Week Seven : Building Refurbishment

Before attending this class, I used to think the cost of demolition and rebuild the whole building will be much more higher than refurbish whole building. And in Sheffield, contractor and developer, they will choose to to  demolition and rebuild the whole building rather than refurbish the whole building, this is because redevelopment is take place to maximize the investment potential and profit, and there is some problem and risk need to be considered by choosing refurbishment.

1. The building can be different to the information on the original drawings.
2. Access can be difficult, particularly for large pieces of plant and equipment.
3. Contingent of unforeseen works.
4. Damage and mess
5. Interruption or disruption of core business
6. Health and safety to occupiers and the public.
7. Poor quality construction and use materials below modern standards.
8. Difficult to bring the building up to thermal and fire safety standards.