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By: Contributor(s): Series: Building ; 269(8328) 16 April 2004, 62-69(8)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the opportunities and restrictions in bringing existing buildings up to date. Outlines the main advantages of office refurbishment which include relatively low cost and flexibility. Illustrates the major advantages and disadvantages of major elements of refurbishments and defines their scope. Further, gives details of building services and the limitations of some buildings regarding the installation of useful facilities such as air conditioning. Includes managing risks on the projects and details of cost models.

Discusses the opportunities and restrictions in bringing existing buildings up to date. Outlines the main advantages of office refurbishment which include relatively low cost and flexibility. Illustrates the major advantages and disadvantages of major elements of refurbishments and defines their scope. Further, gives details of building services and the limitations of some buildings regarding the installation of useful facilities such as air conditioning. Includes managing risks on the projects and details of cost models.