The Boehringer Ingelheim Group is one of the world’s 15 leading pharmaceutical companies. This location in Ridgefield, CT is one of BI’s seven Global Skill Centres, which focus on research and development. The GSCs serve as a platform for information exchange and shared technology development. Furthermore, they deliver specialised support to project teams and validate emerging technologies. Designed by Flad & Associates, this four-phased project included 40,050 sq. ft. of construction and renovations to the administration facility and 109,800 sq. ft. to space used for laboratories. There were substantial mechanical upgrades, and an 88,960 sq. ft. Safety Assessment Building and 280-space elevated deck parking garage were also constructed.