Project
New healthcare production facility in Cartago, Costa Rica (CMCR II)

Employer
Coloplast Volume Manufacturing Costa Rica S.A.

Year
2020-2022

Scope of services
As Full-Service Client Consultant for the project, Aqvila are responsible for all design services in connection with the conceptual design, detailed design (i.e. civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection works), necessary permit applications, tender documentation (i.e. specifications, drawings, schedules, etc.) as well as general project management.

Furthermore, Aqvila’s services include tendering, tender evaluation as well as contracting of a FIDIC Red Book construction contract for the project.

Description

Coloplast’s first facility in Costa Rica (CMCR I) was handed over in the beginning of 2021 and already one year later in 2022, this second facility (CMCR II) was handed over.

This second facility will have a gross floor area of approx. 18,100 comprising a two storey administration building with reception, locker rooms, offices, meeting rooms, approx. 9,000 m² production area including 3,100 m² clean rooms in class ISO 7 in occupancy state ‘as-built/at-rest’ as well as ambient and cooled warehouses, utility and dispatch areas. Moreover, the project comprises interlinked exterior parking areas, truck maneuvering areas and green areas in accordance with the masterplan.

Coloplast is projecting to have more than 450 people are employed in the facilities by the end of 2022, with expected increase to more than 700 by the end of 2025.