Nanotechnology
Expediting Research to Market

Whiting-Turner understands that nanotechnology research and production are fast-paced, highly-competitive arenas. We take your need to be first to discovery and market very seriously. Confidentiality and reliability are a must. From universities to corporations, laboratories to cleanrooms, semiconductor to biotechnology, our professionals have the knowledge and experience to minimize schedule and reduce risk, while maximizing cost efficiency, quality and safety. Depending on your facility needs, our focus is on:

• Stringent build clean protocol
• Rigorous occupied/operational facility protocol
• Precision layout and alignment
• Prefabrication and prefacilitation requirements
• Adherence to ISO 14644 standards
• UHP gas and chemical distribution
• Ultrapure water (UPW) skids and distribution
• Advanced planning and full coordination:
• Automated material handling systems (AMHS)
• Tool hook up
• Shutdowns and tie-ins
• Vibration isolation—NIST A and A1 requirements
• Interdisciplinary research
• Electromagnetic interference—shielding and isolation
• Temperature, humidity and acoustics control
• Bio-nano requirements
• Bio-MEMs and molecular electronics
• Metrology / high-end characterization requirements
• Fast-track change management
• Start-up and commissioning planning and execution