PROJECT
REFERENCES
The
University of Manchester, Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre - Professor
Pat Price and Professor Terry Jones
“Tomi pulled together with and for us the ‘user requirements’
for the complete set of specialized activities in the facility,
such as the cyclotron suite, ‘hot’ (radioactive experimental)
cells, clinical areas including patient scanning, and pre-clinical
test areas, and pharmacology….. With his guidance we ensured
that these would not represent problems in operation, keeping an
eye on all aspects of biological containment, radiation, solvent
handling; and even ultimately the servicing and maintenance of the
installations. In some of these activities he had to persuade
us of the need to go deeply into areas that we considered our exclusive
territory, but in the end the additional effort proved well worthwhile. The final result is a project of which we are very proud
and invite you to visit on our web site: http://www.manchestermolecularimaging.com."
NMR,
Alderley Park, Cheshire - Dr J C Waterton, Senior Scientist & Imaging Project Manager
Small high integrity facility for nuclear magnetic resonance investigations.
Coped with the combined challenges of handling cryogenics and live
species, and protecting operators and the surrounding laboratories
against stray magnetic fields.
"Tomi piloted a course for us which fully met the needs of
the scientific work (and, over a decade later, still does), while
at the same time ensuring that the cost of £1.1m was acceptable
to the business..."
Washington State University - Theodore J. Kisha - USDA-ARS Pullman WA
Now that the dust has settled and the crisis is over, I would like to take time to thank you again. Your prompt assistance was a Godsend. I was able to interact effectively and communicate our needs to the architects at the initial meeting... if you are ever in Pullman, I owe you lunch!! "
Thane,
India - Sekhar
Raha -
Executive Director, India
"Thank you for providing the focus for my visit to the UK .
I have come back much wiser and with a number of good ideas to implement
in the new R&T Center. Our Research Manager, Project Engineer
and the consultant architect will be in Delhi to see me tomorrow
and I intend to initiate the sequential process that you recommended."
Jealott's
Hill, Berkshire - Tim Penton -
Business Engineering Manager
Plant protection and disease control study center. Plant growth
facilities, evaluation laboratories, pest investigation in controlled
environments extending over 3 hectares. "Tomi's experience and personal style were ideally suited to
the task and he was able to quickly interpret the site's needs and
put together various alternative schemes. This eventually led to
a completely new site vision for the future. I have no doubt in
recommending him to you for similar tasks elsewhere."
Beaumont,
Texas - Dilwyn
Williams, Engineering Manager
Review of laboratory operating practices, leading to minimal modifications
and increased safety of operations and operator comfort, at a fraction
of Client's originally budgeted cost." You managed to assess our problems very quickly and guided us in
the re-evaluation of all our procedures and the re-assessment of
our objectives. You also made us realize that the high cost scheme
proposed by our HVAC contractor would not necessarily have resolved
our safety issues and may in fact have exacerbated them. In conclusion,
we must thank you for your excellent professional consultancy services
which enabled us to modify the laboratory and fully meet our safety
and efficiency objectives in a highly economic manner."
Fermentation
labs, Alderley Park, Cheshire
Replacement of old equipment, services and furniture, combined with
total redevelopment and fitting out 350m2 to sterilisable standards.
Contains 12 x 96 liter fermenters, solvent extraction rig, and supporting
test facilities.
Zeneca,
Alderley Park: Synthetic Chemistry - Dr M T Cox
Refurbishment of 2000m2 of 1960-s labs. Super-high ventilation
rates characterized the scheme (one complete air change per second).
Utilized a variable air extraction scheme for economy. "...these laboratories were state-of-the-art at the time,
and have proved a great success, in no small measure due to your
input into the project."
Runcorn
Heath, Cheshire
Development of general refurbishment principles for 1960-s laboratory
buildings and furniture on flexible principles. Design development
of 11000m2 chemistry and polymerization center for 330 staff, housing
240 fume hoods.
Brixham,
Devon - Dr
David Taylor - Building Development Manager
Aquatic / environmental research facility concept study and development,
covering 7600m2. “We were very impressed with both the work and attitude displayed
by Mr. Komoly throughout a very fast track development project.
His professionalism was brought to bear immediately and he maintained
a highly customer focused attitude throughout the duration of the
project. He organized, coordinated and motivated the design team
to meet all the tight objectives set by the program and provided
a number of innovative solutions to technical problems."
QC/PTD
lab, Scotland
Process technology and quality control laboratory (3000m2) to support
the fine chemicals plant. Highly serviced, high quality furniture,
including 47 x 2m fume hoods for 72 scientists.
ICI
India Research and Technology Center near Bombay - Dr Pushpito K Ghosh, General Manager
Laboratories, pilot plants, and equipment for 75 scientists, including
23 Doctorates, focusing on organic synthesis, formulation science,
physical chemistry, analytical science and process technology. "I
wish to put on record my deep appreciation for the services rendered
by Mr. T Komoly in connection with the construction of our new R&T
Center."
Central
Toxicology Laboratory, Cheshire
Combined vivarium and biological laboratory (Category I/III genetic
manipulation). Highly serviced, partially air conditioned. Many
special finishes. Total area 7000m2.
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