Empower Pharmacy New 503A Facility
Project Overview
Gant Industries was tasked with the 88,000-square-foot buildout of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical compounding facility for Empower Pharmacy. This large-scale project involved complex design and construction requirements to meet the stringent regulations and operational needs of the pharmaceutical industry. The buildout provided Empower Pharmacy with the infrastructure necessary to support high-volume compounding operations, ensuring safety, precision, and compliance with industry standards.
Scope of Work
Working in close collaboration with IPS, the project’s architect, Gant Industries oversaw every aspect of the facility’s construction, ensuring the delivery of a modern and fully operational pharmaceutical compounding environment. Our team focused on optimizing the facility’s layout for maximum efficiency and compliance, with advanced cleanrooms, specialized compounding laboratories, and high-tech HVAC and filtration systems to maintain sterile conditions.
Key Team Members
- Brad Laskowski – Preconstruction / Estimating
Brad played a crucial role in the preconstruction phase, ensuring that the project’s estimates and budgets were meticulously prepared and adhered to. His in-depth understanding of the industry allowed Gant Industries to anticipate challenges and deliver a cost-effective solution. - Bradley Rayburn – Project Management
Bradley provided project management oversight, coordinating between all key stakeholders, including Empower Pharmacy, IPS, and subcontractors. His leadership ensured the project stayed on track, both in terms of timelines and budgets. - Jim Burns – Project Superintendent
Jim was responsible for the on-site construction management, supervising the day-to-day activities and coordinating the trades to ensure a seamless construction process. His ability to manage the complex needs of a pharmaceutical facility ensured that the project met the rigorous standards of the industry. - Mike Brumley – Constructability / Quality Control
Mike oversaw constructability and quality control, ensuring that all materials, systems, and processes adhered to the highest standards. His attention to detail was critical in achieving a final product that met Empower Pharmacy’s operational and safety requirements.
Meeting Industry Standards and Regulatory Requirements
Given the nature of pharmaceutical compounding, the facility had to comply with stringent FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and various state and local safety standards. Gant Industries worked tirelessly to ensure that all aspects of the buildout—from specialized filtration systems to sterile work environments—were designed and constructed to meet these regulations. Our team also worked closely with Empower Pharmacy to integrate the latest in compounding technology, ensuring the facility was equipped for modern pharmaceutical production.
Challenges and Solutions
The pharmaceutical industry requires exacting standards for cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency, and building a compounding facility of this scale involved managing these stringent requirements. Gant Industries used its expertise in the pharmaceutical construction sector to address these challenges, implementing solutions such as advanced cleanroom technology and custom-built systems to ensure compliance without compromising on efficiency.
Results
The completed 88,000-square-foot compounding facility provides Empower Pharmacy with a cutting-edge environment for pharmaceutical compounding, supporting its mission to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective products. The successful execution of this project reinforces Gant Industries’ capability to deliver complex, industry-specific construction projects that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance.
