Project Description

SB Projects has just completed a significant design‑and‑construct project for Merieux International, a French food‑testing company which operates a state of the art facility out of a 2000m2 site lcoated at Regents Park. SB Projects designed and delivered a fully modernised, highly technical workplace that now supports their laboratory testing operations.

A clear, successful outcome

The project was delivered on time, on budget, and to a standard that exceeded the client’s expectations. Merieux now has a purpose‑built facility that aligns with strict food‑testing requirements, improves workflow efficiency, and provides a cleaner, safer, and more functional environment for staff and visitors.

Scope of work delivered

The job combined architectural design, technical engineering and specialist construction, across all stages from initial concept design to final delivery. Key components were:

  • New clean room — built to support controlled‑environment testing, with strict air‑quality and contamination‑control requirements.
  • New laboratories — designed and constructed to suit food‑testing workflows, equipment layouts, and compliance needs.
  • Laboratory furniture installation — including pharmaceutical grade benches, storage systems, and specialist fittings.
  • Office furniture installation — creating a modern, functional, aesthetically pleasing administrative area.
  • New ceilings — integrating lighting, services, and acoustic performance.
  • New specialised mechanical systems for air — upgraded HVAC to support clean‑room and laboratory conditions.
  • New bathrooms — fully redesigned and constructed to meet hygiene and accessibility standards.
  • Additional complex building works — a range of structural, services, and compliance tasks required to bring the facility up to current standards.

Why the project mattered

For a food‑testing company, the built environment directly affects accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. By taking on the project as a design and construct package, SB Projects provided:

  • A single point of responsibility and communication, giving the client certainty
  • Faster decision‑making and coordination
  • Integrated design solutions specifically tailored to the client’s operational needs
  • Cost certainty and program control

This approach ensured Merieux received a facility that not only meets technical requirements but also supports future growth.—

Client response

The client expressed that they were extremely happy with both the process and the final result of this project. In particular the smooth on-time delivery, clear and responsive communication throughout the project, budget certainty and high‑quality workmanship was noted. This reinforces SB Projects’ stated intention and reputation for handling complex, specialised fit‑outs with precision.