OBJECTIVE
Celera Properties acquired 600 Federal Street in Andover with the intent
of updating and converting the office building into lab-ready space. The
project scope included extensive replacement and upgrade of supply and
exhaust air handling units, pH neutralization facilities and connections,
electrical service upgrade, along with a new boiler plant. In addition to
lab-ready conversion the project included upgrades to the building entry
and common space, a seating area, shared café and fitness facility to be
utilized by all building tenants.
CHALLENGE
Facility was occupied throughout construction. Careful planning and
coordination occurred during major work including structural steel work
for new shafts and rooftop mechanicals, MEP modifications through
occupied areas for future use, and shutdowns for switchgear
replacement.
OUTCOME
Following completion of the conversion the two newly completed spec
suites were leased to Sarepta Therapeutics and Univercells. The exterior
building upgrades and expansion followed completion of the building
conversion in 2023. Development and project management services were
provided for the conversion as well as the core and shell design and
construction of the expansion area.
