Engineering electrical systems for high-risk laboratory environments
Laboratories run on precision. Any electrical failure creates safety risks, operational downtime and compromised research outcomes.
Allnex’s Queensland laboratory required a compliant, reliable and future-ready electrical upgrade to support chemical-handling processes, precision equipment and uninterrupted research.
The Partnership
Unispace, on behalf of global chemical manufacturer, engaged Alliance SI to deliver electrical works for a major laboratory upgrade at its Wacol facility in Queensland.
For Allnex, laboratories are the backbone of product innovation and safety testing. A reliable, compliant electrical system wasn’t just a requirement, it was fundamental to protecting staff, enabling precision work, and ensuring critical research could continue without interruption. Alliance SI was trusted to design and deliver the electrical infrastructure that would support this mission.
The Challenge
Laboratories bring unique risks and responsibilities. In this environment, where chemicals are handled and precision equipment is relied upon daily, even minor electrical failures can create major consequences from safety hazards, to compromised experiments, to costly downtime.
Key challenges included:
Safety and compliance
Electrical infrastructure needed to meet stringent laboratory safety standards while integrating seamlessly with chemical-handling processes.
Switchboard design
A bespoke switchboard was required to power sensitive laboratory equipment alongside general services, without compromise.
Continuity of operations
The upgrade had to be delivered with minimal disruption to existing research and operational activity.
For Allnex, getting this right meant safeguarding people, protecting research outcomes, and ensuring the laboratory could continue to deliver for customers worldwide.
Download the project snapshot to learn how careful planning and collaboration shaped the outcome.
The Solution
Alliance SI worked hand-in-hand with Unispace and Allnex to deliver a tailored, compliant, and future-ready electrical solution.
Collaborative design and budgeting
Partnered with stakeholders to align project design with laboratory-specific requirements and establish transparent, accurate budgets.
Custom switchboard engineering
Designed and built a laboratory-grade switchboard capable of supporting high-reliability equipment and general services simultaneously.
Robust power distribution
Installed a 160A submain to ensure reliable, scalable supply for both current and future demands.
End-to-end delivery
Installed all electrical infrastructure, including general power, task-specific outlets, and complete lighting systems fully tested, certified, and commissioned within the project timeframe.
The Outcome
The project was delivered on time and on budget, with outcomes that extended far beyond installation:
Safety assurance
A compliant and reliable system designed specifically for a chemical laboratory environment.
Future-proofed infrastructure
A resilient electrical distribution network designed to support both current operations and long-term growth.
Operational continuity
Research and operations proceeded without disruption during the upgrade.
Trusted partnership
Unispace and Allnex achieved their upgrade goals with confidence, reinforcing Alliance SI’s reputation as a trusted partner for complex, high-stakes environments.