Cutting-edge science needs the right space to succeed
At COEL, we design functional, considered and highly specialised laboratory spaces that help support great minds so they can be free to create, invent and discover.
Lab fit-outs built for breakthrough thinking
Tell us about your lab’s refurbishment or fit-out plans, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to help create a space optimised for science and safety.
From our bases within the UK’s thriving life sciences hubs, we work closely with our clients to identify and create perfect lab spaces. Our laboratory fit-out and refurbishment team will ensure that your fit-out complies with the current regulations and provides the ideal environment for your team to thrive.
As purpose-built premises are becoming increasingly scarce, we understand that half of the battle is identifying the right space for your laboratory fit-out.
This often means that we help our clients fit out or refurbish spaces by repurposing existing commercial buildings as laboratories. As highly experienced lab fit-out experts, we can help re-imagine even the largest spaces by using intelligent techniques to carve out a dedicated workspace and state-of-the-art materials to create the ideal working conditions for your employees.
When designing your laboratory, our team will work closely with your scientists in order to gain an understanding of how they wish to utilise the space.
Indeed, we will allocate a laboratory fit-out specialist to manage the entire project, from planning and designing your lab to managing the installation. We can even supply the bespoke furniture and equipment needed to operate the laboratory.
Our laboratory refurbishment and fit-out process includes the following:
Our in-house team of mechanical and electrical engineers specialise in the installation of laboratory services. As such, they understand what it takes to create the ideal conditions depending on how you plan to utilise the lab space.
As laboratory fit-out specialists, we understand that projects can differ depending on the science involved.
But they all have the same objective: to create the best possible environment for the scientists who work there.
Adequate distribution of power is key to providing a flexible laboratory. A lab can also use twice as much power in order to maintain the strict conditions required to protect sensitive products or to operate high-tech equipment.
Therefore, extra care should always be taken when planning a laboratory refurbishment or fit-out. At COEL, we can help review your power requirements and ensure the building has sufficient provision.
The amount of light and heat provided in a laboratory is often determined by what is required for the specific work being carried out in each area rather than by the comfort of the workers.
If you use sensitive microscopic equipment in your lab, the stability of the floor may need to be considered.
If highly volatile gases are being used and stored in your laboratory, additional safety precautions must be taken. Furthermore, the system for using and managing these gases should be designed and installed by highly qualified experts. This includes the ongoing monitoring of critical factors such as oxygen depletion.
The manner in which air conditioning and ventilation systems are installed can have a significant impact on a lab’s success. Whether there is a high level of air changes or a strict pressure regime, everything must be carefully considered and planned prior to the laboratory fit-out.
Choosing the right partner for your laboratory refurbishment or fit-out is critical, both for operational success and long-term safety. At COEL, we combine deep technical expertise with a practical, people-first approach to deliver laboratory environments that are compliant, efficient, and built around your specific scientific needs.
At COEL, we don’t just fit out labs, we plan, design, and deliver environments where scientific progress can happen without barriers. With years of experience working across the UK’s leading life sciences hubs, we understand the technical and regulatory complexities involved in a laboratory fit-out or refurbishment project and how to manage them effectively.
What sets us apart is our collaborative approach. We work directly with your scientists, lab managers, and operations teams to understand exactly how the space will be used. From containment needs and gas safety systems to power loads and workflow efficiency, our focus is on creating safe, functional, and high-performing environments tailored to your research.
Our in-house laboratory fit-out specialists, including mechanical and electrical engineers, enable us to handle everything from system installation to environmental monitoring with expert precision. Whether you’re repurposing an office block or upgrading an existing lab, we have the technical expertise and creative vision to maximise your space’s potential.
We’re also highly experienced in delivering complex laboratory refurbishment and fit-out projects within tight timelines and live working environments. By working with us, you can minimise disruption and ensure full compliance with ISO standards, GMP requirements, and HSE guidance throughout.
COEL brings together strategy, detail, and delivery to create laboratories that are not only fit for purpose but also built for innovation.
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