Alexion Pharmaceuticals Facility Closure – Connecticut
Location: CT Biotech Corridor
Facility: 160,000 sq ft Pharmaceutical Campus
Client: Confidential BioPharma Division
Scope of Work
MIWEC decommissioned a secure pharmaceutical manufacturing and lab facility for Alexion Pharmaceuticals, managing all phases from asset extraction to secure disposal. Work included cleanroom dismantling, controlled HVAC/MEP removal, and recovery of high-value equipment.
Due to regulatory compliance, extensive tracking and documented chain-of-custody procedures were implemented.
Services Provided
- Facility Decommissioning
- Environmental Controls
- Cleanroom & Lab Dismantling
- Secure IT & Medical Disposal
- Lease Restoration + Compliance Docs
Challenges & Solutions
⚠️ Challenge:
Highly regulated pharmaceutical infrastructure requiring documented handling.
✅ Solution:
MIWEC used chain-of-custody tags and logged all sensitive removals for FDA audit trails.
️ Challenge:
Lab-grade ductwork and containment tied into multiple building systems.
✅ Solution:
Isolation cuts and phased takedowns were performed to preserve tenant infrastructure.
Challenge:
Coordinated shutdown while site was partially occupied by admin staff.
✅ Solution:
MIWEC ran off-hour crews and isolated noisy/demo zones with HEPA negative air machines.
Timeline & Execution
Project completed in just over 4 weeks, including clearance from environmental auditors. MIWEC coordinated all permit requirements, waste manifests, and restoration tasks.
Results & Value
- Zero violations or delays reported
- 100% of specialized MEP systems removed safely
- Site restored for redevelopment into lab-share office model
- Client requested MIWEC for follow-up lab support projects
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