
Laboratory For Integrated Science & Engineering (LISE) Commissioning
We approach our work from a Whole Facility Design Perspective, resulting in elegant, efficient engineering solutions that are practical and reliable, maximizing your long term benefit from your facility.
Challenge
Harvard’s Laboratory for Integrated Science and Engineering (LISE) needed an efficient commissioning approach for their Center for Nanoscale Science. This 139,680 square-foot facility houses advanced equipment for materials synthesis, characterization, and nanoscale device fabrication, demanding precise integration of cleanroom HVAC, Process Utility Systems, and toxic gas monitoring.
Solution:
Hallam-ICS, as the Principal Commissioning Agent, led a risk-based commissioning approach, focusing on business and regulatory risks of system failures. By initiating with a comprehensive Risk Assessment, Hallam-ICS optimized commissioning focus and managed costs effectively, benefiting Harvard through a cost-efficient and well-functioning laboratory.
Results
Our team accomplished the following:
- Developed a precise commissioning plan targeting critical systems.
- Ensured seamless cleanroom certification and Process Utility skid startups.
- Produced detailed closeout reports, confirming a fully functional, risk-reduced facility.