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What to consider when converting office or commercial space to science use

September 24, 2021

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If you’re a developer or builder familiar with office buildings but want to convert your space for science use, there are some key considerations and requirements you need to know before starting your project.

Working with our team in Boston, Ginger is a project manager and lab planner. Her passion? Creating beautiful and functional spaces for the sciences that accommodate very technical functional needs.
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