Case Engineering Completes Tilt-Up Design on New $10 Million Teklab Facility

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Case Engineering partnered with Knapp Engineering to provide structural engineering and tilt-up wall design for Teklab's new $10 million, 36,500 sq ft environmental testing laboratory in Collinsville, Illinois. The state-of-the-art facility will triple Teklab's space in the city and expand its lab capacity to accommodate increased demand for environmental testing services across the Midwest and nationwide.

Why it matters

The new Teklab facility represents a significant investment in advanced environmental monitoring and analytical capabilities, positioning the veteran-owned company for continued growth in the Midwest region and nationwide. As environmental regulations and demand for testing services increase, the expanded lab space and advanced equipment will allow Teklab to better serve its clients across multiple industries.

The details

The new Teklab laboratory, officially opened in February 2026, features cutting-edge analytical equipment and capabilities for testing drinking water, ground water, oil and petrochemicals, wastewater, air, pharmaceuticals, soil, and more. Case Engineering's scope included designing the tilt-up concrete wall panels as well as the facility's steel framing and foundation. General contractor ARCO Construction Company built the project, with GMA Architects serving as the architect.

• Teklab's new 36,500 sq ft laboratory facility in Collinsville, Illinois officially opened in February 2026.
• Case Engineering partnered with Knapp Engineering in 2025 to provide structural engineering and tilt-up wall design for the new Teklab facility.

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What’s next

Teklab plans to continue expanding its environmental testing capabilities and client base across the Midwest and nationwide, leveraging the increased capacity and advanced technology at its new Collinsville laboratory facility.