Siemens Biomarker Solutions, Molecular Imaging-Expansion

Project Location:  Culver City, CA

Type of Project:  Tenant Improvement. Siemens is working to create new biomarkers and innovative imaging technologies that will result in earlier detection of disease, improved disease staging and an accelerated therapy development process. This facility is intended to assist Siemens in revolutionizing the molecular imaging of biological processes and developing clinical solutions that can be tailored to the unique physiology of individual patients.

Completion Date: February 07

Size:  15,900 square feet

Project Details:  Installation of 12 Fume Hoods, a new chemistry lab, new biology lab, new vivarium, new deionized water system, new microfluidics lab, new nuclear magnetic imaging equipment(NMR), eight new offices, and two conference rooms.

Architect and/or Engineer:           Tomko Woll Group

Major Subcontractors:  A&F Electric, Talent Air, LCS Plumbing Division, Hanson Lab Equipment, and Advance Fire Protection.      

Key Personnel on Project:
Lance Nordbak–Senior Project Manager Steve Lynch–Project Engineer
Gary Douglas–Site Superintendent
Bryon Anderson–Plumbing Superintendent

Unique and/or challenging aspects of project: Meeting the fast track schedule of 16 weeks, and coordinating the city approval process in close synchronization with a fast-track design/ build tempo.