Shire established a new campus in Lexington, Massachusetts to support expanded quality control laboratory operations, office space, and a Roller Bottle manufacturing facility. The project was executed over a 12‑month period, requiring carefully coordinated mechanical infrastructure to support both pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.
EQUANS MEP played a key role in delivering the mechanical systems necessary to support this relocation and expansion, executing work across multiple facilities and phases of development.
PROJECT SCOPE HIGHLIGHTS
EQUANS MEP’s scope of work included:
- Installation of new boilers to provide process steam and hot water serving both facilities
- Installation of a new chiller plant dedicated to the Roller Bottle manufacturing facility
- Furnishing and installation of new air handling units for laboratory, manufacturing, and office spaces
- Installation of exhaust systems supporting process and laboratory operations
- Mechanical support for a newly constructed campus structure
As part of the campus expansion, EQUANS MEP was responsible for the coordination and installation of all piping systems associated with a 2,600‑ton chiller plant, including:
- Installation of chillers
- Cooling towers
- Condenser water pumps
- Primary and secondary chilled water pumps
In addition, we coordinated and installed all steam and hot water piping required to support future‑phase air handling units located in the penthouse, ensuring scalability and flexibility for campus growth.
PROJECT CHALLENGE
The project required delivery of complex mechanical systems across both existing and newly constructed facilities while maintaining strict schedules and supporting sensitive pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. Sequencing work to align with phased construction and future expansion added additional coordination demands.
PROJECT OUTCOME
The completed mechanical infrastructure successfully supports Shire’s QC lab, office operations, and Roller Bottle manufacturing facility with reliable heating, cooling, and process utilities. The systems were designed and installed to accommodate future campus expansion, positioning the facility for continued growth and operational efficiency.
This project demonstrates EQUANS MEP’s expertise in delivering large‑scale pharmaceutical and laboratory mechanical systems, including central plant installation, process utilities, and long‑term expandability planning.
