Guiding your first steps on a journey of modern design, cutting edge engineering, fire safety compliance, global standards, sustainability and value engineering.
20 years as a company and > 150 years as a team of engineers. Building scientific facilities across all industries. A team of almost 100 people in the region with architectural, engineering, scientific, interior design creed.
60% of our business is repeat. This coupled with stringent Project Execution Plans, ensure smooth, documented handovers
We Keep it Simple. Engineering alternatives and an open mind.s
A young team, learning, growing, being the largest regional scientific facility specific provider in South East Asia
Working hand in hand with clients on meeting datelines, providing common sense guidance to ensure overall Project Delivery
Detailed pricing allows clear expectations and smooth communication
Before you sign a lease agreement, let us make sure that its the right one for you. Power, riser space, floor loading, availability of drainage, all play a role in ensuring that your space is right for you. No harm in making sure its fit for purpose.
Essentially a test fit with a plus minus 20% price to go with it. It encompasses a due diligence plus an early space layout. Client use this to develop budgets, get approvals and also understand timelines and explore landlord requirements.
This is a full scale tender exercise where we guide and present a a baseline from which vendors / contractors can be invited to propose their solutions. We manage clarifications, questions and guide you with a performance based evaluation from which you can make the best decision possible to move to construction phase.
An elegant solution that saves time, encompasses due diligence, feasibility and a full construction delivered solution. Saves time, reduces cost, allows Clients to have a point contact and responsibility. Typically more than 60% of our projects are D & B, delivering across nations, cost effective, value engineered projects. Take the pain out of your life.
This is strongly encouraged as a first step, we sit with your teams and develop a simple brief tabling your overall goal. What you needs in terms of space, spatial relationships, physical requirements such as power, drainage, utilities, green solutions and energy saving ideas. How big your offices are, how big your labs are, the equipment you plan to have – all this are gathered and massaged into a coherent document from which the process of finding you a location, developing a budget can be initiated.
Single site study, engineering inspection and a complete report.
Starting from $ 500.00
4 hour fact finding meeting, due diligence on a site (if needed), early stage layout and +/- 20% costing.
Starting from $ 1,000.00
Full day fact finding meeting, due diligence on site, feasibility study for feedback and discussion, layout with feedback, final SCDF (fire code and SS641) compliant layout and an actual competitive costing (2-3 weeks)
Starting from $ 1,500.00
Awarded a project to supply and install lab furniture
at Kulim branch for a Chemical lab (3100 sq ft)
Microbiology (1722 sq ft), QA (400 sq ft) and
R & D (5000 sq ft)…
A return client for whom we have built many labs
– everything from ventilation systems, DOE
submission, fume hoods and civil works.
Design and Build over 3 floors
This turnkey construction project was a testament
to efficient planning and execution, achieved through
seamless coordination between the landlord,
end-user, and all stakeholders involved.
A corporate office construction collaboration with
Cushman. Simple, elegant and within time and
budget.
A design and build with respect to HSA GMP
requirements and guidelines.
A leading diagnostic laboratory who have our clients since they started. heading for a IPO listing. a full design and build project.
A fast track collaboration with a major Project
Management and Property Consultancy provider
for a leading world provider of vision systems,
software, sensors and industrial barcode used in
manufacturing automation.
A 2500 square metre collaboration for a CBRE
governmental level facility. N + 1 redundancy for
electrical, ACMV, exhaust fans. Largest 84 nos
chemical exhaust fan installation in Singapore.
A good rule of thumb that can be used in the Singapore context…
Owners or tenants are required to apply to the National Environment Agency (NEA) for an industrial siting consultation (ISC), previously known as NEA Industrial Allocation System (IAS).
Advancelab (S) Pte Ltd
253 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, Singapore 416061
Tel: +65 6448 8255
Email: info@advancelab.com.sg
Advancelab Sdn Bhd
Selangor: No.BV 03AF10, IOI Boulevard, Bandar Puchong Jaya,47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
Johor: No. 3388, Jalan Pekeliling Tanjung 27/2, Kawasan Perindustrian Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: +607 660 8877
Email: info-my@advancelab-global.com
Advancelab Sci. Eng. Co., Ltd
No.(976/Ka), Than Thu Mar Road, 5th Ward, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel: +95 (9) 779753802
Email: info-mm@advancelab-global.com
Krypton International Resources Inc.
Krypton HQ Bldg., Canjulao 2nd Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines.
Grimit Laboratory Furnitures and Equipment Corp.
Eastpoint Business Center Bldg. No. 4 East Service Rd., AFPOVAI, Western Bicutan 1673 Taguig Metro Manila Philippines.
Prima Scientific Co., Ltd.
147/170-171 Baromrajchonnanee Rd. Arun-Amarin, Bangkok-Noi, Bangkok 10700.
Dynamic Scientific Co., Ltd.
432 Preah Monivong Boulevard, Phnom Penh 120101, Cambodia.
M&T International
46A Phan Dinh Phung, Tan Thanh, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000 Vietnam.
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Starting from SGD $ 500.00 (up to Max 25,000 sq ft) – 1 week
Starting from $ 1000.00
Starting from $ 1,500.00
Awarded a project to supply and install lab furniture at Kulim branch for a Chemical lab (3100 sq ft) Microbiology (1722 sq ft), QA (400 sq ft) and R & D (5000 sq ft). we successfully completed it in 4 months within the timeframe.
After a successful project, Molnylcke awarded us further projects for full construction Design & Build of a QA and Microbiology lab (5000 sq ft) at Kuala Ketil. Additional works for offices, pantry, dumbwaiter systems, store room and washroom were also awarded.
2024 brought about an award for a cleanroom production area, QA & microbiology Labs.
A return client for whom we have built many labs – everything from ventilation systems, DOE submission, fume hoods and civil works.
In 2023 and 2024(ongoing), we have received numerous PO from the client to renovate the existing lab 3000 sqft at MYR750k. The job includes dismantle existing furnitures and install new, ventilation system, flooring system, fume hoods + ductworks, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, partitioning and brick works. Expected to complete by November 2024. In 2017, we have awarded RM780k to construct new labs and offices at 4000 sqft.
Project Management: Jones Lang LaSalle
Design and Build over 3 floors
A tender was called but was grossly over budget. We after having already worked with Thermofisher for over 13 years with their business unit, were called in to value engineer and deliver a complete solution with as little deviation aesthetically as possible. Timelines were already challenged. Our team put our thinking caps on, collaborated with Thermo project leaders and the team from JLL to deliver an elegant, past the finish line that met all local SCDF codes and landlord expectations in a extremely challenging timeline.
Our job is not to build you the best lab that we know, our job is clearly to deliver what you need, within budget, on time and let project leaders sleep at night soundly.
This turnkey construction project was a testament to efficient planning and execution, achieved through seamless coordination between the landlord, end-user, and all stakeholders involved. The approach ensured the alignment of goals, effective communication, and the integration of scope from all parties involved into the workflow.
Coordination and planning with external vendors, such as Roche, were engaged to supply critical equipment and implement a waste management system designed to meet stringent Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines. This ensured compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining operational efficiency.
A corporate office construction collaboration with Cushman. Simple, elegant and within time and budget.
SCG Cell Therapy Pte Ltd (SCG) is an innovative biotechnology company dedicated to advancing treatments for chronic infections and pathogen-related solid tumors. By strategically leveraging regional advantages across Singapore, China, and Germany, SCG integrates a diverse set of platforms and proprietary insights to develop effective solutions for patients in need of better prevention and treatment options, particularly for common cancer-causing infections.
SCG’s state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) cleanroom facility, rated at Grade C and D, upholds rigorous cleanliness standards essential for producing advanced medical products. These grades, aligned with ISO classifications, reflect SCG’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety in the production environment.
In collaboration with leading scientists and researchers, SCG is dedicated in contributing to breakthrough innovations in development and enhancing therapeutic options for patients worldwide.
A leading diagnostic laboratory who have our clients since they started. heading for a IPO listing. a full design and build project.
A fast track collaboration with a major Project Management and Property Consultancy provider for a leading world provider of vision systems, software, sensors and industrial barcode used in manufacturing automation.
It was incredible fast, with weekly calls with a US based team and engineering lead, FM compliance that we handled together with Factory Mutual engineers, high 16 metres walls built to withstand forklift damage, a major leaky roof and a delivery date set in stone.
Handed over on time, with SCDF and landlord documentation to the Clients and PM’s satisfaction.
A 2500 square metre collaboration for a CBRE governmental level facility. N + 1 redundancy for electrical, ACMV, exhaust fans. Largest 84 nos chemical exhaust fan installation in Singapore.
The 6th facility we have designed and built for them.
Cost of Construction in Singapore
A good rule of thumb that can be used in the Singapore context
This would include basic fit out and not equipment. every building is different, with different levels of fit out and services; therefore it still makes sense to perform feasibility studies with respect to a site or multiple sites.
For example, some buildings might have floor, ceiling and ACMV fitted, others might be a blanks canvas even needed.
Application to NEA Industrial Siting Consultation (ISC)
Owners or tenants are required to apply to the National Environment Agency (NEA) for an industrial siting consultation (ISC), previously known as NEA Industrial Allocation System (IAS). This application ensures that the proposed use of the premises has obtained NEA in-principle approval.
The application to NEA ISC for the proposed use is primarily based on the following checklist:
Application Process
Applicants will require SingPass to log in to the NEA portal for the necessary submission. The details to be submitted should be in compliance with SS 593:2013 Code of Practice for Pollution Control.
Special Note for Tenants
For tenants, it is crucial to obtain the in-principle approval from NEA as part of the lease agreement requirements set by landlords. This ensures that the premises are suitable for the intended use and comply with all relevant environmental regulations.
By adhering to the above checklist and submission process, applicants can ensure a smooth and compliant application to the NEA Industrial Siting Consultation.
SS641 – Code of Practice for Fire Safety for Laboratories Using Chemicals
This Singapore code was prepared with reference to NFPA 45, NFPA 55, SS531 amongst others, its a directive summarising requirements for keeping laboratories safe and is part of our declaration to SCDF.
Its scope lifted from the reference itself is as follow:
This Singapore Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the fire safety of laboratories using chemicals. The standard covers the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of flammable liquids, compressed and liquified gasses. The standard also covers fire safety requirement in terms of laboratory unit design and construction, fire protection, explosion hazard protection, ventilation system requirements as well as the storage, handling and disposal of flammable chemicals. Toxic and hazardous chemicals are also included due to their potential impact on fires.
This standard is applicable to laboratories located within manufacturing facilities (e.g. petrochemical, pharmaceutical, gas manufacturing), Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), research entities, commercial entities and healthcare sector. Other potential users are laboratory equipment suppliers, fire safety managers, health and safety professionals, facility managers and consultants (e.g. QP, M&E engineers, fire safety engineers).
In a nutshell, we put together clear concise engineering designs to achieve and comply with SS641 regulations. From a Singapore perspective, it is crucial to include this for your build. we practice a mixture of pre-consultation, code reference and practical experience to not overdesign your facility but attain safety. we are a firm believer in safety with practical solutions.