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Building a Modern Biomedical Lab in Washington Heights

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

In a setting where precision directly supports scientific progress, a new biomedical research facility is rising in Washington Heights. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building the Vagelos Innovation Laboratories at 1150 St Nicholas Avenue, an eight story, 86,254 square foot all electric laboratory for Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The project expands Columbia’s ability to advance medical research on its Washington Heights campus, creating a high performance environment designed for complex, evolving scientific work. Across the facility, union contractors and carpenters are delivering interior systems, flooring, and architectural woodwork built to meet the demands of modern laboratory use.

Built with disciplined execution and a focus on long term performance, the project is delivering a research environment designed for continuous discovery.

Andrew James Interiors, Inc.

Appelli Interiors Inc. DBA Zephyr Interiors Co.

Commercial Payroll Inc.

Consolidated Flooring

Donaldson Organization

EDA Contractors

Elite Flooring, LLC

Eurotech Construction

Greenebuild, LLC

Humboldt Woodworking Installations, Inc.

HWI Millwork Installation LLC

Insulation Contractors, Inc.

Interior Installations, LLC

National Acoustics, LLC

Newtech Installation USA Inc.

Phase I Construction

Safway Atlantic

Smeg Corporation

Winco Corporation

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