Oct 30 2015
BNBuilders is pleased to announce that it will commence construction on the Illumina manufacturing expansion in San Diego. BNBuilders is tasked with the interior build-out of a new 300,000-square-foot facility to expand Illumina's existing San Diego operations.
Specializing in biotech construction projects, BNBuilders is utilizing its technical expertise to support the growth of the biotech industry in San Diego and the West Coast.
As part of the expansion team from the conceptual stage, BNBuilders is providing both pre-construction and construction services to Illumina. The project will include the expansion of the central plant, and the interior build-out of the shell into a manufacturing facility, warehouse, as well as labs, office and general support space. Designed by Ewing Cole, the Illumina expansion is projected to be complete in late 2016.
A global leader in genomics, Illumina applies innovative technologies to the analysis of genetic variation and function. Combining expertise in biology and technology, Illumina's products fuel advancements in life science research, translational and consumer genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Ross Brown, LEED AP, DBIA, Project Executive for BNBuilders states, "Illumina and BNBuilders both value innovation, and it creates an exciting and rewarding synergy when the entire project team is assembled. We are proud to be part of Illumina's growth, and the continued expansion of the overall life science industry in San Diego."
Founded as a biotech builder, BNBuilders specializes in highly technical and complex construction projects. The firm has recently completed laboratories, manufacturing, and R&D facilities for Celgene, Gilead, Amgen, Calibr, and Illumina. Locally and along the West Coast, BNBuilders has built the best-in-class projects for world-class leaders in the biotech and life science industries.