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Packaging Laboratories

Occupancy: October 1998
Published April 2002

This project modernizes and consolidates two Procter & Gamble (P&G) Corporate Packaging Prototype Development groups into a leased pre-engineered warehouse/distribution facility. The expansive warehouse bays were good for changeable open shops and assembly areas while allowing material labs and offices to be located efficiently.

The 125,000-sf facility included a "main street" with "think tank" facilities and other common space for meeting and greeting. Additionally, display space is provided to accommodate team information showing goals, progress and opportunities.

Capacity is for 160 personnel.

BHDP provided full architectural service from study of options through start-up.  All P&G goals for the space and project were exceeded.

Main mechanical and electrical runs were added.  Electrical capacity was substantially increased.  Sprinklers were added and relocated for the new occupancy.  Alarms were added per code.  ADA upgrades were included throughout.   Heating and cooling systems were substantially modified. 

Most flooring was hard surface with commercial carpet tile used in the office and meeting rooms. Partitions were drywall, and office furniture was modular.  New ergonomic chairs were provided.  Lighting was new throughout.  New interior glass and glazing was prominent.  New attractive and functional coatings were provided throughout.

Project Information
Building Owner: The Procter & Gamble Company
Owner Contact: Robert Wipperman, Associate Director Corporate Facilities Engineering
Building Location: Cincinnati, OH UNITED STATES
Project Type: New Construction,Renovation
Principal Building Function: Packaging Development Labs
Project Delivery Method: Construction Management
Project Timeline
Sep 1997Planning Start
Nov 1997Design Start
Feb 1998Construction Start
Oct 1998Completion
Last known status: Completed
Project Cost: $10,400,000
Construction Cost: $7,600,000
Cost Per Sq. Ft: $61
About These Cost Figures
Building Information
Project Includes: Conference Room
Dining
Laboratory
Office
R&D
Total GSF: 125,000
Total NSF: 100,000
Efficiency: 80%
Building Population: 160
People Density: 780 gsf/person
Building Services: Conventional M&E, fire protection, voice and data communications, N2, compressed air
Special Equip: Special packaging equipment
Office Size: 6' x 6' NSF
HVAC Req: Roof top Zone Units
Laboratory Parameters
Lab Module: 12' x 20'
Casework Mat'l: ?Lista? Brand Benches with Oak Tops.
Fume Hoods: 8
Biosafety Cabinets: Under Hood Cabinet for Flammables
Project Team
Profile Created 04/18/2002
Last Updated 04/04/2006
About the Reported Cost Figures
The cost figures reported are supplied by the firms that submitted these projects for publication, which in most cases are the designers or builders. Whereas these sources are intimately familiar with their projects, they may not be fully aware of the owners' finally-realized and recorded costs. In some cases, costs are truly and completely accounted for, and in others they represent a near approximation of the final costs. Costs have not been adjusted for year of construction, nor has any attempt been made to make regional cost adjustments.

Further, costs are not comparable on any kind of detailed standard costing model. Hence, it is possible for the cost of one building to include a steam boiler, while the cost of a comparable building might not include the boiler, if steam is being supplied from an already existing campus grid. Or, in another case, a building might include excess boiler capacity to supply steam to another building. Some submittals include fees or unusual site improvements as part of the construction costs, which others do not.
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