20 Year High in Science Investment
The recent announcement of a 20-year high in science investment by the UK government marks a significant opportunity for contractors. This financial boost aims to establish cutting-edge research facilities and modernise existing infrastructure by focusing on advances in science and technology. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to foster innovation and maintain the UK’s competitiveness on the global stage.
Contractors with experience in the stringent requirements of scientific construction projects will find new opportunities as these plans unfold. The government’s commitments involve an array of projects, including the development of specialised research centres across major university cities. We expect these developments to stimulate local economies and bolster the UK’s scientific research capabilities.
Data source: https://www.icsuk.com/contractors-set-to-benefit-from-20-year-high-in-science-investment/
BRAC Projects Creates a State-of-the-Art Incubator Facility in Bristol
BRAC Projects, a specialised fabrication company that offers turnkey design and furniture fabrication services in both the private and public sectors, successfully completed an exhaustive fitout of 16 laboratories at the most recent incubator facility, Science Creates.
Science Creates constructed its most recent incubator facility at Old Market in Bristol City Centre to facilitate the transition of scientists into entrepreneurs. This facility is a component of the team’s vision to establish Bristol as a global hub for profound technology expertise.
A former stationery wholesale warehouse houses the incubator facility, which has undergone retrofitting to accommodate laboratories, offices, and a community outreach “learning lab.” BRAC Projects primarily contributed to the transformation by producing, distributing, and implementing laboratory-grade worktops, benches, and other furniture in various laboratory configurations and sizes.
Graeme Bartholomew, Operations Manager at BRAC Projects, commented:
“We are pleased to have been involved in a project of such prestige that will have a significant impact on the Bristol scientific community.”
“Our extensive experience in a variety of projects, including commercial buildings, educational settings, and healthcare facilities, has provided us with a comprehensive understanding of how to provide furniture that genuinely meets the needs of each client we serve.” This was equally true at Science Creates, where we have successfully delivered products across a variety of laboratory capacities and customised them to meet these needs.
Quartz Project Services was responsible for the project management and surveying, and they contracted BRAC to complete the facility’s fit-out. Martyn Murphy, the project surveyor, provides his perspective:
“It is important to have complete confidence in all parties involved when working on a project with multiple partners.”
“The team at BRAC Projects inevitably arrived at the conclusion of the project at Science Creates, and it was reassuring to observe the team’s responsiveness to the site conditions in a nimble and agile manner.” The team’s work and the products they have implemented are of the highest quality and satisfy the project’s requirements in every respect.