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Greenfield Vs Brownfield Laboratories<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Research organisations need to consider their research capacities as they grow and the demand increases. One of the critical investment area is expanding the laboratories facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The term brownfield vs greenfield may be often heard during the initial strategy meetings and discussions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But what exactly are greenfield and brownfield laboratories? Which is the best option?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, let\u2019s explore the advantages and disadvantages to greenfield and brownfield sites.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nGREENFIELD PROJECT<\/strong><\/td>\nBROWNFIELD PROJECT<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are they?<\/span><\/td>\nGreenfield lab projects start afresh. Typically, the lab is built ground up on vacant sites or land.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBrownfield lab projects are built on some existing infrastructure. Typically, the site is partially developed and has some infrastructure to build on. In certain cases, brownfield projects might involve only modifications to existing structure and new fitouts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advantages<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • More flexibility to build the lab according to needs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Future growth and capacity can be planned better<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lower maintenance costs as the equipment and machinery are typically new and covered under warranty<\/span><\/li>\n
  • There are lesser unknowns as everything is designed from scratch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Faster implementation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lower project costs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Regulatory and statutory approvals and clearances could be reused or leveraged<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Existing staff with knowledge of infra and facility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constraints<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Project cost larger than brownfield<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Longer implementation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Regulatory and statutory approvals and clearances would be needed and may take time<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Need to hire and train staff for the new facility<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Accommodation & living facilities for construction crew may not exist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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