CRB Group's Project Wins 2026 ISPE Facility of the Year Award for Social Impact
CRB Project Honored as 2026 ISPE Facility of the Year Awards Winner
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CRB Group's life sciences project has been awarded the 2026 International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Facility of the Year Award in the Social Impact category. The award recognizes a cell therapy manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, designed to ensure uninterrupted production of patient-specific therapies while achieving net-zero operational carbon objectives.
- 01CRB Group's project won the 2026 ISPE Facility of the Year Award for Social Impact.
- 02The award recognizes a cell therapy manufacturing facility developed for AstraZeneca in Rockville, Maryland.
- 03The facility is designed for 100% operational uptime to ensure patient-specific therapies are delivered without interruption.
- 04It achieves net-zero operational carbon objectives while significantly reducing energy and water usage.
- 05The project exemplifies a successful collaboration between CRB Group and AstraZeneca, focusing on patient impact.
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CRB Group, a leader in sustainable engineering and consulting services, has been honored with the 2026 International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Facility of the Year Award in the Social Impact category. This award recognizes a state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility built for AstraZeneca in Rockville, Maryland, which is designed to deliver patient-specific therapies reliably. Each treatment produced at this facility is tailored for individual patients, making consistent operation crucial for successful outcomes. The facility is engineered for 100% operational uptime, minimizing the risk of any interruptions that could affect patient therapies. Additionally, it meets net-zero operational carbon objectives, showcasing how environmental sustainability can align with healthcare needs. Vahid Ownjazayeri, CEO of CRB Group, emphasized the importance of engineering decisions that prioritize patient impact from the outset. The project involved integrated services across architecture, engineering, and construction, demonstrating CRB's commitment to excellence in the life sciences sector.
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The facility's design and operational excellence ensure that patients receive their therapies without interruption, which is crucial for those with serious health conditions.
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