Battery cells, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors are all very different markets that have one thing in common—the need for sterile spaces to manufacture complex products required for the precise tolerances of their respective industries. Whether it’s a cleanroom or dry room for science facilities or a controlled environment for high-tech manufacturing such as automotive electric vehicle batteries or microchips, the goals remain the same—cleanliness, safety, and decontamination throughout the construction process and through certification into final operation.
Barton Malow’s integrated self-perform interiors team has built a specialized controlled environments workforce of over 300 trades personnel. Together, this group is leading the field in the design, coordination, procurement, installation, and certification of controlled environments. By applying universal principles and best practices to every project, we deliver consistency and repeatability.
Collaborate with Design + Trade Partners
Early collaboration with design partners not only saves time in the schedule up front but also ensures the unique specifications of controlled environments are accounted for and met. The up-front collaboration, enhanced by VDC, also allows for the procurement of specialized components at scale—a critical piece of keeping the project on track.
Adhere to Strict Cleanliness + Safety Standards
While the work inside these facilities is highly specialized, it takes an equally precise and specialized program to ensure quality, cleanliness, and safety standards from design all the way to completion and turnover. Barton Malow’s team remains laser-focused on delivering a high-quality, timely controlled environment solution in accordance with each project’s cleanliness standards (including ISO).
Putting it all Together
With so many elements and distinctive specifications, it takes expertise and experience to lead controlled environment projects from start to finish. Barton Malow’s teams provide comprehensive management, oversight, and self-perform installation of the complete cleanroom/dry room system, including walls and ceilings (walkable and non-walkable), plenums, support systems, soffits, and air supply and return systems. From door systems and airlocks to air-showers and gowning rooms, our union craft professionals focus on the quality and cleanliness mandated to meet the project requirements every step of the way.
“Regarding our hand help vacuum lifters – The handheld panel suction cups optimize control of the insulated metal panels, enhancing continuous improvement by leveraging safe panel practices with vacuum operated tools.” – Chris Bellwood, Barton Malow Carpenter Foreman
Maintaining controlled conditions starts with proper workforce training, precise planning for material delivery, handling, and erection, and careful implementation of contamination control strategies. Barton Malow’s specialized team has the expertise and partnerships to build facilities with exacting performance criteria, all while partnering with clients to stay on time and within budget throughout the process.
We have experience managing the turnkey execution of controlled environment projects, including leading and collaborating with design partners to improve project outcomes.