| Location | Melbourne |
| Principal Contractor | BIO Construct Services |
| Build Year | 2025 |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Project Value | $1.9 Million |
| Project Manager | Steve Dawson |
Business Overview
Cartherics is an innovative biotechnology company developing precisely engineered immunotherapy treatments for cancers, endometriosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. Leveraging advanced gene-editing technologies and CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) platforms, Cartherics is pioneering next generation, off-the-shelf cell therapies that support broader patient accessibility.generation, offtheshelf cell therapies that support broader patient accessibility.
With strong foundations in research, development, and commercialisation, Cartherics collaborates with leading commercial and academic partners to accelerate scientific discovery and push the boundaries of modern cell therapies.
Project Scope & Responsibilities
BIO Construct Services delivered a comprehensive turnkey solution, managing all phases from concept design through to engineering, approvals, construction, commissioning, and final handover.
The project was conducted under an open-book cost-plus delivery model, providing Cartherics with the flexibility to adapt facility requirements in line with evolving business and operational needs—while ensuring the existing site remained fully functional throughout.
Our responsibilities included:
- Full design development, engineering coordination, and permit management
- End-to-end project delivery with in-house construction teams
- Engagement and supervision of specialist service subcontractors
- Construction and certification of a compliant, high-specification facility meeting stringent pharmaceutical and containment standards
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Key Highlights & Challenges
- Zero operational downtime: All works were completed while the existing facility—along with multiple subtenants—remained fully operational.
- High-level stakeholder communication: Weekly activity reports and ongoing engagement ensured full transparency and minimised operational impacts.
- Self-delivered construction works: Major construction activities were executed by our own tradespeople, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule control.
- Regulatory navigation: Coordination of all planning approvals, engineering design requirements, and consultant inputs.
- Specialised facility delivery: Successfully delivered a technically complex cleanroom and containment environment tailored to stringent pharmaceutical industry standards.