Catalent, the global leader in supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer health partners, recently completed an exciting upgrade at its Chelsea, Massachusetts facility, a Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging. The renovation project focused on enhancing potent compounding spaces to support isolated production, meeting the highest industry standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The project was made possible through close collaboration between F&T, and key partners: SGA & Dream Collaborative (Architects), Timberline Construction (Construction Manager), and the Cumming Group (Owners Project Manager). Together, the team delivered a range of critical upgrades, including airlocks with integrated air showers to prevent contamination between production suites, cGMP-compliant spaces, quality control laboratories, and a packaging line designed for safety and productivity.

Given the precise environmental requirements for pharmaceutical production, Fitzemeyer & Tocci designed a state-of-the-art HVAC system to meet strict temperature and humidity specifications. These environmental controls were essential to ensuring product quality and operational efficiency throughout manufacturing. One of the most challenging aspects of the project was performing construction within an occupied, fully operational building. The team worked closely with Catalent to plan construction phases carefully, minimizing downtime and ensuring that operations continued without interruption.