Laboratory & Pharmaceutical

EllisDon is the #1 builder of laboratory and pharmaceutical facilities in Canada. We are passionate about building technology intense laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities to advance scientific research and improve people's lives. With over $2.8B and 5 million square feet of laboratory and pharmaceutical space built, we have the expertise and experience to deliver the highest quality construction services to our clients in these specialized industries.

Our dedicated team of over 120 pharma and lab specialists is the largest in Canada by a wide margin, and includes Project Managers, Superintendents, MEP Managers, Engineers, and Estimators, Commissioning Agents, and Coordinators.

EllisDon’s in-house MEP engineers add unique and significant value by collaborating with the entire Project Team throughout the project to: maximize the accuracy of early-stage budgets and schedules, provide input on constructability and cost efficiencies, and ensure our subcontract partners completely understand the technical requirements.

$2.8B+

of Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Construction

5M+

sq. ft. Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Space

60k+

sq. ft. of BSL3 & BSL4 Bio Safety Containment Laboratory Space

The EllisDon Edge

We understand the needs of the owners of pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities.
We know how to build schedule-sensitive pharmaceutical facilities involving sequential design and client early access requirements.
We know how to build laboratory facilities at the best cost per square foot in the shortest time frame possible.
We understand how to effectively budget pharmaceutical and laboratory facility construction across Canada.