Science & Technology

Science and technology in the built environment refers to specialized facilities, campuses and systems that support research, testing, innovation and mission-critical operations across public and private sectors. 

Science and technology facilities are complex due to strict safety and regulatory requirements, sensitive equipment, high utility demands and the need for precise, reliable performance. 

Campuses and shared infrastructure allow science and technology organizations to operate as connected ecosystems, supporting collaboration, scalability and efficient use of resources across multiple facilities.

Digital infrastructure supports science and technology facilities by enabling performance monitoring, secure data management and informed decision-making across buildings, campuses and operations. 

Science and technology organizations benefit most by engaging integrated support early, during planning and site strategy, to manage risk, address complexity and improve delivery certainty. 

Future-proofing laboratories involves designing modular, reconfigurable environments with standardised utilities and adaptable layouts that allow rapid change without major disruption.

Best practice for high-containment and biosafety level (BSL) design involves controlled pressure environments, clear separation of spaces and validated workflows that ensure safety, compliance and operational reliability.

Achieving speed-to-science on complex programs involves aligning process and facility design early, using standardised approaches and integrated delivery to accelerate timelines without compromising quality.

Digital twins support laboratories and test facilities by simulating performance, improving operational insight and enabling predictive maintenance across the asset lifecycle.

Laboratories reduce carbon while maintaining performance by optimising energy-intensive systems, recovering heat and integrating water and energy reuse within a broader decarbonisation strategy.