Value Delivered
Forest Electric New Jersey provided electrical construction and project management solutions for an expansion and upgrade at Merck’s Fortify 80BX Laboratory. The project utilized an integrated project delivery model, where we worked as a trade partner closely collaborating with fellow contractors and the client.
The project required diligent scheduling and strict maintenance of project workflows in order to help minimize interruptions to the client’s regular operations. Our project management and BIM expertise were both essential to keeping work moving efficiently.
We leveraged lean construction methodologies throughout the process to further enhance productivity and coordinated just-in-time delivery for equipment and material we prefabricated off site.
Client Objectives
Merck wanted to expand both office and research laboratory space at their facility and upgrade existing laboratories.
Solutions
Our team provided complete electrical construction of 81,500 square feet of office/lab space. In the process, our services included:
- Design expertise and budget pricing during initial project phases
- Design engineering to assist with development and coordination of BIM model
- Project management to develop and coordinate construction schedule
- Coordination of design, submittals, approvals, and delivery of owner furnished electrical equipment
- Off-site fabrication of equipment and material to help minimize onsite labor
Client Background
Among the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, Merck develops and produces medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. We have a long-standing relationship with Merck and have completed more than 25 projects with them over two decades.