Lab Relocation & Commissioning
Choosing your team of laboratory movers can be complex.
Our experienced service engineers have a proven track record and a refined laboratory relocation process, ensuring no detail is overlooked. With significant investments in equipment like liquid chromatography systems, avoiding damage during the move and transition is crucial to preventing costly delays, operational disruptions and compliance issues.
Standard moving companies lack the specialized skills required for delicate lab equipment; CBRE's knowledgeable team understands how your instruments function, are used and how to test results at the new location. Laboratory moves often present unforeseen challenges. We train our experienced laboratory movers to anticipate worst-case scenarios and develop risk mitigation strategies. Moving a lab involves much more than just relocating items; it requires a trusted partner with a deep understanding of industry compliance, delicate instrumentation and transportation regulations.
Detailed planning and timelines for every step of your move.
Time is money in laboratory environments, so clearly understanding your lab's move timeline is crucial. Once you engage CBRE for your relocation, we will start with a thorough planning process and assign you a dedicated project manager and an experienced service engineer who will develop a detailed moving timeline and keep everything on track throughout the move. This schedule will ensure timely task assignments and address any potential obstacles. Key milestones include:
- Inventory of all lab items
- Classification and categorization of equipment
- Assessment of the new location (electrical, plumbing, network, etc.)
- Measurement of all entrances and exits
- Sourcing packing supplies
- Packing everything securely
- Arranging cold storage for live samples
CBRE helps laboratories stay compliant before, during and after the move.
Special permits are essential when moving materials classified as hazardous by the Department of Transportation. We prioritize public safety and industry compliance when relocating live samples, which often involves complex cold storage requirements beyond simply renting a freezer.
Some samples need specific temperature ranges, so careful planning is crucial to ensure they arrive in test-ready condition. Before and after the move, we confirm the functionality of vital electrical, plumbing and network infrastructure, which is a prerequisite before the qualification process begins. Our engineers can also provide IQ/OQ/PQ services once they safely set up your instrumentation in the new location.
With our comprehensive approach, you won't need to hire multiple vendors for your laboratory move. CBRE's engineering team is equipped to manage every aspect of your move, allowing lab managers to focus on project delivery, daily operations and growth strategies.
Our Leadership Team
Katie Winter
Global Managing Director, Full Spectrum Lab Services
