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Denver Life Science Real Estate Experts


Comprehensive Services to Fulfill All of Your Real Estate Needs

Life Science Real Estate Experts Representing Colorado Biotech Businesses


HM Science, a specialized life science division of Hughes Marino, provides life science companies with best in class, bespoke corporate real estate services across Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs and beyond, by partnering with them to develop and execute on winning commercial real estate strategies. We specialize in serving life science companies from needs assessment and lab planning, leasing, renewing, expanding, subleasing, buying a building or building a lab space from the ground-up. Our reputation for exceptional client outcomes derives from over three decades of combined experience in the Front Range, national and global real estate markets. Our tools and resources position us to provide life science organizations across Colorado with the most accurate, up-to-date information resulting in a seamless experience beyond the transaction, as we strive to build strong client relationships that last.

An Outsourced Real Estate Partner With A Life Science Focus

  • BIOTECHNOLOGY
  • GMP MANUFACTURING
  • CLIA TESTING LABORATORIES
  • PATHOLOGY
  • MEDICAL DEVICE & DIAGNOSTICS
  • DIAGNOSTICS & TESTING LABORATORIES
  • INDUSTRIAL BIOTECH
  • PHARMACEUTICAL
  • COMMERCIAL SCALE-UPS
  • HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Your One-Stop Biotech Real Estate Resource

The life science industry in Colorado has ridden a wave of momentum that’s recently positioned Boulder and Denver as two of the top five emerging markets. With Boulder having one of the highest educated workforces in the nation, and Denver having one of the nation’s largest concentrations of key scientists in the country, Colorado continues to attract top talent in the life science industry. Not to mention, the close proximity to prominent research universities like the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as the Colorado Bioscience Association, making the area a prime region for life science research and development. Our HM Science team is proud to provide best in class representation to our clients, from Boulder to Denver to Colorado Springs, nationwide and around the globe.

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Details We Take Into Consideration

  • Back-up generators and power requirements
  • Lab HVAC and handling requirements
  • Tissue culture room designs and MEP/HVAC requirements
  • Clean rooms including all ISO levels and CLIA
  • Benching styles based on scientific procedures
  • Hazardous materials storage
  • House vs. tenant provided services
  • Number of control zones
  • Animal care and vivariums
  • Building engineering/support on a 24/7 basis
  • Floor load capacity
  • Vibration sensitive equipment
  • Freight elevator requirements
  • Natural light in lab areas
  • Water needs
  • Gas requirements and hookups
  • Chemical limits
  • Flammable limits
  • Lab IT and data needs
  • Equipment planning
  • Lab MEP planning
  • Physical and cultural connection between lab and office

Our Life Science Locations

With offices in every major life science hub in the U.S., our team has experience assisting biotech clients in every market in the country. We offer local expertise to our clients with facilities from east to west and everywhere in between—Boston to San Diego, Raleigh-Durham to Seattle, San Francisco to Boulder, and around the world.

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Whether you’re looking for your first lab space or expanding your national lab footprint, we specialize in serving life science companies with every facility need. From leasing, renewing, expanding, buying a building or building a lab space from the ground-up, our focus and specialization in biotech makes us trusted experts in everything life science companies need for success.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is real estate for lab and biotech companies different from standard commercial
space?

Lab, testing, production, fulfillment and R&D facilities require specialized infrastructure,
engineering and regulatory considerations that go far beyond traditional office or industrial
environments.

When should a growing life science company in Denver start planning for new
space?

Most organizations in Denver benefit from starting 12 to 18 months ahead of a potential
move or renewal so they can evaluate all scientific, operational and financial variables.

What support does Hughes Marino provide during lab planning and build-outs?

Our team partners closely with architects, engineers, planners and project managers to ensure
scientific workflows, technical requirements and long-term needs are fully supported.

What types of life science companies do you work with in Denver?

We work with a broad range of organizations in Denver including biotechnology,
pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, GMP manufacturing and clinical laboratories,
helping companies at all stages—from startups to global enterprises.

Do you help with both leasing and purchasing properties in Denver?

Yes. Our team provides full tenant and buyer representation, whether you’re expanding,
relocating or purchasing space for labs, offices or full campuses.

Can you assist with lab design and construction?

Absolutely. We offer in-house architects, lab planners and construction project managers to
ensure your space meets scientific, operational and regulatory requirements.

How do you find the right location for a life science company in Denver?

We consider factors like proximity to talent, supply chain logistics, research hubs and long-term
growth plans to secure locations that align with your business strategy.

Do you provide support for complex lease or purchase negotiations?

Yes. Our team has extensive experience negotiating agreements in Denver of all sizes and
complexities, helping ensure favorable terms and predictable costs for our clients.

Can you support companies nationally or internationally?

Yes. While we are based in the U.S., we provide strategy, insight and representation for life
science companies across the country and around the globe.

Meet Our Team of World-Class
Life Science Real Estate Experts

Widely recognized as the corporate real estate partner of choice for life science companies across the nation, we are proud to bring our three decades of specialization and best of class representation to our clients no matter where they operate and what their needs are.

The Following Life Science Organizations Are Proudly Supported by Hughes Marino: