i-Lab Engineering
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
i-Lab Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- i-Lab Engineering
- Legal name
- i-Lab Engineering Pte Ltd
- Website
- https://i-lab.com.sg
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
i-Lab Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Construction Services
- NAICS
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
- SIC
- Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing Facility Construction (IMAFADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC)
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Where i-Lab Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
i-Lab Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Design and Build Services: Project-based design and construction services for laboratory facilities. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts for design, construction, and fit-out projects. Projects range from small fit-out works to large-scale design and build contracts.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
i-Lab Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
i-Lab Engineering is a Singapore-based specialist contractor providing design and build services for complex laboratory and healthcare facilities. Core offerings include BSL3/ABSL3 biocontainment laboratories, GMP Class B/C/D pharmaceutical cleanrooms, vivariums, operating theatres, and research laboratory fit-outs for pharmaceutical, healthcare, government, and research institution clients in Singapore.
Product overview
i-Lab Engineering is a specialist laboratory construction firm offering integrated design and build services for complex facilities. The company operates three core service lines: Pharmaceutical Laboratory Construction Services (GMP cleanrooms, biological vaccine labs), Healthcare Facility Construction Services (operating theatres, cytotoxic labs), and Research Laboratory Construction Services (containment labs, vivariums, chemical/biological labs). These services are delivered through project delivery models including design-build, fit-out works, and additions & alterations. The company's notable capabilities include BSL3/ABSL3 bio-containment facilities, GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and large-scale vivarium and operating theatre construction. Project portfolio spans over 200,000 square meters with total value exceeding S$185 million across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and research institution clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pharmaceutical Laboratory Construction Services Design and build services for pharmaceutical laboratories including GMP Class B, C, D cleanrooms, biological vaccine laboratories (BSL-2/BSL-3), and specialized reaction labs for major pharmaceutical clients such as GSK, Novartis, and Lonza.
- Healthcare Facility Construction Services Construction services for healthcare facilities including operating theatres, procedure rooms, and cytotoxic labs for hospitals such as Sengkang General Hospital (16,000 m2, 39-suite operating theatre) and National Cancer Centre Singapore.
- Research Laboratory Construction Services Comprehensive research laboratory construction including biological labs, chemical labs, containment labs (BSL2/BSL3/ABSL3), vivariums, food labs, teaching labs, and acoustic labs for institutions such as A*STAR, NUS, and NTU.
- Design and Build GMP Facility Turnkey design and build services for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facilities including cleanrooms of various grades (B, C, D) for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Bio-containment Facility (BSL3/ABSL3) Specialized containment laboratory construction meeting BSL3 (Biosafety Level 3) and ABSL3 (Animal Biosafety Level 3) standards for biological research requiring high-level biocontainment, including bespoke biocontainment door engineering.
- Vivarium Facility Design and construction of animal research facilities (vivariums) including small and large animal holding facilities, animal breeding facilities, and BSL-2 compliant animal labs.
- Operating Theatre Construction Construction of state-of-the-art operating theatres and procedure rooms, including the Largest Operating Theatre project in Singapore (39 suites at Sengkang General Hospital, 2019).
Quantifiable outcome
- Completed over $185 million in projects totaling more than 200,000 square meters
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use i-Lab Engineering
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
i-Lab Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
i-Lab Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Schneider ElectricminorIn 2010, i-Lab Engineering was identified by Schneider Electric as part of their expansion plan into the Life Science sector. This partnership provided exposure to different fields of expertise including BMS, Security System, and Infrastructure for IT over a 3-year period. The company also received in-house training for Customer Project Process emphasizing project execution and customer service, making the company more systematic and dynamic.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
i-Lab Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gilbane Building Company: US-based construction firm with a dedicated Life Sciences division delivering pharma manufacturing, BSL labs, and vivarium facilities. Comparable technical capability but as part of a broader construction portfolio.
- Mortenson Construction: US construction firm with an active Science & Technology practice delivering pharma, biotech, and research lab facilities. Comparable in building highly technical life sciences environments, though broader portfolio includes data centres and renewables.
- Skanska: Global construction and development firm with an active Life Sciences practice delivering pharma, biotech, and hospital facilities worldwide. Has a direct Singapore presence, making it the most credible international broad incumbent to enter i-Lab's home market.
- DPR Construction: Major US general contractor with a dedicated Life Sciences/Co-Tech practice building pharma manufacturing, vivariums, and cleanrooms. Comparable in capability for complex life sciences projects but operates as a broad national contractor rather than a dedicated specialist.
- Turner Construction: One of the largest US general contractors with significant healthcare and life sciences experience, including hospital and research lab construction. Broad incumbent with overlap on healthcare/operating theatre delivery similar to i-Lab's Sengkang General Hospital project.
- McCarthy Building Companies: US builder with a dedicated Healthcare and Science & Technology practice delivering hospital, research lab, and pharma facilities. Comparable in healthcare/operating theatre construction relevant to i-Lab's healthcare segment.
- The Boldt Company: US-based construction services firm with a Life Sciences practice delivering pharma manufacturing and laboratory facilities. Comparable technical capability in lab/cleanroom construction, but with broader industry coverage.
Direct peers
- Exyte: Global leader in high-tech facility design and construction for semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Directly comparable as a specialist contractor building BSL/GMP cleanrooms and complex pharma manufacturing facilities for the same MNC client base (e.g., GSK, Novartis, Lonza).
- IPS (Integrated Project Services): Global architecture, engineering, and construction firm exclusively focused on life sciences — design and build of GMP, BSL, and biotech manufacturing facilities. Highly comparable business model and end-market to i-Lab, at significantly larger scale.
- CRB: Engineering, architecture, and construction firm dedicated to life sciences and advanced technology facilities. Specializes in GMP-compliant pharma manufacturing, BSL labs, and vivariums — overlapping directly with i-Lab's core service lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
i-Lab Engineering social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
i-Lab Engineering financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
i-Lab Engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
i-Lab Engineering funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
i-Lab Engineering M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about i-Lab Engineering
What does i-Lab Engineering do?
i-Lab Engineering is a Singapore-based specialist contractor providing design and build services for complex laboratory and healthcare facilities. Core offerings include BSL3/ABSL3 biocontainment laboratories, GMP Class B/C/D pharmaceutical cleanrooms, vivariums, operating theatres, and research laboratory fit-outs for pharmaceutical, healthcare, government, and research institution clients in Singapore.
Is i-Lab Engineering a public or private company?
i-Lab Engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was i-Lab Engineering founded?
i-Lab Engineering was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is i-Lab Engineering based?
i-Lab Engineering is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does i-Lab Engineering make money?
One revenue line is on record: design and Build Services.
Who are i-Lab Engineering's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gilbane Building Company, Mortenson Construction, Skanska, DPR Construction, Turner Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and The Boldt Company. Direct peers are Exyte, IPS (Integrated Project Services) and CRB.
Does i-Lab Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for i-Lab Engineering.
What industry is i-Lab Engineering in?
i-Lab Engineering's product category is Laboratory Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFADAI, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing Facility Construction, with a secondary code of IMAFANAC, Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out. Its NAICS code is 5413 and its SIC code is 3821.