University of Glasgow (LISA Laboratory Cleanroom)

The University of Glasgow is the 4rth oldest university in the English speaking world dating back to 1451. As part of the School of Physics and Astronomy, The Institute for Gravitational Research is involved in the space-based LISA-mission (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna).

BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT

The Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow required a specialised clean room for the sole use of its LISA pathfinder mission.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Following the successful completion of a clean room project for this client (see case study 11 – University of Glasgow (SRDG Materials Clean room) T-SQUARED was commission to design and build a bespoke Clean room. The project was particularly challenging as the build took place adjacent to existing clean room facilities which had to remain operable at all times.

The scope of work included:

• Design and build of a clean room to ISO Class 7 standard
• Provision of complete turnkey project services
• Supply and install of all M&E, fabric, and furniture

TIMESCALES

The project was completed ahead of schedule and on budget