Case Study: aTyr Pharma reduces project costs and delivers on time with Hughes Marino project management

aTyr Pharma cuts project costs with Hughes Marino, negotiating a 40% reduction in contractor fees

aTyr Pharma, a biotech company, required a new facility featuring both advanced biology lab space with a vivarium and high-quality office space. They faced the challenge of a fast-tracked, 4.5-month design and construction schedule for this 17,000 SF tenant improvement project. Hughes Marino was engaged to provide project management services to navigate this complex build-out.

Hughes Marino delivered significant value by immediately negotiating a 40% reduction in the general contractor's fees and conditions, drastically lowering project costs. They were instrumental in keeping the project on its aggressive timeline by assisting the client with timely, cost-effective decisions. Hughes Marino managed the entire process, including finalizing contracts, value engineering, and monitoring the schedule, which resulted in the successful on-time delivery of the $1.4 million facility.

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