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The 7 Most Expensive Design & Operational Mistakes in Cannabis Facilities

In this session, Pipp, Claybourne Co., and Klutch Cannabis break down the most common and costly mistakes we see across cultivation and post-harvest environments, from HVAC sizing and electrical infrastructure to workflow design and expansion planning. Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable guidance to prevent long-term inefficiencies and protect ROI before construction begins.


Apr 22nd, 2026

What We'll Cover:

1. HVAC Undersizing and Improper Load Calculations. How miscalculated cooling and dehumidification loads drive yield variability, mold risk, remediation costs, and runaway energy intensity.

2. Electrical Misalignment and Infrastructure Constraints. Why underbuilt electrical systems lead to expensive service upgrades, forced equipment compromises, and unplanned downtime.

3. Drainage and Floor Planning Mistakes. The hidden compliance and sanitation costs of poor drainage design, including contamination risk and inspection exposure.

4. Ceiling Height and Vertical Clearance Errors. How low ceilings kill canopy potential, drive up build costs, and reduce flexibility for future design changes.

5. Inadequate Aisle and Corridor Widths. The labor, safety, and throughput consequences of tight passageways across cultivation and post-harvest spaces.

6. Workflow Bottlenecks Between Cultivation and Post-Harvest. How disconnected facility layouts create labor inefficiency, product degradation, and avoidable handling damage.

7. Expansion Constraints That Limit Future Scalability. Why failing to plan for growth leads to costly retrofits, operational disruption, and ceilings on enterprise scaling.

Who Should Attend: Facility owners, operators, project developers, and anyone involved in the planning, design, or buildout of a cannabis cultivation or post-harvest facility.

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