News-2013

Nov 7, 2013

Maryland’s status as a hotbed of activity for the life sciences industry has fueled CRB’s decision to open an office in Rockville to better serve its clients in the market. CRB is a leading provider of engineering, design and construction services for customers in the biotech, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The office, located along the I-270 corridor, opened late October and is CRB’s twelfth U.S office; it is also a short distance from the Bio Maryland Innovation Center and is nestled amongst approximately 50 biopharmaceutical firms who call the Rockville / Gaithersburg area “home.” CRB is ranked #2 by Engineering News Record (ENR) in the “Top 10 in Pharmaceuticals” in the country.

Nov 5, 2013

CRB gains an additional 40 years of experience in design and construction management of pharmaceutical and high technology industrial projects with the hire of Jack Zarour. Jack will assume the role of Quality Control Manager for CRB’s Western Region operations. In this position, Jack will work and consult with CRB project teams and other senior CRB executives on key quality control issues and regulatory compliance implementation, providing a comprehensive end-user perspective and extensive knowledge of energy efficiencies and emerging environmentally saving technologies.

Oct 21, 2013

James J. Scott has joined CRB as General Counsel. As an expert in engineering, construction and corporate law, Scott is responsible for representing CRB on all legal matters.

Oct 18, 2013

We are pleased to announce that Chuck Glynn has joined CRB’s Southern California operation as part of Senior Leadership for CRB Builders.

Sep 23, 2013

CRB Architects Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C and Jessica Cochran, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, collaborated to co-author an article for “Pharmaceutical Engineering” entitled “Construction Waste Reduction.” The article, which is featured in the September/October issue of the ISPE technical magazine, presents the strategies and outcomes of implementing a plan to divert waste from landfills and back into the supply chain during construction for building demolition waste reduction.

Aug 28, 2013

With over 20 years of experience in biotech engineering, Joe Morin comes to CRB as a Project Director.

Aug 8, 2013

Mechanical Engineer and Certified Energy Manager Dana Etherington authored a cover story published in this month’s issue of “The Data Center Journal,” a magazine primarily focused on IT and design for Mission Critical facilities.

Aug 1, 2013

CRB biotech thought-leader Marc Pelletier was recently acknowledged in a BioPharm International magazine article titled “Additional Challenges to the New Cleanroom Paradigm.”

Jun 24, 2013

Marika Hawes-Ruhrup was elected as Secretary for the West Michigan Chapter of ASHRAE Board.

Jun 24, 2013

Please join CRB in congratulating Ryan Callahan! Ryan was recently appointed as the Kalamazoo County Drafting Advisory Committee Chair!

Jun 19, 2013

Please join CRB in congratulating Kevin M. Debbs who was awarded the credential of Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™) from the ISPE Professional Certification Commission (PCC)!

Jun 17, 2013

CRB, a full service design, construction and consulting firm specializing in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, science and technology, mission critical, and advanced technology facilities, has announced that Dr. Reinhard Hanselka will join CRB as the Director of Code Compliance.

Jun 12, 2013

Please join CRB in congratulating Paula Van Valkenburgh on being named Chair of the Michigan Board of Architects.

Jun 11, 2013

CRB is excited to welcome Steve Black to the Science & Technology team as a senior project manager. Mr. Black will be located in the Kansas City office, but will work nationwide to provide business development and engineering services with intent to help grow the science & technology initiative at CRB. Black brings over 38 years of expertise that includes work in process/project engineering, design, facility operations and project and construction management. Mr. Black graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and also earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is a LEED Accredited Professional.

May 15, 2013

It is well known among residents that the Tri-State area of the Delaware Valley is a hot bed of activity for pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing. What many consumers in our region don’t know is that there is an advanced engineering discipline that specializes in the design of facilities and processes to make such drugs available to the public. CRB, a consulting, engineering and construction provider focused on pharmaceutical facilities, is a top ranked US firm located in Plymouth Meeting– and it has just bolstered its capabilities with the new hire of pharmaceutical engineering expert Dave DiProspero.

Apr 16, 2013

CRB is pleased to announce that the following professionals have been selected to become Associates and Senior Associates of the firm. These individuals have contributed to CRB through their leadership, passion, and ability to adapt to the changing needs of our clients and our industry. Please join us in congratulating these new owners of CRB.