CDC Biological Research Laboratory
CDC Building 23 is a 730,000 sq. ft., 16-level biological research facility that houses more than 470 laboratories—including BSL-2 and BSL-3 spaces—vivarium facilities, environmental rooms, treatment spaces, and high-capacity research infrastructure. Cleveland Electric delivered all electrical systems supporting mission-critical lab environments, complex mechanical/electrical utilities, interstitial utility floors, and specialized research equipment. The project also included demolition of six existing buildings and major infrastructure upgrades across the CDC campus. The facility achieved LEED Gold certification.
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
OWNER
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
SCOPE
Electrical systems for 470+ labs, vivarium floors, insectaries, environmental rooms
Power distribution via dual interstitial utility floors
Integration of overhead service carriers, specialty research benches, and lab equipment
Major campus utility upgrades and demolition of six existing buildings
LEED Gold–certified electrical design and installation
COMPLETION DATE
June 2011
ERT MEMBER
Cleveland Electric
Total Project Area (SF)730,000
Laboratories470
LEED Certification Achieved