Education Session

202 - Case Study: Cephalon Master Plan and Renovation of Corporate R&D Headquarters, Westchester, PA, USA

Get Agenda 9 November 13.30-17.00
ISPE CEUs: 0.25


Tracks: FacilitiesProductionSupplier

Learn how to create a state of the art multi-function laboratory facility through renovation of an existing facility, while it is in operation. In August 2009, Cephalon will have completed a four phase renovation of their entire R&D headquarters, a $40 million project that touched 75% of their 160,000 sq. ft. site. Renovation projects in a tight economic environment are a way to control costs and address greenfield issues. This case study will examine project drivers and issues relating to maintaining operations while renovating and expanding laboratory operations. Taking three years, it was also designed to meet the needs of the scientists, as well as to incorporate GMP issues in the laboratory environment.

This unique case study will be a collaborative presentation by: owner, architect, engineer, and construction manager and will offer time for interactive discussions. We will share lessons learned, review costs, understand key drivers, and address cGMPs as well as lab environment impacts.

How you will Benefit

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how a renovation can be accomplished while maintaining operation of a facility
  • Delineate the advantages of renovation
  • Outline the collaborative partnership among key professionals in such a renovation
  • Understand key drivers in renovation projects

Who Should Attend

Owners considering renovation, lab users, construction managers, architects, engineers, and commissioning and qualification personnel

ISPE Communities of Practice (COPs)

Biotech, C&Q, Containment, GCLP, HVAC, and PM

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Session Leader

  • John Holton, PE, Director of Engineering, Cephalon USA

Session Presenters

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