Strategic Master Plan Development
Bayer | Berkeley, CA
Project Overview
Bayer engaged Harris Group to develop a comprehensive 5-year campus master plan for their Berkeley facility, encompassing four major sites. The project aimed to present strategic design alternatives that aligned with Bayer’s long-term business goals and operational needs.
Harris Group assembled multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-level concept reviews, analyze regulatory impacts, and support validation and FDA approval timelines, ensuring the master plan was both innovative and compliant.
Highlights
Harris Group’s team delivered simultaneous, streamlined workflows across process, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines, enabling rapid development of multiple strategic options. We focused on retrofitting existing facilities with minimal downtime, offering flexible, future-proof designs for demolition, construction, and commissioning activities.
Critical to success was our ability to evaluate impacts on upstream and downstream operations, including warehousing, fill-finish, cold storage, and laboratory spaces—all aligned with regulatory and operational requirements. Regular budget tracking ensured project deliverables stayed within financial expectations, maintaining a clear communication process with the client.
Outcomes
The resulting master plan effectively aligned Bayer’s business strategies with infrastructure investments, providing a clear roadmap for facility upgrades and expansions. The strategic site plans prioritized projects based on impact, regulatory approval, and operational efficiency, enabling Bayer to support long-term growth while minimizing operational disruptions.
Harris Group’s integrated approach ensured a cohesive, validated master plan that balanced regulatory compliance with business agility.
