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The Total Facilities Solution, or The Perfect Wet Lab And How To Get It

Date/Time:
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6701 South Main St. (713) 797-1110
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Event Information :
Recently, LCS Constructors conducted a survey of life sciences companies in and around Houston to assess both the current inventory of laboratory and technical space, as well as the anticipated need for such facilities. One result of the study was to identify the facilities challenges these companies most commonly face.

Because life sciences companies may invest as much as 15% of their operating budget in facilities, this session is designed to help them get the most out of their capital spending and addresses key facilities challenges. Panelists will cover facility issues from all sides, and answer the burning questions new and growing companies have:

¨ How do I determine what size and type of facility I need?

¨ Where should we locate and how do I choose a site?

¨ Should I buy, lease or sub-lease? If I lease, what should I expect from my landlord? How do I shadow-lease my excess space?

¨ How do I design and build the space?

¨ How do I budget and pay for the space?

¨ How do I assemble a team of advisors and vendors committed to my facility goals?

¨ What are the things I don’t know that can make this process blow up in my face?

The session will include a review of the results of the LCS survey, as well as real life case studies of local companies’ facilities solutions.

Panelists include:

Mr. Marc Scott – Vice President, Construction: LCS Constructors, Inc. is a general contractor and construction manager specializing in the planning, construction and maintenance of laboratory and technical facilities. LCS delivers unparalleled quality and safety on projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, biopharmaceutical and medical technology, petrochemical, oil and gas, analytical and higher education. Learn more about LCS at www.lcslab.com.

Mr. Joe Siff: Lyme Properties is the third largest developer of life sciences property in the United States. Founded by David Clem in 1993, Lyme Properties specializes in the creation of mixed-use environments in close proximity to major educational research and medical institutions that promote life science research and commercialization. In late 2003, Lyme Properties purchased its first site in Houston, in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center.

Jay Tatum, AIA – Vice President, Science & Technology: Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum is the largest U.S.-based architecture and engineering firm. HOK's Science + Technology group (HOK S+T) programs, plans, and designs all types of laboratories for academic, corporate, and government clients. In the past 15 years, HOK S+T has designed more than 45 million square feet of research, development, and production space. HOK S+T designs flexible, adaptable facilities that enable critical adjacencies; promote safety, discovery, and creativity; and control operational costs.

Mr. Chris Klein – Vice President, Life Sciences: Colliers International is the leading commercial real estate services firm serving the life sciences industry, providing owner and tenant representation in leasing, acquisition, sale and financing for office, laboratory and production/distribution properties. For 48 years, Colliers International has provided real estate solutions to many of Houston’s leading corporations, institutions, and small businesses making Colliers the oldest full-service real estate services provider in the Greater Houston area.

The panel will be moderated by Wendy Burke, Director of Marketing and Business Development, LCS Constructors.

Cost:
$15 - Members with online reservations
$20 - Members with no reservations or non-members with online reservations
$25 - Non-members with no reservations

Reservations:
Registration Closed

RSVP by Wednesday, July 7, 2004
No-show reservations will be billed.
Cash or check payments due on or before day of event.

 

 

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