Transitioning from a flexible research environment to a high-efficiency production facility takes more than just ambition. It requires strategic foresight and regulatory know-how. In this Lab Design News article, Business Leaders Scott Courtney, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, and Greg Verhoff, LEED AP, unpack the complexities of this shift and share insights on acquiring facilities built for flexibility and growth. Whether you’re scaling a breakthrough or commercializing innovation, we help bridge the gap between discovery and delivery—seamlessly.
Scott has 30 years of expertise in architecture, with over two decades of that time focused on national and international GMP-compliant pharmaceutical environments design. Over his many years designing these facilities, Scott has learned and embraced the changes that have evolved in the market, while incorporating state-of-the-art features. Scott is a graduate of the University of Detroit-Mercy and holds both a Master and a Bachelor of Architecture.
Greg has nearly two decades of experience serving in the roles of construction manager, facility manager, and A/E project manager. His leadership provides a unique perspective that ensures SSOE’s design approach is achievable, maintainable, and cost-effective. His experience also includes serving as the architectural space planner and site master planner for a large pharmaceutical campus. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and is a founding member of the Lean Construction Institute’s Manufacturing Ecosystem Group (MEG).
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