There’s more room for mystery and surprise in the early phases, but retrofit projects still contain a unique advantage or two for the thoughtful engineer and owner.
Retrofit projects are opportunities to renew the life of a building and the utilities within that building.
Many engineers enjoy retrofit projects. However, the work can be both challenging and frustrating depending on the scope of the project. Just as with new building design, the HVAC engineer needs to consider and evaluate various system options so that the owner can make an informed decision about how to spend their funds.