the project, scheduled, regular updates from the Morgan Lovell team will ensure you're fully informed on your project’s status and progress.

  • As part of the FTSE 250 listed Morgan Sindall Group, we offer the stability, financial strength and resources to support your project from inception to completion and beyond. Our established relationships with industry leading suppliers ensures we can offer our clients affordable access to the highest quality of finish.

  • Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. With our innovative carbon measurement tool, Carbonica, we can accurately assess and minimise the environmental impact of your project. Our dedicated environmental team works with you to achieve your sustainability goals, including improving your EPC rating and reducing your operational carbon.

  • When it comes to creating state of the art facilities, our team can call on the specialist architectural and engineering expertise of BakerHicks (a Morgan Sindall Group company) - giving Morgan Lovell the ability to handle the most demanding projects. Find out more about BakerHicks.

Our process

Our experienced lab and technical design experts will visit your site, collaborate closely with your teams and immerse ourselves in your processes. We take the time to understand not only your operational needs but also the wider considerations that may impact your project, such as timelines, budget constraints and key stakeholder approvals. This holistic approach ensures we deliver designs that optimise workflows, can adapt to future growth and align with your organisation’s goals.

We work with

Our extensive expertise includes:

  • Regulatory compliance (construction), covering HSE guidance, CDM regulations, workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations and fire safety regulations
  • Architectural and structural engineering
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing system design and delivery
  • Microbiological containment: CL1, CL2 and CL3 lab facilities
  • HVAC systems, including HEPA installation and validation
  • Specialised laboratory systems, including medical gas systems, local exhaust ventilation, electromagnetic shielding, cold rooms and clean rooms (ISO 7 and ISO 8)
  • Workspace design: furniture and finish, ergonomics, storage solutions
  • Security and access control systems
  • Local authority planning support, streamlining permissions and compliance
  • Decontamination, decommissioning and responsible disposal of legacy equipment and materials, including asbestos
  • Sustainable design and construction, adhering to ISO14001:2015 for low carbon, energy efficient solutions and improving EPC ratings

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Projects

Flexible science and research facilities in White City

  • White City, London
  • 25,000 sq ft

Showcase space that pulls back the curtain on pioneering research

  • Birmingham
  • 30,000 sq ft

Industry leading facilities for Jazz Pharmaceuticals

  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • 15,000 sq ft

Engaging spaces for the minds of tomorrow

  • Surrey
  • 10,000 sq ft

Awards and accreditations

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