Lab Design News: “Integrating Technology Advancements into Lab Design and Construction” by Elise Lontos

Lab Design News asked Elise Lontos, Senior Project Manager at Group PMX, to share her expertise on technology advancements transforming lab design and construction. Her insights focus on four critical areas: 3D laser scanning, BIM coordination, smart HVAC systems, and early equipment reviews.

These technologies are revolutionizing laboratory construction by reducing costs, preventing delays, and ensuring compliance in complex builds. The industry is moving toward complete virtualization, where advanced scanning and modeling enable full project coordination before breaking ground, accelerating prefabrication and modular construction for faster, more cost-effective lab environments.

Click here to explore detailed insights from Elise on these four key technologies shaping the future of lab construction.

“Looking ahead, lab construction will lie in virtualization. Improved 3D scanning, modeling, and performance-monitoring systems…This shift could accelerate the use of prefabrication and modular buildouts, leading to faster delivery, lower costs, and more adaptable lab environments for future generations.”

Elise Lontos

Senior Project Manager