Renovation part 1: assessing the damage.

Once a general analysis of existing conditions is complete, a clearer picture of renovation costs and feasibility should emerge. This may be a point of renegotiation with owners. If the assigned space proves unsuitable in layout or requires budget busting upgrades to utilities, you may, now equipped with the results of your fact finding developed in concert with third party professionals, revisit the subjects of location and budget with owners.

Laboratory design. Budgeting for change.

Examine construction estimates with the same attention to detail that you employ in laboratory testing procedures. Look at the component parts. Compare values to historical data and, when in doubt, ask questions.