Engineering precision and resilience for the next generation of industry
The landscape of advanced manufacturing is defined by the pursuit of extreme precision and the management of high-risk processes. In sectors like semiconductors and aerospace, the challenge is environmental purity and structural stability. In hydrogen and industrial biotechnology, the focus shifts to safety, containment, and the complex scaling of sensitive chemical or biological reactions.
These industries require more than just a building; they require a high-performance tool. This involves managing ultra-low humidity, vibration-free foundations, ATEX-rated safety zones, and high-purity utility distribution. Balancing these rigorous technical demands with the need for rapid speed-to-market and energy efficiency is the core challenge facing today’s industrial leaders.
Markets we serve
Equans Sci-Tech is a specialist partner for high-tech industrial leaders, delivering facilities where the building itself is an integral part of the manufacturing toolset. Our expertise covers the complete lifecycle of mission-critical industrial assets.
Aerospace and defence cleanrooms
Large-scale, high-clearance cleanrooms designed for the assembly and testing of sensitive aerospace components and satellite hardware.
High-bay cleanroom envelopes, bridge crane integration, and secure, compartmentalised facility layouts.
Industrial biotechnology
Moving bio-innovations from the lab to industrial volumes. We design environments that support large-scale fermentation and downstream processing while maintaining strict sterility.
Bioreactor utility integration, sterile piping systems, CIP/SIP (Clean/Steam-in-place) environments, and GMP-compliant material flows.
Hydrogen
Specialist "dry room" environments with ultra-low dew point control for lithium-ion manufacturing and high-containment zones for hydrogen technology development.
Advanced dehumidification systems, fire suppression for hazardous materials, and scalable power facilities.
Find the answers to your questions
We use an "inside-out" engineering approach, designing bespoke isolated floor slabs and structural foundations that decouple sensitive equipment from building-borne vibrations. By integrating these requirements into the initial architectural design, we protect your most sensitive processes from external interference.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in hazardous area classification who ensure that all electrical and mechanical systems meet stringent ATEX and DSEAR regulations. We integrate advanced ventilation, leak detection, and explosion relief systems into the facility fabric to guarantee absolute safety in high-risk environments.
Yes. We design and install advanced dehumidification systems capable of maintaining the ultra-low dew points (often below -40°C) required for lithium-ion battery production. Our integrated approach ensures the building envelope is hermetically sealed and the HVAC systems are optimised for the high energy demands of moisture control.
We manage the entire mechanical and electrical interface, ensuring that high-purity gases, deionised water, and power are delivered precisely to each tool’s specification. By acting as a single-source partner, we eliminate the coordination gaps that often occur between the building construction and the installation of production equipment.
By housing architects, MEP engineers, and validation experts under one roof, we overlap the design and procurement phases. This "joined-up" thinking allows us to identify and resolve technical clashes in the digital BIM environment before they reach the site, significantly reducing construction timelines and de-risking the commissioning process.
Discover more
Technical precision is only half the story. Behind our advanced manufacturing capabilities is a team of specialists dedicated to long-term partnership and operational excellence. Discover more about who we are and our commitment to delivering mission-critical infrastructure across the UK
