KJ Tait have extensive experience in specialist science and research developments, developed over 25+ years.
Initially developing our experience on new build and refurbishment projects for laboratory and science Clients in Cambridge, including the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Science Park, Granta Park and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we work on science projects throughout the UK. We have worked on many science and research projects, including bespoke facilities to meet specific Client needs and speculative developments for multi-tenant occupation, including start-up incubators, grow-on space and established R&D companies.
Our role
We work on projects of all scales, from small scale retrofits, through critical plant replacement to £100m+ new build and refurbishment developments and have worked on multiple projects across the Golden Triangle of Cambridge, Oxford & London. As well as designing MEP services for bespoke owner-occupied Science facilities, our expertise has extended to repurposing and redeveloping city centre sites for laboratory use to meet the growing demand for speculative, flexible laboratory space.
KJ Tait were commissioned by the University of Edinburgh to carry out the full design of the mechanical and electrical services for the new building for the Usher Institute at the Edinburgh BioQuarter.
Victoria House is located within the heart of the Knowledge Quarter in London. The project is aimed at addressing the shortfall in flexible laboratory enabled and incubator accommodation.
The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard changes how sustainability is evidenced in existing buildings. Verification depends on measured performance in use.
For many years Soft Landings has been recognised as best practice for improving how buildings perform once occupied. Yet outside mandated public sector projects its uptake has remained limited.
