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Laboratory Performance Insight 

Turning Data Into Safer, Smarter, More Efficient Laboratories

The Challenge

Laboratories are dynamic environments.

Over time, changes in:

  • Research activities
  • Occupancy
  • Equipment loads
  • Operating schedules
  • System adjustments

can impact laboratory performance.


How are your lab controls performing?

Download our Insight Questionnaire

We Help You Understand What Is Happening Inside Your Lab

Laboratory Performance Assessment

A data-driven review of:

1. Airflow & Ventilation Performance

Is the laboratory receiving the right amount of air?

Look for:

  • Excess ventilation
  • Airflow imbalance
  • Inefficient exhaust operation

Outcome:

Improved efficiency while maintaining laboratory requirements


3. Fume Hood Performance

Are exhaust systems operating efficiently?

Look for:

  • Excess exhaust airflow
  • Usage patterns
  • Control opportunities

Outcome:

Reduced energy waste while protecting safety

2. Control System Performance

Are your systems operating as designed?

Look for:

  • Sensor accuracy
  • BAS visibility
  • Control response
  • Sequence performance

Outcome:

Reliable operation and improved system coordination

4. Operational Optimization

Are systems responding to actual laboratory needs?

Look for:

  • Scheduling
  • Occupancy strategies
  • Setpoint optimization

Outcome:

Better performance throughout the building lifecycle

Our Performance Rating Approach

To provide facility teams with a clear understanding of laboratory performance, each evaluated area is reviewed across three key categories:

Health & Safety

Are laboratory conditions being maintained as intended?

Energy Efficiency

Are systems operating efficiently while meeting laboratory requirements?

Maintenance & Service

Are there conditions that may contribute to reliability issues or future maintenance needs?

Each category receives a performance rating based on measured data, observed trends, and alignment with design intent.

Simple Performance Indicators

Green โ€” On Target

The laboratory is operating as intended. 

Yellow โ€” Needs Attention

The laboratory is generally performing acceptably, but opportunities or emerging concerns exist.

Red โ€” Action Required

The laboratory has identified conditions requiring attention.

From Insight to Improvement

The goal of a laboratory performance assessment is not simply to identify problems.

It is to provide facility teams with:

โœ“ Visibility into system performance

โœ“ Data-driven opportunities

โœ“ Prioritized recommendations

โœ“ A roadmap for improvement

A laboratory that operates efficiently is one where safety, sustainability, and reliability work together.

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