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.
Post pandemic, there is an increased interest from Property Developers in securing laboratory Tenants who, given that lab work cannot be conducted from home, offer a more secure, longer term lease opportunity.
The Heart and Lung Research Institute (Project Atria) won Best Building over £2M (Joint Winner). This is the second year that KJ Tait have worked on a building which has won this award.
