Demolition vs retrofit: when new builds make more sense
Digital Edition: Demolition vs retrofit: when new builds make more sense
Duncan Rudall, chief executive of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors When thinking of sustainability in construction, retrofitting is often the topic that is first to mind. The argument is simple: keeping rather than replacing buildings reduces carbon emissions and minimises waste. But, while well-intentioned,…

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