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Life Sciences

Accelerating innovation for a better tomorrow
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Fueling discovery with real estate insight.

Your life sciences facilities need to do more than just house your work. They must fuel breakthrough research and adapt as you grow. We create real estate strategies that make discovery possible, from compliant manufacturing sites to flexible R&D campuses that scale with your needs.

Our teams understand the technical side of life sciences. Whether you're securing lab space or converting assets for biotech use, we provide data-driven market knowledge to lower risk and speed up decisions. We help you find the right location, turning real estate from a necessity into a strategic asset.

Ready to advance your life sciences strategy? Contact us today.

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end expertise

We guide occupiers, investors, and developers through the entire life sciences real estate lifecycle. From site selection and lab build-outs to exit planning, our integrated approach ensures your real estate decisions align with your immediate needs and long-term goals.

Science-led, market-smart

Our advisors combine life sciences sector experience with real estate expertise. We understand the technical specifications and regulatory frameworks unique to these facilities, enabling us to identify opportunities that others may miss and deliver superior results.

Data-driven strategy

We leverage comprehensive labor analytics, cost benchmarking, and demand forecasting to provide actionable intelligence. Our data-rich insights help clients move faster and invest smarter where timing and location decisions have significant financial implications.

Talent-focused location strategy

Success in life sciences starts with specialized talent. We identify markets and sites that support recruitment and retention by evaluating workforce availability, proximity to research institutions, and infrastructure that attracts top professionals.

Future-ready facilities

We help clients create flexible, compliant environments that support both current research and future expansion. Our approach balances technical requirements with financial performance, whether developing new labs or converting existing assets.

Connected across markets

Our relationships span leading life sciences clusters and emerging hubs. We connect capital with opportunities, facilitate strategic partnerships, and help clients efficiently scale their footprint across multiple markets.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect life sciences investors with specialized acquisition opportunities and exit strategies. Our team understands how to value specialized infrastructure, assess tenant credit, and structure transactions that reflect the sector's growth.

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Agency Leasing


We position life sciences properties to attract high-quality tenants. Our specialists negotiate lease terms that reflect the sector's unique needs and implement marketing strategies that reach key decision-makers.

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Asset Services


Managing life sciences facilities requires specialized knowledge. Our teams deliver property management that maintains technical infrastructure, supports tenant research, and optimizes financial performance.

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Valuation & Advisory


Life sciences properties require valuation approaches that account for specialized infrastructure and market dynamics. Our professionals provide accurate assessments to support investment decisions and financial reporting.

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Project & Development Services


We manage development and construction to meet the sector's exacting standards. Our teams coordinate specialized contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver facilities that support research from day one.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


Life sciences facilities are energy-intensive. We implement sustainability strategies that reduce utility costs, improve building performance, and support your corporate ESG objectives without compromising research.


Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


We guide life sciences companies through site selection and leasing. Our team evaluates markets for talent and infrastructure, securing facilities that support your research and growth.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Life sciences require specialized logistics. We help you optimize your supply chain, from cold storage to last-mile distribution networks, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

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Location & Labor Analytics


Talent drives location decisions. We provide labor market analysis, evaluating workforce availability, compensation, and proximity to research institutions to help you recruit and retain top professionals.

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Project & Development Services


We manage the design and construction of your specialized facilities, from lab build-outs to manufacturing plants. Our experts oversee project budgets, timelines, and contractors to deliver compliant, research-ready environments that meet your technical and business goals.

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Facility Services


Life sciences facilities need specialized operations. Our teams understand the technical systems, safety protocols, and regulations of lab environments, ensuring your research continues uninterrupted.

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Corporate Sustainability Services


We help life sciences firms integrate sustainability into their real estate strategies. Our approach balances your environmental goals with the operational needs of research and manufacturing facilities.

Specialization

Industry Expertise



Biotechnology


We understand the unique real estate needs of biotech companies, from early-stage wet labs to GMP manufacturing facilities. Our advisors help you secure flexible spaces, negotiate leases that align with funding, and find locations that attract specialized talent as you scale.

Pharmaceutical


We advise pharmaceutical companies on complex real estate strategies for R&D, clinical operations, and manufacturing. Our expertise covers site selection for research campuses, facility optimization, and portfolio management to support evolving drug development models across the U.S.

Healthcare & Medical Devices


We help medical device firms find facilities that support clean room manufacturing, R&D labs, and quality control. Our team assists with site identification for specialized production, regulatory approvals, and optimizing layouts for efficiency and FDA compliance.

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Research Institutions


We provide real estate solutions for academic medical centers, hospitals, and non-profits. We advise on lab renovations, incubator development, and strategic partnerships to maximize research capacity while managing capital and budget constraints effectively.

Team

Erin Bruner Orange County Marketing Director
Erin Bruner

VP, Sector Marketing & Sales Enablement
Irvine, United States

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Jason D'Orlando

Executive Managing Director, Project & Development Services
Raleigh, United States

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Life sciences facilities require specialized infrastructure including advanced HVAC systems, laboratory-grade utilities, chemical storage, and waste management systems. These properties also demand higher power loads, specialized ventilation, and compliance with safety regulations that significantly impact construction costs and operational expenses. We help clients navigate these technical requirements while optimizing financial performance. Our teams understand the engineering specifications, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics that differentiate life sciences real estate from conventional commercial properties.

We guide early-stage biotech companies through site selection by evaluating incubator facilities, shared lab environments, and purpose-built spaces that align with their research programs and funding stage. Our approach considers laboratory infrastructure requirements, proximity to talent pools and research institutions, lease flexibility that accommodates growth uncertainty, and total occupancy costs. We negotiate lease terms that reflect the unique risk profile of venture-backed companies, often securing flexible expansion options and tenant improvement allowances that reduce upfront capital requirements.

The United States hosts several established life sciences clusters including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Research Triangle, and greater Philadelphia. Emerging markets like Austin, Denver, and Seattle are developing significant life sciences infrastructure supported by research universities and venture capital. Each market offers distinct advantages regarding talent availability, real estate costs, and industry specialization. We provide detailed market analysis that evaluates workforce depth, laboratory availability, capital access, and competitive positioning to help clients select optimal locations for their specific needs.

Life sciences property valuation requires specialized methodology that accounts for tenant improvement costs, building system specifications, and market-specific capitalization rates. We analyze comparable transactions involving laboratory facilities, assess the value of specialized infrastructure, evaluate tenant credit quality in venture-backed environments, and apply appropriate adjustments for property condition and location. Our valuation professionals understand how to quantify the premium associated with life sciences-ready infrastructure and provide accurate assessments that support acquisition decisions, portfolio management, and financial reporting.

Laboratory conversions require comprehensive evaluation of structural capacity, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and site utilities. Critical factors include floor-to-floor heights that accommodate lab infrastructure, HVAC capacity for increased ventilation requirements, electrical service for higher power loads, and plumbing capacity for laboratory operations. We assess conversion feasibility, develop cost estimates that include both base building modifications and tenant improvements, evaluate permitting and regulatory requirements, and create project timelines. Our project management teams coordinate specialized contractors to deliver compliant, functional laboratory environments.

Life sciences facilities typically consume significantly more energy per square foot than conventional office space due to continuous ventilation, temperature control, and specialized equipment. We implement energy reduction strategies including HVAC optimization, laboratory fume hood controls, equipment scheduling, and renewable energy procurement. Our sustainability teams conduct energy audits, identify cost-effective efficiency measures, and develop implementation plans that reduce utility expenses without compromising the environmental controls essential for research operations. These initiatives typically deliver substantial energy cost reductions while supporting corporate sustainability objectives.

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