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Constructing a Laboratory in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide to Regulations, Standards, and Codes

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements, regulations, standards, and codes for constructing a laboratory in Australia. It covers relevant Australian laws, regulations, and industry standards governing lab construction, specific requirements for laboratory design, layout, and equipment, national and international standards for laboratory construction, state and territory-specific regulations and guidelines, and necessary permits, licenses, or certifications.

AS4187 Sterilisation Units and CSSDs

The central sterile services department (CSSD) is a key functional area in hospitals and other healthcare  facilities. Also referred to as Sterilisation Services Unit (SSU) this unit is dedicated to sterilising and reprocessing reusable medical instruments (RMDs).

Designing Labs for Scientific Excellence

Laboratory construction requires meticulous planning, precision, and expertise to create environments that foster scientific discovery, safety, and innovation. As research and technology advance, laboratories must adapt to meet evolving needs. This article explores key considerations, trends, and best practices in lab design, ensuring facilities support scientific excellence and protect occupants.

Key Considerations in Lab Construction

Laboratory construction is a specialized field that requires meticulous planning and execution. From research facilities to clinical laboratories, these spaces must be designed to meet specific functional requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Industrial & Logistics

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.