Retrofit & Refurb hosts case studies from key industry leaders, as the go-to event for Property Owners/Developers looking to maximise the value of their retrofit/refurb projects. View the Business Case to see why you won't want to miss it. 

Ahead of Retrofit & Refurb 2019, we offer you two exclusive presentations from our Modular & Prefab Construction 2017 and Intelligent Buildings 2019 events.

Enjoy insights from:

• Knut Menden, Senior Associate at BVN
• Alex Fuerschke, Head of Technology at Dexus
  

An intelligent building uses the latest technology and processes to operate as safely and efficiently as possible. Intelligent buildings are designed to be energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and provide the optimal environment for their occupants. As a result, these buildings have lower operational costs and offer considerable benefits for owners and occupants.

Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property groups, is similarly using smart technology to enhance workplace comfort and tenant experience. Their newly developed Comfy App is helping moderate temperatures to create more productive workplaces by giving tenants greater control.

Ahead of the Retrofit & Refurb Summit 2019 we chat to Craig Rodgers, Innovation Lead at Charter Hall. In this article Craig explores the benefits of the Comfy App and delves into the importance of creating intelligent, responsive buildings for the future

The opportunity for improving commercial building energy performance has never been greater, with advances in building material innovation, monitoring technology and even government incentives – these are all paving the way for a greener future.

For example, by simply retrofitting commercial buildings that are over 10 years old – of which 81% of Australia’s buildings are – especially with well-designed energy efficient measures there is is a potential 50-75% energy saving. In dollar terms, this is equivalent to $9 billion in cost savings between now and 2030.

Moreover the recent economic downturn has shifted the attention of firms and public owners with large building portfolios toward their existing buildings. With government and utility incentives, the time is now for focusing on retrofit and renovation investments that could save energy, reduce costs and encourage wellbeing for building tenants.   

Ahead of the Retrofit and Refurb Summit 2019 we take a look at the biggest trends in commercial retrofit and refurb investments and explore the economical and environmental benefits of refurbishing buildings for future sustainability. 

• Ways the university worked with stakeholders, including banks, to sponsor students and boost attendance
• Implementing new technology to improve the student experience prior to check-in
• Having a strong ‘student and people policy’ at the core of every design method, experience and interaction