Retrofitting and sustainability

CIS In brief 01/2022

NBS, 2022
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CIS In brief

Abstract

According to experts, around 87% of our current buildings will still be in use in 2050; therefore, the ability to retrofit them for continued use is vital to sustainable project development plans. This article looks at why retrofitting is essential for meeting our sustainability goals and provides a few things to consider when retrofitting an asset.

Author

Sharman, J.

Subjects

  • Production processes
  • Planning and development
  • Building maintenance
  • Strategic planning
  • Legal issues and management
  • Refurbishment
  • Special subject areas
  • Construction operations

Publisher History

NBS are committed to offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals and are proud to be leading the construction industry in its digital evolution. Their roots lie in the UK's National Building Specification and for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk. Their future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as they fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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