Laboratory Specialists

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory – Fort Collins, CO
When an existing lab needed to be replaced with a more modern facility ViroCon made certain that while design review and commissioning efforts took place, critical research and life support systems operated without interruption.

The CDC is replacing an existing laboratory with a state of the art facility at their Fort Collins, Colorado campus. This facility will include an Insectary and Vivarium that will be used to research diseases transmitted from insects and small mammals.
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		Problem Interrupted Research Many times a facility can be made to work successfully, but testing, future modifications and renovations can cause unforeseen obstacles that impact the operation and safety of the researchers. Stringent space conditions required by the research being conducted require that the mechanical, electrical and life safety systems operate uninterrupted, even when facility testing or upgrades are being performed.
		Solution Experienced Design Phase Commissioning After witnessing the expertise we provided during the commissioning of their last three newly constructed laboratories, CDC selected ViroCon to provide design review as a part of the commissioning effort for this project. Our team was brought on board during the schematic design phase and has worked closely with the design team to ensure that the systems installed meet the owner’s requirements. We have worked to ensure that the systems are designed so they can be properly tested, maintained and expanded throughout the life of the facility. Our laboratory and critical system specialists have the experience to identify these “unforeseen” issues early in the design process. Issues are being identified and corrected to allow future modification/expansion of the facility with little or no impact to the research conducted at the facility.
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