Ventilation and fume control
Teaching labs need strong ventilation to handle odours and chemicals. Fume hoods pull a lot of air, so the building must supply make-up air without creating drafts or imbalance. Poor balance can leave rooms uncomfortable or hard to use.
Our mechanical crew installs ductwork, exhaust and controls, and our in-house engineering, led by Dr. Magdy Istafanous, reviews airflow so the room works as designed. Systems are tested and balanced before students use the room.
Plumbing, gas and safety equipment
Student benches usually have sinks, outlets, and sometimes gas or compressed air. Eyewash stations and safety showers need dedicated plumbing and drainage, and must be reachable quickly. Drain materials may need to resist chemicals.
We coordinate the layout with the teachers, lab designer and furniture supplier so services meet benches exactly where intended.
Power, data and teaching technology
Labs need many outlets at benches, power for equipment, and lighting that supports detailed work. Our Master Electrician-led crew installs panels, lighting and controls, and our low voltage team installs data, AV, cameras and alarms.
Teaching walls, displays and demonstration cameras can be added as part of the build.
Casework and finishes
Benches, cabinets and floors must resist chemicals, heat and heavy use. Seamless or sealed flooring and cleanable surfaces help. Our carpenters and interior systems crews install casework, ceilings and walls.
Storage for chemicals needs proper cabinets and ventilation, and separate secured rooms are common.
Planning notes
Fume hoods, casework and equipment often have long lead times, so order early to fit the summer window. Confirm school board or campus standards at the start. Our Director of Health & Safety, Ghilda Gaber, leads safety planning on our sites.
Because the electrical, mechanical and interior trades are all ours, a lab can be turned over in stages, with services tested room by room, which helps the school meet its fall start.