Are Core and Shell Spaces Appropriate for Your Lab?

The developer core and shell model has historically worked very well for office buildings: A developer builds a building, and the tenant comes in and completes the interior to meet their particular needs. Bam! The tenant is in business. For laboratory and research spaces though, this route may not be as financially attractive. Read the latest issue of Hixson’s S&T Perspectives newsletter to find out what you need to know for a smoother, and financially appropriate, experience.

Date: December 19, 2022

Categories: Lab

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