What Happens When a Building’s Existing Services Cannot Support a Change of Use?
A building can operate successfully for years and still have limitations when its use changes. A space designed and serviced…
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Why Maintenance Access Matters in Building Services Design
Building services need to do more than work when a building is completed. They also need to remain accessible for…
Engineering Drawings: What Happens When Installed Services Don’t Match?
Engineering drawings show how a building’s mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire services are intended to be arranged.
Why Do Building Services Changes Often Affect Other Parts of the Design?
A change to one building service can sometimes create consequences well beyond that individual system.
Why Mechanical Services Can Be Difficult to Upgrade in Existing Buildings
Upgrading mechanical services in an existing building is rarely as simple as replacing old equipment with something new.
What Should Be Considered Before Modifying Existing Building Services?
Modifying building services is rarely as simple as changing the part of the system directly affected by the project.
Why Hydraulic Services Can Become a Major Challenge in Building Refurbishments
Upgrading an existing building often means working around hydraulic services that were designed for a completely different layout, use or level of demand.
What Makes Fire Services Difficult to Coordinate in Building Fit-Out Projects?
Fire services can appear straightforward on a building services drawing. Coordinating them within an actual fit-out, however, can become far more complex.
Why Stormwater Design Should Be Considered Early in a Building Project
Stormwater is easy to overlook during the early stages of a building project. But once building layout, levels and external spaces are established, changing the drainage strategy can become far more difficult.