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COVID-19 Impacts to the Laboratory

About This Webinar

The COVID-19 virus has forever changed our perspective on cleanliness, personal interaction, and our environment. The thought of a post-pandemic state brings us hope. But what can we do in the meantime to facilitate a safer return to lab spaces? Some best practices in place for laboratory and cleanroom environments—such as 100 percent outside air systems, high efficiency filters, use of PPE, and controlled access—make lab spaces better equipped to operate in a pandemic state. There are short-term and long-term strategies owners and lab managers can implement to increase the safety of their laboratory. This session will provide research developed by Bala, healthcare, and industry professionals that takes an in-depth look at building systems strategies, coupled with technology and architectural elements, and will provide guidance and recommendations to reduce the risk of exposure within the lab space.

Lab Manager is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. This webinar has been approved by the AIA for 1 LU/HSW.

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Featured Presenters
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Vice President, COVID-19 Research Leader, Bala Consulting Engineers
As Vice President and Director of mechanical engineering for Bala Consulting Engineers, Scott Davis oversees the mechanical engineering for all of Bala’s offices. He is well versed in managing multidisciplinary teams for complex laboratory and mission critical projects and is often called upon for his technical knowledge and expertise. Over his 30 years of experience, he has honed his skill set and focuses on data centers, NOC, emergency operations call centers, general laboratories as well as cGMP, biosafety level facilities (2, 3, 4), and cleanrooms.
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Director of Digital Planning, COVID-19 Technology Research Leader, Bala Consulting Engineers
Matt Ezold is a digital ecosystem planner at Bala Consulting Engineers, with 20 years of experience in technology design for workplace, amenity, large event, and education spaces. He leads Bala’s digital planning efforts and takes a full technology life cycle approach to user experience planning, from early space programming through long range technology resilience strategy development. Matt’s expertise includes user facing systems design and strategy for audiovisual, unified communications, building systems integration, digital experience, digital messaging/communications, space scheduling, and broadcasting systems.
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Mechanical Department Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Bala Consulting Engineers
Keith Prata of Bala Consulting Engineers has over 24 years of experience in the engineering of HVAC systems for many types of building projects. He has both domestic and international design experience in a variety of building types and programs. He is responsible for the design of a range of building systems; these include: offices, research and teaching laboratories, hospitality resorts, educational buildings, as well as arts and culture. Keith has particular experience in the design of biology, chemistry and animal research laboratories, corporate interior fit-outs, as well as in hospitality and gaming.
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