Alexion Pharmaceuticals Facility Closure – Connecticut
Location: 350 Knotter Drive, Cheshire, CT
Facility: 350,000 SF Pharmaceutical & Lab Campus
Client: Confidential BioPharma Division
Scope of Work
MIWEC executed the full decommissioning and demolition of a 350,000 SF biomedical research and pharmaceutical manufacturing campus at 350 Knotter Drive, Cheshire, CT. Scope included complete takedown of over 200 laboratory workspaces, 300 office units, conference centers, and mechanical spaces.
The project involved universal waste disposal, asbestos abatement, and dual-stage epoxy floor bead blasting with polishing in critical zones. All removal work followed strict containment, regulatory handling, and safety documentation standards.
Services Provided
- Pharmaceutical Facility Decommissioning – Full takedown of labs, offices, and mechanical spaces under regulated protocols.
- Environmental Controls & Abatement – Asbestos removal, universal waste processing, and EPA documentation.
- Epoxy Floor Bead Blasting – Dual-stage stripping and polishing in cleanroom and lab corridors.
- Secure Containment & Documentation – Material logs, manifests, and chain-of-custody handling.
- Lease Restoration – Final surface prep and compliance for turnover readiness.
Challenges & Solutions
⚠️ Challenge:
Highly regulated pharmaceutical infrastructure requiring documented handling.
✅ Solution:
Chain-of-custody tags were used to track sensitive material throughout the removal process.
⚡️ Challenge:
Lab-grade ductwork and containment tied into multiple building systems.
✅ Solution:
Isolation cuts and phased takedowns were performed to preserve adjacent infrastructure.
⏱️ Challenge:
Project required coordination while portions of the building remained occupied.
✅ Solution:
Night shift crews and localized HEPA containment zones minimized disruption.
Timeline & Execution
The project was completed in 4.5 weeks, including permitting, HAZMAT handling, and closeout. MIWEC provided certified disposal logs, abatement documentation, and regulatory compliance records to support reuse of the site.
Results & Value
- Facility completely cleared and polished per redevelopment spec
- All documentation delivered to client and state agencies
- Zero violations or delays despite active regulatory environment
- Site prepared for new tenant reactivation
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